The Forum Orthopaedic Educational Programs from the Netherlands and Belgium (Flanders)took the initiative to promote the developement of international standards for education and training in the field of orthopaedic shoe technology.

Numerous developements regarding Orthopaedic (Shoe) Technology takes place in the Netherlands and Belgium. A very close collaboration between FOntys, SVGB, KHKEmepen and NVOS-Orthobanda resulted in educational programs in Orthopaedic (Shoe) Technology.

This article discusses the importance of fully integrating research activities into the Bachelor level programs (undergraduate programs) in orthopaedic engineering / prosthetics and orthotics. To work according to evidence based principles and acquire the competences to do so it is necessary for students …

Factoren die mensen met overgewicht belemmeren om met een fysiek trainingsprogramma te beginnen Achtergrond: Bij overgewicht heeft lichaamsbeweging (bijvoorbeeld sportbeoefening) gunstige effecten op het behoud van gewicht(svermindering) en op verschillende aan overgewicht gerelateerde aandoeningen, …

The study was conducted on Vision Finance a microfinance institution of World Vision in Rwanda. The major research question focussed on determining the factors that have contributed default on loans disbursed to PLWHA clients by Vision Finance. Results show that chronic illness and death disrupt businesses, …

Overgewicht is een veel voorkomend gezondheidsprobleem, ook in de vruchtbare levensfase. Het gevolg van overgewicht is, behalve de bekende risico's, dat de kans op zwangerschap is afgenomen. Nog belangrijker echter is het verhoogde risico op zwangerschapscomplicaties, en complicaties rondom de bevalling …

To evaluate a broad variety of technology already present in the houses of older persons, and to discover factors encouraging and discouraging the purchase and use of these devices.

Background: Most older adults prefer to age in place, and supporting older adults to remain in their own homes and communities is also favored by policy makers. Technology can play a role in staying independent, active and healthy. However, the use of technology varies considerably among older adults. …