In the past decade, the Netherlands has witnessed a dramatic increase in the number of homeless individuals, with figures doubling according to recent statistics (CBS, 2021). This alarming trend underscores the growing urgency to support this vulnerable population. While the main approach to homelessness …

Background: Malnutrition and sarcopenia impact the physical health and quality of life of community-dwelling older adults. Managing these conditions requires integrating nutritional and exercise interventions delivered by professionals from diverse backgrounds. Interprofessional collaboration holds promise …

Door de steeds complexere maatschappelijke uitdagingen is er behoefte aan professionals die wendbaar en kritisch zijn, en die zich bewust zijn van hun invloed op de samenleving. Binnen het hoger onderwijs groeit daarom de belangstelling voor de ontwikkeling van het moreel kompas van studenten. Onderzoek …

Several studies show that climate change has a mental impact on many young people. Given the number of young people who experience mental burdens related to climate change, and the relative novelty of climate change as a theme in youth development, it is important to explore the core elements of their …

Background: The cause of lipoedema remains unclear, and the condition is currently incurable. Effective self-management is therefore essential for coping with its physical and psychological impacts and the necessary lifestyle adjustments. This study aimed to assess the needs, barriers, and facilitators …

Managementsamenvatting Dit onderzoek richt zich op het succesvol studeren van Caribische studenten aan Noorderpoort Appingedam. Het onderwerp werd gekozen naar aanleiding van het hoge percentage voortijdige schooluitval onder Caribische studenten op deze locatie, die een significant aandeel vormen binnen de …

Dit onderzoek richt zich op de obstakels die stagiaires met autisme ervaren bij het zoeken en lopen van een stage. Door middel van zes interviews is onderzocht welke knelpunten zij tegenkomen en hoe professionals en stageorganisaties dit ervaren. Dit onderzoek toont aan aan dat een gebrek aan kennis …

Crying by healthcare professionals in the medical setting is a common but understudied phenomenon. We aimed to develop a questionnaire which measures the attitudes of parent towards crying pediatricians and pediatric nurses. We assessed reliability and validity in a group of parents of children who are …

Surviving a burn can dramatically alter a child’s life, yet few studies examined long-term health-related quality of life (HRQL). This study assessed HRQL 5–7 years post-burn in children with mild/intermediate and severe burns and identified associated factors. Parents of children (5− < 18 years) who …

Background: Multimodal prehabilitation programs are effective at reducing complications after colorectal surgery in patients with a high risk of postoperative complications due to low aerobic capacity and/or malnutrition. However, high implementation fidelity is needed to achieve these effects in real-life …