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Engaging community-dwelling older adults in fall prevention programs

Meike van Scherpenseel (Onderzoeker); Lidia van Veenendaal (Onderzoeker); Lennie Donné (Onderzoeker); Saskia te Velde (Onderzoeker); Amber Ronteltap (Onderzoeker)

Introduction: Fall rates and fall-related injuries among community-dwelling older adults (≥65 years) are expected to increase rapidly, due to the aging population worldwide. Fall prevention programs (FPPs), consisting of strength and balance exercises, have been proven effective in reducing fall rates …

2023GezondheidArtikel

What matters most: Exploring the everyday lives of people with dementia

Jacoba Huizenga (Onderzoeker); Aukelien Scheffelaar; Nienke Bleijenberg (Onderzoeker); Jean-Pierre Wilken (Lector); John Keady; Tine van Regenmortel

"Objectives: Research on what matters most to people with dementia is crucial for developing tailored interventions and support. This study explored how people with dementia experience their everyday lives, providing insight into what is important to them to live the best they can at home. Methods: Inspired …

2023Mens & MaatschappijArtikel

Development of a goal-directed movement intervention (GOAL) using a movement sensor for hospitalized patients: An intervention mapping approach

Juul van Grootel (Onderzoeker); Petra Bor (Onderzoeker); Cindy Veenhof (Lector); Karin Valkenet (Onderzoeker)

Objective: To describe the development of a goal-directed movement intervention in two medical wards, including recommendations for implementation and evaluation. Design: Implementation Research. Setting: Pulmonology and nephrology/gastroenterology wards of the University Medical Centre Utrecht, The …

2023GezondheidArtikel

Improving physical activity in hospitalized patients

Juul van Grootel (Onderzoeker); Petra Bor (Onderzoeker); Jolien Netjes (Onderzoeker); Cindy Veenhof (Lector); Karin Valkenet (Onderzoeker)

Objective: To evaluate the preliminary effectiveness of a goal-directed movement intervention using a movement sensor on physical activity of hospitalized patients. Design: Prospective, pre-post study. Setting: A university medical center. Participants: Patients admitted to the pulmonology and nephrology/gastro-enterology …

2023GezondheidArtikel

Exploring automatic text‑to‑sign translation in a healthcare setting

Lyke Esselink (Onderzoeker); Floris Roelofsen (Onderzoeker); Jakub Dotlačil (Onderzoeker); Shane Mende-Gillings (Onderzoeker); Maartje de Meulder (Onderzoeker); Nienke Sijm (Onderzoeker); Anika Smeijers (Onderzoeker)

Communication between healthcare professionals and deaf patients has been particularly challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have explored the possibility to automatically translate phrases that are frequently used in the diagnosis and treatment of hospital patients, in particular phrases related …

2023GezondheidArtikel

Power training in older adults: a pilot and feasibility study

Mohamed el Hadouchi (Onderzoeker); Henri Kiers (Lector); Brittany A. Boerstra; Roos Pijpers; Cindy Veenhof (Lector); Jaap H. van Dieën

Previous research shows that power training can increase power output in older adults and may also improve physical performance, physical functioning, and independence. However, power training interventions have not been optimized for older adults. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility …

2023GezondheidArtikel