Background/purpose: For prevention of sarcopenia and functional decline in community-dwelling older adults, a higher daily protein intake is needed. A new e-health strategy for dietary counselling was used with the aim to increase total daily protein intake to optimal levels (minimal 1.2 g/kg/day, optimal …

The aim of this study was to assess the criterion validity of a new screening instrument, the Early Language Scale (ELS), for the identification of young children at risk for developmental language disorder (DLD), and to determine optimal age-adjusted cut-off scores. We recruited a community-based sample …

The Center of Nursing Excellence (CNE) in Kazakhstan is developed within the ProInCa project. The CNE focuses on the transfer of research outcomes into nursing practice and the research ideas to the universities for research and educational purposes. It includes mechanisms for collaboration and knowledge …

Overgewaaid uit de VS begint in Nederland spoken word ook steeds meer vaste voet aan de grond te krijgen. Dichter en onderzoeker Anne Braakman legde zijn oor te luister in de spoken word-scene en beschrijft in dit artikel zijn bevindingen. Hij zag dat drie waarden centraal staan: expressie, community …

This working paper is a deliverable of ESTRAC Transforming Regions, a joint initiative of knowledge and research institutes TNO (ECN), Hanze University of Applied Sciences, University of Groningen and New Energy Coalition.

Online knowledge-sharing platforms could potentially contribute to an accelerated climate adaptation by promoting more green and blue spaces in urban areas. The implementation of small-scale nature-based solutions (NBS) such as bio(swales), green roofs, and green walls requires the involvement and enthusiasm …

Dementia will have affected approximately 13.42 million people in Europe by 2030. Despite the growing number of people with dementia, the demand for good quality care and support is currently inappropriately met. The challenge is to provide sustainable person-centred programmes of care and support in …

De afgelopen negen maanden zijn met elkaar gegroeid naar blended, hybride en online onderwijs met ook zo’n 30% op campus. Digitaal kan er veel meer dan we dachten, maar we missen de ‘chemie en het kletsen’ in de klas, blijkt uit ons onderzoek. Men zegt: ‘Voor echt goed onderwijs moet je elkaar zien, …

Rationale: The dietary protein counselling of the VITAMIN trial showed to be effective in increasing the protein intake in community-dwelling older adults up to 1.41 g/kg/day after 6-months intervention and sustaining this intake up to 1.24 g/kg/day at 12-months. In this sub-analysis we determine how …

Background: Effective and sustainable interventions are needed to counteract the decline in physical function and sarcopenia in the growing aging population. The aim of this study was to determine the 6 and 12 month effectiveness of blended (e-health + coaching) home-based exercise and a dietary protein …