Nu technologische en maatschappelijke ontwikkelingen de zorg sneller dan ooit veranderen, groeit de noodzaak om manieren te vinden waarop (toekomstig) zorgprofessionals hun waarden, vakmanschap en betrokkenheid kunnen behouden en uitdrukken, én een stem kunnen hebben in de toekomst van de zorg. Gesprekstools …

Wat vraagt het van een verpleegkundige om geen fysieke patiënten te zien, maar op afstand te beoordelen of zorg nodig is door gebruik van technologie? En hoe oefen je als verpleegkundestudent met zo’n digitale vorm van zorg verlenen? In een vernieuwde les voor tweedejaars verpleegkundestudenten aan de …

Sicca syndrome (dry mouth and dry eyes) occurs predominantly due to the side effects of medication, systemic dis eases (Sjögren’s disease), and radiotherapy of the head and neck region. Sicca complaints decrease the quality of life, cause sleep disturbances, and affect overall health. This systematic …

There is a need to assess communication in daily life situations for people with speech and language disorders. Although language proficiency and communication in daily life are correlated, their relationship is far from linear or straightforward. This paper aims to demonstrate the usefulness of the …

Clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) have gained prominence in health care, aiding professionals in decision-making and improving patient outcomes. While physicians often use CDSSs for diagnosis and treatment optimization, nurses rely on these systems for tasks such as patient monitoring, prioritization, …

With age, people often develop multiple health problems, chronic illnesses, and frailty. For geriatric adults with frailty, there is a complex interplay of medical, psychological, cognitive, functional, and social issues. As a result, even a minor medical event can disrupt the delicate balance of their …

In 2016, a selective preventive spinal immobilization protocol for emergency medical service (EMS) nurses was introduced in the Netherlands. This protocol leaves more room for autonomous decision-making in the pre-hospital phase regarding preventive spinal immobilization (PSI), compared to the previous …

Chapter 1: General introduction. A specific group of people with disabilities includes individuals with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD). However, individuals with PIMD form a heterogeneous group regarding the origins of their underlying conditions leading to profound disabilities …

Pregnancy and early parenthood mark a transformative period where women become caregivers and assume a new role with new responsibilities. While often portrayed positively, the transition to motherhood can be overwhelming. This is especially true for women living in adverse circumstances, presenting …

De verhalen in deze publicatie zijn het resultaat van een onderzoek naar de levensloopverhalen van eerste-generatie-studenten aan de HU. De term 'eerste-generatie-student' wordt vaak gebruikt om de unieke uitdagingen en ervaringen te beschrijven van studenten die als eerste in hun familie hoger onderwijs …