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 …

Stadstuin De Munt en het lectoraat Ecosociaal werk beogen een ruimte te creëren waarin zowel vrijwilligers, cliënten en werkzoekenden als studenten van en met elkaar kunnen le-ren, wederzijds respect ontwikkelen waarbij natuur een belangrijk rol speelt. Stadstuin De munt is een ecosociale praktijk die …

This paper presents a preliminary evaluation of three living labs within the Healthy and Sustainable Living Environment Utrecht Knowledge Consortium (GeLUK): KTC Zegveld, Hoefkwartier, and Utrecht Science Park (USP). These living labs play a central role in advancing energy transition and energy education …

This thesis examines how regenerative hospitality can be applied within the safari lodge sector in Southern Africa with a specific focus on community based tourism, conservation oriented value creation and long term livelihood development. The safari industry has traditionally operated through models …

This paper aims to reconsider our cultural - and industry wide - reliance upon authentic identity in terms of fashion. Clothing has come to signify our personal beliefs and values, allowing for incessant (but acceptable, even honourable) consumption and change. Inadvertently, the shaky foundations of …

Background There is a shift from inpatient to home-based geriatric rehabilitation (HBGR), and potential benefits are demonstrated. Previously, a theoretical HBGR model, version 1.0, has been developed, outlining its essential components. However, clear guidance on the practical design and organisation …

Background: Parents of preterm infants often face challenges in transitioning from hospital to home, requiring reliable and accessible information to support their caregiving. Mobile health interventions have the potential to supplement postdischarge education and empower parents by providing tailored, …

Abstract Aim Evaluate the impact of LS@H project participation on stakeholders. Background As populations age and workforces decline, care technology in nursing is becoming increasingly commonplace. Collaboration between nurse academia, education and practice can result in practice-based research and …

This study examines to understand community perceptions towards FGM in Garowe District, Somalia. FGM is deeply rooted in Somali culture, and it is viewed as a necessary rite of passage to maintain girls' purity, modesty, and marriageability. Despite increasing awareness of the serious health risks, such …

Climate change has intensified the occurrence of extreme weather events, with severe flooding posing one of the most pressing challenges, particularly in informal settlements where infrastructure is inadequate, and resources are scarce. Mukuru Kwa Njenga, one of Nairobi's largest informal settlements, …