The Quality Cost Indicator (QCI) model supports value-based health care at the institutional level, by calculating disease-specific health outcomes per unit cost over time. The aim of this study was to adapt the QCI model for specialized burn care (the BC-QCI model) and explore its utilization using …

Muzikanten die muziekactiviteiten voor asielzoekers in Nederland willen organiseren, worden vaak geconfronteerd met aanzienlijke praktische en organisatorische belemmeringen, die het opzetten en uitvoeren van dergelijke projecten frustrerend, tijdrovend en demotiverend kunnen maken. In februari en maart …

Background & aims: Body composition and energy metabolism (BC and EM) assessments inform patients’ nutritional status and allow the identification, diagnosis, and management of core nutritional problems. However, a structured approach or care model for integrating these assessments into the nutrition …

Adsorbed natural gas (ANG) storage using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) is a promising alter- native for efficient natural gas storage at moderate pressures. However, the presence of higher alkanes in natural gas mixtures can significantly affect storage performance by reducing methane adsorption capacity. …

Mathematics anxiety is a well-documented phenomenon affecting students' learning experiences, engagement, and long-term career choices. This research is part of a wider effort to mitigate and prevent mathematics anxiety through the development of a digital learning game, supported by a follow-up teacher …

Background: The etiology of lipoedema remains unclear, making diagnosis and treatment challenging. Current treatment primarily consists of general lifestyle recommendations, with effective self-management being essential for integrating these recommendations into daily life. However, no self-management …

AIM: To extract and interpret quantitative data exploring the effectiveness of family health conversations (FHCs) on family functioning, perceived support, health-related quality of life, caregiver burden and family health in families living with critical or chronic health conditions. BACKGROUND: Addressing …

Achtergrond Objectieve beoordeling van pijngerelateerd gedrag is cruciaal bij volwassenen met een ernstige verstandelijke en meervoudige beperking. Er is momenteel geen gestandaardiseerd instrument voor pijnobservatie beschikbaar dat specifiek op deze doelgroep is gericht. In een eerder onderzoek zijn …

BACKGROUND: Communicative participation is the most important outcome of speech and language therapy, but there are no measurement instruments for children, adolescents, and young adults. This paper describes the development of MyCommunication-Youth: an item bank to measure self-reported communicative …

Background: Most studies on older adults' vitality focus on linear connections between determinants and outcomes. To design more comprehensive and impactful approaches to support the vitality of older adults, a better understanding of the interplay among elements that shape their vitality is necessary. …