Purpose: To facilitate the design of viable business models by proposing a novel business model design framework for viability. Design: A design science research method is adopted to develop a business model design framework for viability. The business model design framework for viability is demonstrated …

Background and Purpose: Despite the positive effects of physical activity on numerous aspects of health, many older adults remain sedentary even after participating in physical activity interventions. Standardized exercise programs do not necessarily bring about the behavioral change that is necessary. …

BACKGROUND: One-third of all medication errors causing harm to hospitalized patients occur in the medication preparation and administration phase, which is predominantly a nursing activity. To monitor, evaluate and improve the quality and safety of this process, evidence-based quality indicators can …

OBJECTIVE: To develop evidence-based recommendations for effective and safe diagnostic assessment and intervention strategies for the physiotherapy treatment of patients in intensive care units. METHODS: We used the EBRO method, as recommended by the 'Dutch Evidence Based Guideline Development Platform' …

Uit (inter)nationale onderzoeken over idealen met betrekking tot het vrouwelijke lichaam en gelaat en de maakbaarheid van het uiterlijk, is gebleken dat vrouwen die een cosmetische behandeling willen ondergaan dit met name doen om er “normaler” uit te zien. Op basis van deze én andere internationale …

In this paper, the importance of modern technology in forensic investigations is discussed. Recent technological developments are creating new possibilities to perform robust scientific measurements and studies outside the controlled laboratory environment. The benefits of real-time, on-site forensic …

Het matige tot onvoldoende niveau van samenwerking op de Rembrandtschool is de aanleiding geweest voor dit onderzoek. Een mogelijke oplossing hiervoor is een beleid om de verbinding tussen ouders en de school van hun kind te versterken. In dit onderzoek zijn de ontwerpcriteria en contouren beschreven …

Adolescenten tussen de negen en achttien jaar zijn een grote doelgroep binnen de oromyofunctionele therapie (OMFT), zij worden veelal doorverwezen door de tandarts of orthodontist. Tijdens de adolescentie vinden er verschillende fysieke en mentale ontwikkelingen plaats, waaronder de ontwikkeling van …

This article describes the development of the Writing Readiness Inventory Tool in Context (WRITIC), a measurement evaluating writing readiness in Dutch kindergarten children (5 and 6 years old). Content validity was established through 10 expert evaluations in three rounds. Construct validity was established …

The ideology of inclusive education signifies that every child should be able to attend a regular school, unless there are insoluble barriers which make this impossible. This principle is voiced in treaties such as the Salamanca Statement and the No Child Left Behind Act. Accordingly, many countries …