Objective: To compare the treatment effect on lifestyle-related risk factors (LRFs) in older (≥65 years) versus younger (<65 years) patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) in The Randomised Evaluation of Secondary Prevention by Outpatient Nurse SpEcialists 2 (RESPONSE-2) trial. Methods: The RESPONSE-2 …

In Eastern Africa, increasing climate variability and changing socioeconomic conditions are exacerbating the frequency and intensity of drought disasters. Droughts pose a severe threat to food security in this region, which is characterized by a large dependency on smallholder rain-fed agriculture and …

Article only: CC-BY licence. As a consequence of climate change and urbanization, many cities will have to deal with more flooding and extreme heat stress. This paper presents a framework to maximize the effectiveness of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for flood risk reduction and thermal comfort enhancement. …

Eten en drinken is niet voor iedereen vanzelfsprekend, maar wel van levensbelang. In Nederland heeft één op de vijf kinderen tussen de tien maanden en twee jaar een eet- of drinkprobleem. Er zijn drie belangrijke risicogroepen die een verhoogde kans hebben op eet-/drinkproblemen, namelijk: 1) prematuren, …

The coronavirus created a new reality: a digital revolution has transformed education at universities around the world within a couple of weeks. In most European countries, the governments obliged universities to cancel face-to-face education because of the high health risks involved. This shift was …

In the last decade, the number of living labs focusing on environmental sustainability has risen in order to cope with the need for environmentally sustainable innovation. Although these multi-actor approaches allow for innovation, this alone does not suffice a society’s transition to becoming environmentally …

When a company decided to enter the foreign market, the company has different options for entry mode. Generally, there are four most common foreign market entry modes, these are exporting, contractual agreement, strategic alliances, and foreign direct investment. This paper focuses on the import/export …

This thesis project deals with the central question of how Reisen mit Sinnen can internally manage upcoming tourism disasters in a more efficient way. The following management question is answered within the thesis:  How can a crisis management guideline for Reisen mit Sinnen be designed in order to …

CC BY 4.0 BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 21, 360 (2020) AbstractBackground: Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are the primary cause of disability worldwide and a major societalburden. Recent qualitative research found that although a patient’s work is considered important, physical therapists take work …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine how diagnosing and coding of malnutrition in an internal medicine ward setting influences potential hospital reimbursement. Methods: Patients admitted to the internal medicine ward of Centro Hospitalar do Médio Ave between April 24 and May 22, 2018 were …