BACKGROUND: Blended physiotherapy, in which physiotherapy sessions and an online application are integrated, might support patients in taking an active role in the management of their chronic condition and may reduce disease related costs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness …

Background A valuable opportunity for reducing the fall incidence in hospitals, is alerting nurses when a patient is about to fall. For such a fall prevention system, more knowledge is needed on what occurs right before a fall. This can be achieved with a stereo camera that automatically detects (and …

Naar aanleiding van het tekortschietende geïntegreerde behandelaanbod voor dubbel diagnose patiënten en de groeiende vraag naar kosteneffectieve interventies binnen de Nederlandse GGZ is onderzocht wat het behandeleffect is op de psychische gezondheidstoestand van dubbel diagnose patiënten na het volgen …

In this study, various extraction methods were compared based on their ability to extract both free amino acids, and free 5’-monophosphate nucleotides from the seaweed Saccharina latissima. Based on the results, extraction at room temperature with Milli-Q over 24 hours was chosen as the method of choice, …

BACKGROUND: The need for organisational development in primary care has increased as it is accepted as a means of curbing rising costs and responding to demographic transitions. It is only within such inter-organisational networks that small-scale practices can offer treatment to complex patients and …

XoSoft is a soft modular wearable assistive exoskeleton for peo- ple with mild to moderate gait impairments. It is currently being developed by a European Consortium (www.xosoft.eu) and aims to provide tailored and active lower limb support during ambu- lation. During development, user-centered design …

Publicatie ism TU Delft voor Proceedings of DESRIST 2018, 3-6 June, Madras, India. As digital technologies are transforming enterprises, the interest in business models is increasing. Technological disruptions like the Internet of Things (IoT) drive enterprises to redefine their business models to create …

Many adaptation projects struggle with financial feasibility in the current financial system and consequently face a decreased implementation probability. One means of addressing this challenge is the accurate valuation of secondary benefits, for example (social) marketing potential, employment and knowledge …

Abstract Quality problem: Unplanned hospital readmissions frequently occur and have profound implications for patients. This study explores chronically ill patients' experiences and perceptions of being discharged to home and then acutely readmitted to the hospital to identify the potential impact on …

Teacher development courses should be based on both research and literature to promote their success and impact in practice. In this article, we translate the findings of research studies and theories into evidence-based design principles for a professional development course for honors teachers. This …