Nu technologische en maatschappelijke ontwikkelingen de zorg sneller dan ooit veranderen, groeit de noodzaak om manieren te vinden waarop (toekomstig) zorgprofessionals hun waarden, vakmanschap en betrokkenheid kunnen behouden en uitdrukken, én een stem kunnen hebben in de toekomst van de zorg. Gesprekstools …

Wat vraagt het van een verpleegkundige om geen fysieke patiënten te zien, maar op afstand te beoordelen of zorg nodig is door gebruik van technologie? En hoe oefen je als verpleegkundestudent met zo’n digitale vorm van zorg verlenen? In een vernieuwde les voor tweedejaars verpleegkundestudenten aan de …

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 …

Pregnancy and early parenthood mark a transformative period where women become caregivers and assume a new role with new responsibilities. While often portrayed positively, the transition to motherhood can be overwhelming. This is especially true for women living in adverse circumstances, presenting …

De verhalen in deze publicatie zijn het resultaat van een onderzoek naar de levensloopverhalen van eerste-generatie-studenten aan de HU. De term 'eerste-generatie-student' wordt vaak gebruikt om de unieke uitdagingen en ervaringen te beschrijven van studenten die als eerste in hun familie hoger onderwijs …

The importance of hearing parents of deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) children learning sign language is well documented. However, parents face many challenges in this learning process. This study investigates the experiences of Dutch hearing parents learning Dutch Sign Language (NGT) or Sign-supported …

Salivary biomarkers hold promise as non-invasive indicators of obesity-related metabolic dysfunction, particularly in MUO. However, their clinical diagnostic utility remains uncertain due to heterogeneity in study designs, a lack of biomarker validation, and limited longitudinal studies. Further research …

Powerful Ageing is a power training intervention offered by Dutch municipalities to improve the physical functioning of its older residents, thereby reducing their reliance on assistive living devices and social support services. This study aimed to investigate the effects of Powerful Ageing on muscle …

Studies evaluating the effects of power training in older adults use a variety of measurement tools and outcome parameters, limiting comparability of results and calling the validity of conclusions into question. This study aimed to identify a core outcome set (COS) to measure the effects of power training …

There is more and more to do on making better use of plastic waste. The plastic issue has been stressed several times by many governments, public agencies, businesses and academics. The concern over plastic waste resulted in plastic roadmaps and plastic pacts that aim to establish a circular plastic …