Physical therapists and patients’ perspectives on blended care for COPD self-management in primary care: a qualitative study Background: Patients with COPD often struggle to maintain benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation due to limited long-term self-management. Blended care, combining face-to-face therapy …

Introduction: The course of low back pain (LBP) may be influenced by comorbidities, including lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). This study aimed to explore the impact of the coexistence of LBP and LUTS on physical functioning, quality of life, sleep quality, comorbidities and symptoms of depression, …

This chapter “Sustainable City Logistics” explores how cities are transitioning toward more efficient, low-emission, and multimodal logistics systems. Traditional urban freight has long depended on vans and trucks, which, while essential, contribute significantly to congestion, emissions, and noise. …

With a low-/no-emission zone coming into effect in Amsterdam city centre, Albert Heijn must switch to electric delivery vans to if it is to continue its grocery delivery service to customers’ doors. Albert Heijn intends to scale up to 750 delivery vans in the 4 large cities in the coming years [1], meaning …

Advances in low-altitude remote sensing are needed to improve the effectiveness of archaeological prospection in the Netherlands. The geomorphological situation and land use history make applying various remote sensing and geophysical technologies particularly challenging. Technologies developed for …

Samenvatting Behandelbeslissingen voor oudere oncologie patiënten zijn vaak complex. Dit komt door de grote variatie in achtergrond, comorbiditeiten, functionele capaciteiten en de impact van kankerbehandelingen op zowel de levenskwaliteit als de levensverwachting. In deze context is samen beslissen, …

Background: As populations age, maintaining physical activity (PA) is essential to reduce chronic disease risk and preserve functional independence in older adults. Technology-supported interventions, such as wearables, mobile applications, and web-based platforms, have emerged as effective tools to …

Chronische lage rugpijn (CLBP) is een veelvoorkomend en langdurig gezondheidsprobleem. CLBP gaat vaak gepaard met veranderingen in perceptie en cognitie, wat invloed kunnen hebben op hoe de omgeving wordt waargenomen. Aangezien gewichtsperceptie afhankelijk is van zowel visuele als haptische informatie, …

INTRODUCTION: Physical Activity (PA) is essential for enhancing the physical function of pre-frail and frail older adults. However, among this group, PA-levels vary significantly. Identifying the factors contributing to these differences could support tailored PA interventions. This study aims to examine …

Background and Aims Use of the synthetic methylmethcathinones 2-MMC and 3-MMC (2/3-MMC) is emerging, especially among young people, but their health risks remain unclear. Method A systematic narrative review was conducted on studies describing the availability, pharmaco-toxicological profile, and user …