In many western countries informal care is conceived as the answer to the increasing care demand. Little is known how formal and informal caregivers collaborate in the context of an diverse ageing population. The aim of this study was to gain insight in how professionals’ perspectives regarding the collaboration …

Innovatie is belangrijk voor betere zorg en ondersteuning bij dementie. Denk aan innovaties als een instrument voor familiegesprekken, een zorgrobot of training over onbegrepen gedrag. Toch worden zulke innovaties nog niet genoeg gebruikt in de praktijk en in het onderwijs. Dit komt onder andere omdat …

Dit artikel richt zich op het formuleren van een visie op het gebied van diversiteit in gedrag en talentontwikkeling. Hoe de school een visie kan ontwikkelen en bijhouden, wordt toegelicht aan de hand van een concreet voorbeeld van een dagelijkse situatie in de groep. Dit voorbeeld gaat over leerkracht …

Background: Nutrition and nutritional care are essential for optimal outcomes, and, therefore of importance for patients with chronic limb threatening ischemia (CLTI) given their high risk of complications. However, insight is lacking in how healthcare professionals directly involved in the care of patients …

The study explored how chronic sorrow in parents of disabled children impacts everyday interactions between parents and professionals in caregiving contexts. Chronic sorrow, characterized by ongoing feelings of grief and loss in parents, related to their child’s disability, is increasingly recognized …

Clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) have gained prominence in health care, aiding professionals in decision-making and improving patient outcomes. While physicians often use CDSSs for diagnosis and treatment optimization, nurses rely on these systems for tasks such as patient monitoring, prioritization, …

With age, people often develop multiple health problems, chronic illnesses, and frailty. For geriatric adults with frailty, there is a complex interplay of medical, psychological, cognitive, functional, and social issues. As a result, even a minor medical event can disrupt the delicate balance of their …

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 …

In dit artikel staat de gedachte centraal dat werken aan relationele veiligheid altijd mensenwerk is. Met elkaar de dialoog aangaan en daarvan leren is daarbij essentieel. Deskundige begeleiding en een handzame methode kunnen daaraan bijdragen. De door het Britse Department of Health (2010) ontwikkelde …