Self-assessment is increasingly used in childcare, which requires reflection on its goals and validity. In the current mixed-methods study, we investigated stakeholders’ views on the aims, possible risks and content validity of self-assessment in the context of centre-based childcare (ECEC and afterschool …

European food supply chains have seen structural changes regarding cost, energy, labour, and sustainability regulations. This has forced food processors to reassess the drivers of logistics outsourcing and rethink their strategies. In this exploratory multiple-case study, we investigated six large food …

BACKGROUND:  Digitalization in geriatric rehabilitation presents unique challenges, making it essential to align eHealth solutions with patients' digital skills. The Quickscan Digital Skills (QDS) is a tool designed to help healthcare professionals match eHealth interventions to individual skill levels. …

Background & aim Adequate protein intake is essential during recovery from illness to prevent complications such as malnutrition, sarcopenia, and delayed wound healing. Mobile applications may support self-monitoring and early detection of inadequate intake. This study evaluated the concurrent validity …

De gemeente Hoorn wil graag meer datagedreven gaan werken en heeft daarvoor in 2025 een Sociale Index laten ontwikkelen. Deze bestaat uit twee delen: 1) een overzicht met cijfers per gebied over diverse onderwerpen, zoals sociale cohesie, eenzaamheid en ervaren gezondheid; en 2) een onderliggend theoretisch …

Cycling4Climate is meer dan een fietsevenement. Wie zich inschrijft, doet ook een klimaatbelofte: een concrete actie om bij te dragen aan het tegengaan van klimaatverandering. Maar hoe effectief is zo'n belofte? In hoeverre komen deelnemers die na en wat bepaalt het verschil? Dit onderzoek, uitgevoerd …

Background: Game-making has the potential to foster cultural participation and empowerment, yet its role as a form of culture- making remains underexplored. Existing approaches to cultural engagement often overlook the creative and participatory pos- sibilities of game-making for addressing pressing …

IMPORTANCE: Older patients hospitalized for cardiovascular disease (CVD) are at risk of physical function decline and adverse health outcomes. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) improves physical functioning but is underutilized by older patients. Home-based CR potentially improves utilization, yet its effectiveness …