There is a lack of service provision for young adult caregivers (18-25 years of age). This study aims to describe the expectations and prospects of young adult caregivers regarding support from health and education professionals. A qualitative focus group design was used. Twenty-five young Dutch adults …

Background Young adulthood is a challenging period for people with diabetes mellitus type 1 (T1DM) as they are facing multiple life transitions while managing a demanding disease. This poses a risk for impaired health-related quality of life (HRQOL). We assessed HRQOL in a cohort of young adults with …

Most severe mental disorders have their onset between the age of 17 and 27, a time when many young adults begin participating in secondary or post-secondary education. The cognitive deficits typically associated with psychiatric disorders, especially psychotic disorders, increase the risk of leaving …

The purpose of this dissertation conducted at The Hague University of Applied Sciences (THUAS), is to determine how to attract more young French adults to The Hague based on the city marketing theory.

Purpose:Our aim was to develop consensus on the definition and operationalization of communicative participation (CP)in 2- to 8-year-old children with language disorders (LDs).A clear definition and operationalization can facilitate the discussion about children’s communication problems in daily life …

Volwassen worden is voor de meeste jongeren niet altijd even makkelijk. Er vinden grote veranderingen plaats in hun leven, zoals verandering van school, opleiding of werk, een toename van eigen verantwoordelijkheden met betrekking tot financiën, administratie en afspraken, maar ook voor je eigen gedrag …

Iedereen droomt over een mooie toekomst voor zichzelf. Maar voor sommigen lijkt die toekomst verder weg dan voor anderen of ziet die toekomst er minder rooskleurig uit. Voor jongvolwassenen die uit een kwetsbare positie komen of daar nog in zitten, is het soms lastig om een positief toekomstperspectief …

Background: Insufficient physical activity (PA) is highly prevalent and associated with adverse health conditions and the risk of noncommunicable diseases. To increase levels of PA, effective interventions to promote PA are needed. Present-day technologies such as smartphones, smartphone apps, and activity …

This chapter describes the lessons learnt from 10 years of the On Your Own Feet transitional care quality improvement programs in the Netherlands. It uses a framework that encompasses eight key elements of transitional care: youth participation, team collaboration, future-oriented, co-ordination, continuity …