Background The increasing demands of an aging population, healthcare workforce shortages, financial constraints, and a shift in care perspectives call for rethinking geriatric rehabilitation (GR). To ensure GR remains sustainable, a transition towards home-based GR is proposed, reducing the need for …

Background: eHealth and mobile health (mHealth) interventions are promising in promoting healthy behaviors among children and adolescents. Objective: This systematic umbrella review and meta–meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of eHealth and mHealth interventions in promoting healthy behaviors …

Introduction Resistance to antibiotics is an increasing worldwide problem. Hence, identifying and implementing the use of alternatives to antibiotics is crucial. A prototype app providing evidence-based advice on the use of safe and effective natural medicinal products (NMPs) for acute, uncomplicated …

Abstract Background There is a shift from inpatient to home-based geriatric rehabilitation (HBGR), and potential benefits are demonstrated. Previously, a theoretical HBGR model, version 1.0, has been developed, outlining its essential components. However, clear guidance on the practical design and organisation …

Introduction: Self-management for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is essential in preventing relapse and rehospitalization. This study aimed to adapt a self-management-supporting digital monitoring system that was designed for COPD patients at home, to older patients with COPD …

Samenvatting In deze internationale multicenter-dwarsdoorsnede studie is onderzocht wat de ervaringen en behoeftes zijn van zorgmedewerkers ten aanzien van de inzet van eHealth in de geriatrische revalidatie. Hiervoor hebben 513 zorgmedewerkers uit 16 verschillende landen en werkzaam binnen de geriatrische …

Key summary points Aim To achieve international consensus on three key eHealth-related topics in geriatric rehabilitation: the use, domains and scientifc evaluation of eHealth. Findings Eighty healthcare professionals participated in an two-round Delphi study. consensus was obtained on 26 state ments: …

Kick-off Proeftuin Toegankelijke Digitale Zorg. Nationaal Programma Groningen

BACKGROUND: The mainstay of colorectal cancer care is surgical resection, which carries a significant risk of complications. Efforts to improve outcomes have recently focused on intensive multimodal prehabilitation programs to better prepare patients for surgery, which make the perioperative process …

REducing Delay through edUcation on eXacerbations (REDUX) shows promise in reducing exacerbation recognition and action delays for chronic lung diseases in the Netherlands. However, factors influencing its successful implementation in China remain unclear. To identify the perceived factors influencing …