Nursing homes are challenged to develop staffing strategies that enable them to efficiently meet the healthcare demand of their residents. In this study, we investigate how demand for care and support fluctuates over time and during the course of a day, using demand data from three independent nursing …

In vrijwel elk Nederlands ziekenhuis staat de patiënt centraal. Althans, als je de beleidsdocumenten en websites mag geloven. Echter, de praktijk laat zien dat veel ziekenhuizen worstelen met de implementatie ervan in de dagelijkse zorgpraktijk. Veel Nederlandse ziekenhuizen hebben in de dagelijkse zorgpraktijk …

Referring patients from specialist mental-health services (provided by multiple healthcare service providers and aimed at relieving symptoms of mental illness) to less intensive care (provided by a nurse or psychologist in cooperation with a general practitioner and aimed at improving quality of life) …