The SynergyS project aims to develop and assess a smart control system for multi-commodity energy systems (SMCES). The consortium, including a broad range of partners from different sectors, believes a SMCES is better able to incorporate new energy sources in the energy system. The partners are Hanze, …

Background and aim Addiction problems also affect the lives of family members. This study aims to examine: (1) young adult family members’ experiences with informal and professional support in coping with the impact of relatives’ addiction problems and (2) how these experiences evolve over time. Method A …

Research collaboration between practitioners and research professionals aims to develop both practice and knowledge. However, a tension can arise between these objectives: to preserve local relevance, the content, form, and timing of data collection may vary between cases, complicating the comparability …

Research collaboration between practitioners and research professionals aims to develop both practice and knowledge. However, a tension can arise between these objectives: to preserve local relevance, the content, form, and timing of data collection may vary between cases, complicating the comparability …

Background Family participation in essential care may benefit patients and relatives. Aims To examine the needs, perceptions and preferences of health care providers about family participation in essential care in the adult intensive care unit. Study design A qualitative descriptive study using inductive …

The Brains4Buildings project aims to develop methods to design new smart building climate management systems that, among other things, reduce energy consumption, increase comfort and respond flexibly to user behavior. We set out to develop design guidelines to help B4B stakeholders when designing innovative …

Wetlands are important centres of biodiversity and play a crucial role in the environment. But for a long time they have been badly damaged, particularly by human activity. In fact, two thirds of the original French wetlands have been destroyed. In one hundred years, this represents 2.5 million hectares, …

Purpose – Social enterprises have proven to play a vital role in the transitions towards inclusive labour markets and sustainable economies. Yet, they often struggle to flourish within traditional economic systems due to the dual mission of pursuing social and commercial goals, leading to inherent tensions …

Artikel gepubliceerd in International Journal of Mental Health Nursing: over de perspectieven van verpleegkundigen werkzaam bij het Centrum Intensieve behandeling van Fivoor op hoe zij therapeutische relaties in stand houden met patienten die binnen het CIB behandeling ontvangen. Om het artikel te …

Citizen science can be a powerful approach to foster the successful implementation of technological innovations in health, care or well-being. Involving experience experts as co-researchers or co-designers of technological innovations facilitates mutual learning, community building, and empowerment. …