For care professionals, the main drive and, related to that, their job satisfaction, is based on being able to satisfy the needs of those who receive their care. Furthermore, most professionals working in contexts in which chronic care is provided, value inter-collegial respect and appreciation of supervisors. …

The project ‘Exergaming for active healthy ageing and rehabilitation’ (EXACT) aims to develop a new generation exergames for the elderly to help them stay active in general and as an exercise tool in rehabilitation settings in particular. This is important because the elderly population is outgrowing …

Roken is in Nederland de belangrijkste oorzaak van ziekte en sterfte (Volksgezondheid Toekomst Verkenning, 2014). Mede daarom zijn er voor mensen die willen stoppen met roken meerdere applicaties ontwikkeld. Echter blijkt dat deze bestaande applicaties niet aansluiten bij de behoeftes van de gebruiker …

PURPOSE: The early detection of a decline in daily functioning of independently living older people can aid health care professionals in providing preventive interventions. To monitor daily activity patterns and, thereby detect a decline in daily functioning, new technologies, such as sensors can be …

Background: The number of people with multiple chronic conditions demanding primary care services is increasing. To deal with the complex health care demands of these people, professionals from different disciplines collaborate. This study aims to explore influential factors regarding interprofessional …

Ageing in Europe comes more rapidly than many realize: In about 10 years, one fifth of the population will be 65+ with a further increase of 70% in the next 25 years. At the same time, healthcare is under extreme pressure due to budget cuts, limited resources and personnel together with increased demands. …

BACKGROUND: There is a growing interest in empowering older adults to age in place by deploying various types of technology (ie, eHealth, ambient assisted living technology, smart home technology, and gerontechnology). However, initiatives aimed at implementing these technologies are complicated by the …

In de verslavingszorg wordt er steeds meer gebruik gemaakt van mobiele applicaties. De mobiele applicaties sluiten niet voldoende aan op de wensen en behoeften van de eindgebruikers. Het Lectoraat Technology Health and Care, Tactus Verslavingszorg en Medisch Spectrum Twente Enschede hebben de handen …

Validity and reliability of a hand held ultrasound device to measure muscle size