This article reports how principles and techniques of Large Group lntervention methods are used in two conferences that serve as member check in academic research. The aim of this research is to contribute to a more effective use of Large Scale Interventions (LSI) for organizatial change, by developing …

The use of measurement instruments has become a major issue in physical therapy, but their use in daily practice is infrequent. The aims of this case report were to develop and evaluate a plan for the systematic implementation of two measurement instruments frequently recommended in Dutch physical therapy …

PURPOSE: Update of a clinical practice guideline for the physiotherapy management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease supporting the clinical decision-making process. METHODS: A systematic computerized literature search was performed on different modalities for improving physical exercise …

The human memory has an associative nature. Association and mental visualization combine skills and structures of the left and right brain halves. It is easier to remember pictures, photographs or drawings than words or sentences. In fact, it usually takes a lot of effort to remember words and sentences …

Extant literature on collaborative learning shows that this instructional approach is widely used. In this chapter, the authors discuss the lack of alignment between collaborative learning and assessment practices. They will argue that peer assessment is a form of collaborative learning and a mode of …

This design study aimed to develop and test a coherent set of guidelines for teacher professional development. Based on literature we settled for five main principles, and translated these into guidelines for a teacher professional development program. To realize (1) feedback on classroom practice we …

BACKGROUND: Delirium is a frequent form of psychopathology in elderly hospitalized patients; it is a symptom of acute somatic illness. The consequences of delirium include high morbidity and mortality, lengthened hospital stay, and nursing home placement. Early recognition of delirium symptoms enables …

In this chapter I would like to introduce the knowledge management concept known as communities of practice (CoPs) and show a direct link between CoPs and human resource development (HRD). CoPs are a proven way to effectively manage knowledge as well as promote organizational learning, so it is a logical …

Our research aims to formulate design guidelines for stimulating teachers' professional development using video feedback in collaborative settings. The study investigates guidelines concerning video feedback in peer coaching settings and focuses on a setting with three roles (of trainee, coach and observer), …

In veel zwembaden worden revalidatieprogramma's aangeboden voor hart- en vaatpatiënten. In het Ir. Ottenbad is dit ook het geval, deze lessen worden aangeboden door fysiotherapeuten en zwemonderwijzers die geschoold zijn in hart- en vaatziekten, maar zonder richtlijn. Vanuit het zwembad Ir. Ottenbad …