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Digital consultancy tool for ageing-inplace with dementia

H.S.M. Kort; M.M. Blom; A. Bronsveld; Joost van Hoof (Docent)

Purpose In order to facilitate ageing-in-place (AiP) with dementia, a digital consultancy tool (DCT) was designed to facilitate modifications to the home environment. In the Netherlands, about 65% of the 270,000 older adults with dementia live in their own dwelling. At the same time, 40% of the Dutch …

2010AlgemeenArtikel

A clinical practice guideline for physiotherapists treating patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease based on a systematic review of available evidence

Langer, D; Hendriks, Ejm; Burtin, C; Probst, V; van der Schans, Cees (Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care And Nursing); Paterson, Wj; Verhoef-de Wijk, McE; Straver, Rvm; Klaassen, M; Troosters, T; Decramer, M; Ninane, V; Delguste, P; Muris, J; Gosselink, R

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 …

2009-04-23AlgemeenArtikel

The design of the SAFE or SORRY? study : A cluster randomised trial on the development and testing of an evidence based inpatient safety program for the prevention of adverse events

Betsie van Gaal; Theo van Achterberg; Marlies Hulscher; George Borm; Joke Mintjes; R.T. Koopmans; Lisette Schoonhoven

Patients in hospitals and nursing homes are at risk of the development of, often preventable, adverse events (AEs), which threaten patient safety. Guidelines for prevention of many types of AEs are available, however, compliance with these guidelines appears to be lacking. Besides general barriers that …

2009AlgemeenArtikel

Identifying factors that influence workplace learning in postgraduate medical educaton

L. Stok-Koch; S. Bolhuis (Lector); R. Koopmans

In their postgraduate educational programs, residents are immersed in a complex workplace. To improve the quality of the training program, it is necessary to gain insight into the factors that influence the process of learning in the workplace. An exploratory study was carried out among 56 nursing home …

2007-06GezondheidArtikel

Amputation, phantom pain and subjective well-being

Bosmans, Joline C; Suurmeijer, Theo P B M; Hulsink, Marieke; van der Schans, Cees P. (Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care And Nursing); Geertzen, Jan H B; Dijkstra, Pieter

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the impact of an amputation and of phantom pain on the subjective well-being of amputees. Sixteen lower-limb amputees were interviewed. A semi-structured interview and two Visual Analogue Scales were used. To interpret the results, a new socio-medical …

2007-03-01AlgemeenArtikel

How does information influence hope in family members of traumatic coma patients in intensive care unit?

F.J. van Zuuren; Prof. Dr. M.S.H. Duijnstee (Lector); T. Defloor; M.H.F. Grypdonck; S.T.L. Verhaeghe

AIMS: To assess the interplay between hope and the information provided by health care professionals. BACKGROUND: Earlier research learned that hope is crucial for relatives of traumatic coma patients. Also it has been reported that the need for information is extremely important for relatives of critically …

2007AlgemeenArtikel

A systematic review of predictors and screening instruments to identify older hospitalized patients at risk for functional decline

Prof. Dr. M.S.H. Duijnstee (Lector); M.H.F. Grypdonck; Drs. J.G. Hoogerduijn (Lid Lectoraat); Prof. Dr. M.J. Schuurmans (Lector); S.E. de Rooij

Aims and objectives: To determine a valid, reliable and clinical userfriendly instrument, based on predictors of functional decline, to identify older patients at risk for functional decline. The predictors of functional decline are initially considered and, subsequently, the characteristics and psychometric …