Aims and objective To estimate the increased care demand and medical costs caused by falls in nursing homes. Background There is compelling evidence that falls in nursing homes are preventable. However, proper implementation of evidence‐based guidelines to prevent falls is often hindered by insufficient …

From the introduction: In the Netherlands alone the potential of the circular economy for the economy is estimated at an annual cost saving effect of 7.3 billion Euros and job creation of 54,000 jobs (Bastein et al. 2013). However this potential needs to be used in applied solutions in often local settings …

Aim: Aim of this study was to provide insight into the costs associated with severe mental illnesses from a societal perspective. Insight into expenses is of value to policymakers and mental health institutions that are dealing with ongoing budget cuts. A reliable cost estimate is also necessary to assess …

This report is written for Pavino sgroppino, a supplier of the upmarket cocktail sgroppino. The drink consists of lemon sorbet, prosecco and vodka, which is prepared with great craftsmanship in the kitchens of Pavan. Pavino is a supplier for hospitality occasions and a few wholesalers. The goal of this …

Musculoskeletal impact of haemophilia justifies physiotherapy throughout life. Recently the Dutch Health Care Institute constrained their ‘list of chronic conditions’, and withdrew financial coverage of physiotherapy for elderly persons with haemophilia (PWH). This decision was based on lack of scientific …

Biogas produced through Anaerobic Digestion can be seen as a flexible and storable energy carrier. However, the environmental sustainability and efficiency of biogas production is not fully understood. Within this article the use, operation, structure, validation, and results of a model for the environmental …

Traditional toy industries have been influenced by the emergence of tech gadgets such as iPad and Virtual Reality Glasses. Based on a report on The Telegraph (2010), tech gadgets have replaced traditional dolls and cars as children’s favorite presents. Huawei, one of the China’s leading toy companies, …

Ondanks scherpe dalingen staat de euro ten opzichte van de dollar nog steeds hoger dan we in het guldentijdperk gewend waren.

In recent years there has been a noticeable change in how people book their holiday. In the past traditional travel agencies were the places go, with offline stores and direct face-to-face contact with experienced travel agents. Nowadays, however, the internet plays an important role for companies to …