Background: The extent of participation of adults with visual and severe or profound intellectual disabilities (VSPID) is unclear. Aims: To explore participation of adults with VSPID and the association between occurrence and importance of aspects of participation. Methods: Individual support plans (ISPs) …

Aim of the proposal and urban challenge it addresses* (max 200) The aim of this proposal is to develop an educational program with the provisional name ‘Care and Law’. The aim of this multidisciplinary educational program is to increase the knowledge of future professionals working at the intersection …

The proposal aims to present the first findings of the Better Together project in the Westerpark area of Amsterdam. The project targets three urgent - and connected- urban challenges: • firstly the increasing social isolation of older migrants and people with psychiatric histories; • secondly the need …

Introduction: The implementation of oncology care pathways that standardize organizational procedures has improved cancer care in recent years. However, the involvement of “authentic” patients and caregivers in quality improvement of these predetermined pathways is in its infancy, especially the scholarly …

Frailty is a state in which an older person has an increased risk for adverse health outcomes. Health professionals should be aware of frailty and the complexity of frailty. 4 frailty domains can be recognised; Physical, psychological, social and cultural. In the JASMIN project we do research in frail …

Ambulantisering is de beweging, gestimuleerd vanuit de overheid, waarbij mensen die hulp nodig hebben bij voorkeur buiten een instelling (intramuraal) in hun eigen woning (extramuraal) hulp krijgen. Dit is goedkoper en maakt dat mensen met problemen beter deelnemen aan de samenleving. Bij stichting Woonzorg …

Places matter for economic and social development. In an increasingly globalized world, people are looking to local and regional factors to optimize competitive advantage, inclusivity, and well-being. The ERSA congress “Places for People: Innovative, Inclusive and Liveable Regions” puts people back at …

By studying the population pyramid of the Netherlands, two notable trends can be observed: the increase in 'grey pressure ' (population 65 and older, the upcoming 'baby boom generation ') and the decrease in the number of babies born. These trends are noticeable in the spectrum of care, where the population …