This research is focusing on the sedentary behaviour in the work environment, which is linked to a higher risk on chronic diseases, especially for long periods of sitting of 30 minutes or more. Of all European countries, the sedentary behaviour of Dutch people is on average the highest, which highlights …

This research report contains the findings of an international study consisting of three online ‘living’ surveys. The surveys focused on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted sign language interpreters’ working practices, how this was experienced by them, and how digital disruption caused by the pandemic …

Background: Many community-dwelling older adults experience limitations in (instrumental) activities of daily living, resulting in the need for homecare services. Whereas services should ideally aim at maintaining independence, homecare staff often take over activities, thereby undermining older adults’ …

Background: Rising healthcare costs, an increasing general practitioner shortage and an aging population have made healthcare organization transformation a priority. To meet these challenges, traditional roles of non-medical members have been reconsidered. Within the domain of physiotherapy, there has …

The Knowledge Alliance for Communities of Practice for Healthy Lifestyle (COP4HL) aimed at developing and sustaining communities of practice (COP) in order to stimulate innovation and socio-economic development in the area of Healthy Ageing. Promoting Healthy Ageing, and specifically an Active & Healthy …

Money alone is not enough. Also, not for young refugees and migrants aspiring to become self-employed. They might be the necessary to survive, the idea to explore an opportunity or the aspirations towards growth and expansion like any other entrepreneur. Likewise, there are various forms in which they …

With the rapid development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), digital technology changes how banks translate new customer demands into new products and services. To achieve this translation, banks should increase their intrapreneurship capability through Individual-level Innovative Behavior …

The hotel industry is actively employing service robots throughout its operations. They are expected to carry out various frontline services, including welcoming guests, check-in, hotel guidance and product delivery. presumably, each hotel guest has a different perception and attitude towards service …

Which elements in hospitality products, services and concepts will influence customers sensitivity and are triggering for creating DELIGHT & WOW? Is there more than ‘service, location, cleanliness, rooms/design and sleep quality? Will these value drivers change in the future (or perhaps they have already …

Individuals in multiproblem situations frequently seek frontline legal support. The support by frontline legal professionals is limited by its focus on the legal issue instead of the underlying problems. A strong focus on client values – i.e. on the outcome that these services yield in the client’s perception …