BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to explore the 10-year plus outcomes of Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy with concomitant chemotherapy (CRT) combined with preventive swallowing rehabilitation (CRT+) for head and neck cancer (HNC). METHODS: Subjective and objective swallowing, trismus, and …

Purpose: To gain insight into determinants of physical activity in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury or lower limb amputation, from the perspective of both wheelchair users and rehabilitation professionals.  Methods: Seven focus groups were conducted: five with wheelchair users (n = 25) and two …

Hoe kan sensortechnologie worden gebruikt om thuiswonende ouderen te ondersteunen bij het dagelijks functioneren? Margriet Pol promoveerde op 5 februari 2019 met haar proefschrift ‘Sensor monitoring to measure and support activities of daily living for independently living older persons’ aan de Universiteit …

Professionals bij onder andere gemeenten, in de zorg, welzijn en het onderwijs zetten zich dagelijks in om ouders en kinderen te ondersteunen bij uitdagingen. De betrokkenheid bij de professionals is groot, en velen zetten zich met hart en ziel in voor de ouders. Helaas blijkt echter dat niet alle ouders …

Masterclass 'Marktverkenning en marktvraagnaar infiltrerende verhardingen enonderliggende systemen'

Presentation about the Serious Games that have been produced by HUAS in the frame of the IMPETUS project in Amsterdam

Aims and Objectives: To analyse oral care delivery in one hospital through exploring experiences from both nurses’ and patients’ perspectives and examining patients’ oral health. Background: Oral health problems are associated with undernutrition and other general health outcomes. Although oral care …