Het jaarlijkse NVFVG congres vindt op dinsdag 3 oktober 2023.De congrescommissie heeft een mooi programma samengesteld voor het congres getiteld 'Blinde vlekken in de (fysiotherapie binnen de) VG zorg'. Als fysiotherapeut in de VG-zorg heb je te maken met multi-problematiek. De hulpvragen liggen meestal …

In this demonstration workshop, the topic of health literacy and its key importance in good, clear communication with patients will be discussed. The workshop will invite participation from the attendees to consider what they think constitutes good communication and the presenters will share their multi-professional …

Abstract Background Although family photos are often used in the psychosocial care for people with dementia, little is known about the use and efectiveness of generic photos. This systematic literature review explored psychosocial interventions using generic photos for people with dementia, and the …

Multilingualism can both enrich and complicate interactions in health care. Several studies point out that language differences between care providers and patients can lead to less access to and lower quality of care. More specifically, challenges regarding communication, mutual understanding and shared …

This paper describes the changes in communication skills, knowledge and confidence in Speech Language Therapy (SLT) students in conversations with People With Aphasia (PWA) after Training Con-tAct, a Dutch Communication Partner Training. Methods: On a voluntary basis, nine SLT students (2nd yr) completed …

The development of virtual reality technologies promises new opportunities for mirror therapy. It allows the addition of gamification elements and gives patients the opportunity to practice independently, in their own time and at their own location. Even though studies show positive difference between …

BACKGROUND: The evidence on prophylactic use of negative pressure wound therapy on primary closed incisional wounds (iNPWT) for the prevention of surgical site infections (SSI) is confusing and ambiguous. Implementation in daily practice is impaired by inconsistent recommendations in current international …

Objective Many patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections were admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU). Physical impairments are common after ICU stays and are associated with clinical and patient characteristics. To date, it is unknown if physical functioning and health status are …

Mentale problematiek wordt een steeds groter wereldwijd probleem. Wereldwijd heeft 1 op de 8 mensen last van mentale problematiek. In Nederland volgt deze trend en in de periode 2019-2022 had 51,8% van de vrouwen last van psychische problemen. In Nederland wordt de zorg voor mensen met psychische problematiek …