INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to determine the degree of ROM limitations of extremities, joints and planes of motion after burns and its prevalence over time. METHOD: The database of a longitudinal multicenter cohort study in the Netherlands (2011-2012) was used. From patients with acute burns …

BACKGROUND: Family members of patients treated with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) during an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) stay are at risk of developing symptoms of anxiety, depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Coping strategies used by family members may play an important role …

Aims Medication non-adherence post-discharge is common among patients, especially those suffering from chronic medical conditions, and contributes to hospital admissions and mortality. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of the Cardiac Care Bridge (CCB) intervention on medication adherence post-discharge. …

This applied research project aims to generate a better understanding of the effects of heatwaves on vulnerable population groups in the municipality of The Hague, and suggests ways in which the municipality can help such groups to cope with these heatwaves. The research was performed as a cooperation …

Skeletal muscle-related symptoms are common in both acute coronavirus disease (Covid)-19 and post-acute sequelae of Covid-19 (PASC). In this narrative review, we discuss cellular and molecular pathways that are affected and consider these in regard to skeletal muscle involvement in other conditions, …

Background: Only a few papers are published on the safety and effectiveness of acute burn care in low-income countries. A cohort study was therefore carried out to determine such outcomes. Methods: The study was conducted in a rural Tanzanian hospital in 2017-2018. All patients admitted with burns were …

De fysische, chemische en microbiologische gevaren van het opwerken van vezelcomponenten uit reststromen van uien zijn geanalyseerd op basis van literatuuronderzoek. Uienreststromen zijn geschikt voor het winnen van olie door middel van stoomdestillatie of eiwitten door middel van iso-elektrische precipitatie. …

Background: The purpose of this study was to explore physiotherapists’ knowledge, attitude, and practice behavior in assessing and managing patients with non-specific, non-traumatic, acute- and subacute neck pain, with a focus on prognostic factors for chronification. Method: A qualitative study using …

This thesis focuses on improving communication between people with aphasia and healthcare professionals (HCPs) working in hospitals or rehabilitation centers. After acquiring brain injury, people with aphasia generally go to healthcare facilities to receive acute- and multidisciplinary rehabilitation …

Het verwerken van persoonsgegevens valt onder de AVG. Gezondheidsgegevens zijn bijzondere persoonsgegevens. In de gezondheidszorg geldt daarbij ook het beroepsgeheim. Vanuit dit beroepsgeheim mag je niet zomaar zonder geldige reden persoonsgegevens delen. Op deze manier zorgt het beroepsgeheim ervoor …