In this research there was looked at the connection between the Zeta potential and the pressure sensitivity of a chloroprene dispersion in order to gain insight in dispersion stability. This was done by varying the pH and ionic strength of the chloroprene dispersion. There was also looked at whether …

Background Globally, cesarean birth rates are rising, and while it can be a lifesaving procedure, cesarean birth is also associated with increased maternal and perinatal risks. This study aims to describe changes over time about the mode of birth and perinatal outcomes in second-pregnancy women with …

Objective This study investigates the feasibility of delivering inspiratory muscle training as part of the physical therapy treatment for patients with post-COVID dyspnoea. Design Mixed-methods pilot study. Subjects/patients Patients with complaints of dyspnoea after COVID-19 infection and their physical …

During the COVID-19—related lockdowns (2020–2022), mobility patterns and charging needs were substantially affected. Policies such as work from home, lockdowns, and curfews reduced traffic and commuting significantly. This global pandemic may have also substantially changed mobility patterns on the long …

This study investigated a seven sessions interaction between a peer-tutor robot and Dutch preschoolers (5 years old) during which the children learned English. We examined whether children’s engagement differed when interacting with a tablet and a robot using iconic gestures, with a tablet and a robot …

The COVID-19 lockdowns showed that working from home and conducting meetings online can change mobility patterns and needs substantially. This global pandemic may have also substantially changed mobility patterns on the long-term and therefore, also the need of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. …

When children drop out of school, either temporarily or permanently, this poses a significant problem for both children and society. In the Netherlands, care farms offering care-education programs for school dropouts are emerging. While there is evidence for their effectiveness, models explaining how …

PURPOSE: To evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of a tailored, goal-directed, and exercise-based physical therapy program for patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). METHODS: This was an observational, uncontrolled feasibility study. The physical therapy intervention was highly tailored to the …

Stichting SPOTS is a non-profit organization based in the Netherlands with a mission to save the wild felines (big cats) in Africa, especially the leopard, lion, and cheetah. The wild felines are threatened with extinction due to human reasons such as trophy hunting. The numbers of these animals have …

Background: Improvement of functional status with physiotherapy is an important goal for patients with postoperative complications and an increased length of hospital stay (LoS) after esophagectomy. Supervised physiotherapy with telerehabilitation instead of conventional face-to-face care could be an …