In this abstract we describe a computational approach for detecting discursive patterns in social media. Newsrooms of municipalities and public organizations such as the police follow public debate on social media to be aware of and prepare for local and global issues and rumors. The onset of these issues …

To determine the effect of a standardized program for family participation in essential care activities in the ICU on symptoms of anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress and satisfaction among relatives, and perceptions and experiences of ICU healthcare providers (HCPs). A standardized program to facilitate …

Oncology healthcare professionals (HCPs) and cancer patients often have difficulties in navigating conversations about sexual changes and concerns due to cancer and its treatments. The present study draws on Discursive Psychology to analyze how the topic of sexuality is raised and managed in Dutch oncological …

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 …

Het onderzoekend vermogen van aspirant-leraren wordt in de eindfase van lerarenopleidingen veelal getoetst door middel van het uitvoeren en rapporteren van een praktijkonderzoek. Dit onderdeel van de opleiding is voor veel studenten een struikelblok en heeft vaak een beperkte impact in de onderwijspraktijk. …

Cancer and its treatments cause significant changes in sexuality that affect the quality of life of both patients and their partners. As these issues are not always discussed with healthcare professionals, cancer patients turn to online health communities to find answers to questions or for emotional …

Mirror therapy is used in a broad spectrum of rehabilitation therapy ranging from phantom limb pain, stroke, peripheral nerve injury to cerebral palsy. With the development of a virtual reality (VR) environment for mirror therapy, patients can now practice independently of time and place. However, the …

Ontwikkelingen in de zorg volgen elkaar snel op, maar hoe zorg je ervoor dat nieuwe therapieën ook geïmplementeerd worden in je dagelijkse praktijk? Belangrijk is dat revalidanten en professionals hierbij betrokken worden – iets waarbij een Customer Journey Map (CJM) kan ondersteunen. Professionals …

Many healthcare professionals experience difficulties in discussing sexual health with their patients. The aim of this review was to synthesize results of studies on communication practices in interactions about sexual health in medical settings, to offer healthcare professionals suggestions on how to …

Rehabilitation after an accident in which an arm or hand is paralyzed, is a long process. Stimulate the brain during this process is important to improve recovery. A common therapy to help patients, is mirror therapy. Originally designed to help people with phantom limb pain it activates mirror neurons …