A5077777745- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Health, psychology, and well-being
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Vocational Education and Training
- Competency Development and Evaluation
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Psychology, Coaching, and Therapy
Radboud University Nijmegen
2015-2025
Radboud University Medical Center
2015-2025
Community Care
2023
University Medical Center
2023
University Medical Center Groningen
2020
Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences
2017-2020
TropIQ Health Sciences
2020
Abstract Purpose Current evidence on the use of eHealth in geriatric rehabilitation is limited. This aim this study was to achieve international consensus three key eHealth-related topics rehabilitation: use, domains, and scientific evaluation eHealth. Additionally, we developed a model that provides insight into rehabilitation. Methods An international, two-round Delphi conducted. Two models served as framework for initial statement draft, with total 28 statements based our systematic...
While eHealth can help improve outcomes for older patients receiving geriatric rehabilitation, the implementation and integration of is often complex time-consuming. To use effectively in it essential to understand experiences needs healthcare professionals. In this international multicentre cross-sectional study, we used a web-based survey explore use, benefits, feasibility usability rehabilitation settings, together with working Descriptive statistics were summarize quantitative findings....
ABSTRACT Objectives: On May 11, the Dutch Government allowed 26 nursing homes to welcome 1 visitor per resident, after 2 months of lockdown. The study aimed monitor in-depth feasibility regulations and their impact on well-being residents, visitors, healthcare staff. Design: Mixed-methods in 5 facilities; facilities were affiliated an academic network homes. Participants: Visitors professionals. Intervention: Allowing visitors using local based national guidelines. Measurements: Digital...
Background: Nursing homes face challenges caused by increasing numbers of older adults with multimorbidity and the demand for quality care. Developing an evidence-based nursing (EBN) culture is a promising strategy to these challenges. Therefore, aim this study was develop EBN in gain insight into influencing factors. Methods: An action research conducted 12 teams 4 Dutch homes, using Practice Development approach culture. The (mostly certified nurse assistants) were coached internal...
Introduction In developed countries, substituting physicians with nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nurses (physician substitution) occurs in nursing homes as an answer to the challenges related ageing population shortage of staff, well guarantee quality home care. However, there is great diversity how substitution modelled it unknown can best contribute healthcare. This study aims gain insight into whether contributes perceived Second, this provide elements that Methods analysis...
ABSTRACT Background: To explore the aspects of daily life that give people with young-onset dementia (YOD) a sense usefulness. Methods: Eighteen YOD and 21 informal caregivers participated in this qualitative study. Participants were recruited from specialized day-care centers for Netherlands. Four focus groups conducted YOD, four caregivers. Focus audio-recorded, transcribed, analyzed using inductive content analysis. Results: themes emerged analysis: (1) staying engaged, (2) loss life, (3)...
ABSTRACT Background Implementation of evidence‐based practice (EBP) in nursing homes is important to improve quality care and reduce costs. These facilities primarily employ certified nurse assistants (CNAs) vocationally‐trained registered nurses (VTRNs). Although EBP scarcely addressed their education, these caregivers have an role EBP. Insight into affinity with could provide a good starting point for working according Aims To develop questionnaire that measures amongst CNAs VTRNs homes....
In Dutch nursing homes, the number of older adults with complex care needs increases, while at same time there is a shortage professionals. This requires changes in organisation care. The aims this study were to generate knowledge about: 1) connection between team composition and interprofessional collaboration optimal skill mix 2) development implementation homes. participatory action research five homes organisations participated seven teams. focus was on nursing, psychological medical...
Abstract Nursing home physicians face heavy workloads, because of the aging population and rising number older adults with one or more chronic diseases. Skill mix change, in which professionals perform tasks previously reserved for independently under supervision, could be an answer to this challenge. The aim study was describe how skill change nursing homes is organized from four monodisciplinary perspectives interdisciplinary perspective, what influences it, its effects are. focused...
Background: Home parenteral nutrition (HPN) is offered to patients who are unable absorb sufficient nourishment from normal oral food intake or tube feeding. Major causes include severe motility disorders and limited resorption surface in the small intestine. HPN a lifesaving therapy but has consequences on daily life. The aim of this study was make an inventory problems experienced by receiving HPN. Methods: Open interviews were held with 48 2 major centers for Netherlands, centered around...
More and more older adults desire to are enabled grow old in their own home, regardless of physical mental capabilities. This change, together with the growing number adults, increases demand for general practitioners (GPs). However, care people lacks prestige among medical students few interested a career people. Innovative solutions needed reduce GPs, guarantee quality healthcare contain costs. A solution might be found skill mix change by introducing nurse (NPs), physician assistants...
This study aimed to gain insight into how substitution of elderly care physicians (ECPs) by nurse practitioners (NPs), physician assistants (PAs) or registered nurses (RNs) in nursing homes is modelled different contexts and what model context contributes perceived quality healthcare. Second, this provide elements that contribute an optimal ECPs NPs, PAs RNs.
Abstract Background People with dementia and severe challenging behavior in the Netherlands can be temporarily admitted to highly specialized units when their is not manageable regular special care (DSCUs). With scarce evidence available for treatment of these patients, a pioneering phase. To gain more insight into units, this study investigated organizational characteristics, i.e. admission discharge staffing, physical environment, management behavior. Methods Three data collection methods...
Background . To assess a patient's cognitive functioning is an important issue because nurses tailor their nursing interventions to the abilities. Although some observation scales exist concerning one or more domains, so far, no scale has been available which assesses in comprehensive way. Objectives develop with accepted level of content validity and elderly patients' Methods Delphi technique, multidisciplinary panel developed by consensus through four rounds (>70% agreement). The...
Objectives To develop a questionnaire, the Geriatric In‐hospital Nursing Care Questionnaire (Ger INCQ ), to measure, in an integrated way, care that older adults receive hospital and nurses’ attitudes toward perceptions about caring for adults. Design development. Setting Twelve university teaching hospitals. Participants Thirteen experienced geriatric nurses three geriatricians from 12 hospitals evaluated initial version of questionnaire. Two hundred seventy‐one nurses, primarily registered...
Conceptualize successful treatment of persons with dementia and severe challenging behavior as perceived by professionals.In this concept mapping study 82 experts in care participated. The followed two phases data collection: (1) an online brainstorm where participants completed the focus prompt: 'I consider people if.'; (2) individual sorting rating collected statements analysis using multidimensional scaling hierarchical cluster analysis, resulting a map.Three clusters were identified,...
Abstract Background Situations of extreme challenging behavior such as very frequent and/or severe agitation or physical aggression in nursing home residents with dementia can be experienced an impasse by staff and relatives. In this distinct part our WAALBED (WAAL-Behavior-in-Dementia)-III study, we aimed to explore these situations obtaining the experiences perspectives relatives involved. This provide a direction providing tools for handling may improve their quality life. Methods...