Fast Starters, Slow Starters, and Late Dippers: Trajectories of Patient-Reported Outcomes After Total Hip Arthroplasty: Results from a Dutch Nationwide Database

Background:The purpose of this study was to explore whether subgroups of patients with different functional recovery trajectories after total hip arthroplasty can be discerned, as well as their predictors, using data from the Dutch Arthroplasty Register (Landelijke Registratie Orthopedische Implantaten [LROI]).Methods:We retrospectively...

The perioperative patient experience of hand and wrist surgical patients: An exploratory study using patient journey mapping

Patient-centred care is becoming more important in healthcare. The success of patient-centred care can be assessed by exploring the patient experience through a patient journey map. As the number of outpatient surgeries is increasing, it is important to reveal the specific characteristics of this type of surgery. The perioperative patient...

Early recovery trajectories after fast-track primary total hip arthroplasty: The role of patient characteristics

Background and purpose — Little is known about heterogeneity in early recovery after primary total hip arthroplasty (THA). Therefore, we characterized subgroups of patients according to their hip function trajectory during the first 6 weeks after THA in a fast-track setting. Patients and methods — 94 patients (median age 65 years [41–82], 56...

Dynamics of an orthopaedic team: Insights to improve teamwork through a design thinking approach

Supporting teamwork in healthcare is a way to foster both the quality and safety of care, and better working conditions for all the team members. Although increasing attention is paid to this topic on a general level, there is less knowledge about its unfolding in orthopaedic units and its translation to interventions. OBJECTIVE: To identify...

The Design of a Sailing Yacht with a Bow Rudder

The Design of a New Concept Sailing Yacht

The design of a new concept sailing yacht

Organisatie v/d grootschalige enkelproduktie

Product design