Bridging the gap: the workforce-patient dynamics: Understanding system behaviour of the social-organisational mental health care system to increase health care sustainability: a focus study on alcohol use disorders in the Netherlands

Substance use disorders, particularly alcohol use disorder (AUD), are a major global health challenge, significantly impacting morbidity and mortality rates. In the Netherlands, around 20% of the population is affected by excessive alcohol consumption, with a notable treatment gap and disproportionate effects on the elderly. Despite increased...

Multidisciplinaire zorg voor kwetsbare ouderen: Ontwerp en capaciteitsbepaling van een poliklinisch proces in het Reinier de Graaf Gasthuis

The Reinier de Graaf Hospital in Delft has concluded that care for frail elderly with impaired mobility is not always optimal. Due to multimorbidity, traditional monodisciplinary care is not the best possible care. The Reinier de Graaf Hospital set out to improve their care process to serve the frail elderly best. It was found that the target...

Walking and Talking: Using persuasive game elements to increase physical activity

Physical activity (PA) benefits a healthy condition. On the broader canvas public health benefits from promoting a healthy lifestyle, which includes sufficient PA. Apart from the lives that are improved, The financial merit of improved public health is substantial. Walking is deemed one of the most effective forms of PA. It is for this reason...