Optimizing the quality of multidisciplinary team (MDO) meetings A Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meeting serves as a crucial tool for enhancing the quality of care. However, this process presents considerable challenges for all involved parties due to the diverse range of disciplines participating, as well as the need for effective time management and decision-making.
Co-creating tools to improve healthcare for frail older adultsUNO Amsterdam, the Amsterdam UMC University Network of Organizations for care for older adults, connects science with practice. Nursing professionals, physicians, allied health professionals, managers and researchers join forces to improve care for frail older adults.
Patient-friendly language in electronic health recordsTo improve the understandability of health records, APH researcher Hugo van Mens developed an algorithm to generate diagnosis clarifications in more patient-friendly language.
Proven effective dementia support program rolls out to 600+ centers worldwideOver the past decades, many initiatives have been developed to support people with dementia living in the community and their family carers. However, these supporting initiatives are often fragmented and family carers, and even professionals, are not always aware of what support is available.
