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De communicatief competente professional in de ogen van managers: Een kwalitatieve exploratie als input voor curriculumontwikkeling
Faber-de Lange, Brigitte ; Pool, E.M.C. van der
2015, Article / Letter to editor (Tijdschrift voor Taalbeheersing (Groningen), vol. 37, iss. 2, (2015), pp. 217-239)The communicative competent professional from a managerial perspective. A qualitative exploration is input for curriculum development. Research indicates that the communicative performance of starting professionals does not always match managers' expectations, although managers rate communication as important for their professional success. lnstitutes of higher education have the task of designing educational programmes that prepare students to meet the professional challenges concerning their communication. This article explores what managers themselves define as good professional communication. Their practical definitions of communicative competence were investigated through 44 semi-structured interviews in four professional business contexts (accountancy, communication, legal, and logistics). The research focused on the communicative competence of starting professionals and revealed (1) that communication is inextricably bound with the start¡ng professionals' work, (2) what specific genres starting professionals use, (3) that the quality requirements managers impose concern both text craftsmanship and contextual awareness and, (4) that managers rate communicative competence as important for organisations and starting professionals themselves. This implies that professional communication should play a prominent role in the curriculum with more focus on strategic communication awareness in relation to professional practically-oriented tasks. This will prepare students more effectively to meet managers' expectations regarding communication.
Validity and reliability of serratus anterior hand held dynamometry
Ijspeert, J ; Kerstens, H.C.J.W. ; Janssen, R. ; Geurts, A.C.H. ; Alfen, N. van ; Groothuis, JT
2020, Article / Letter to editor (BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, vol. 20, iss. 1, (2020))Background Strength testing of the serratus anterior muscle with hand held dynamometry (HDD) in supine subjects has low reproducibility, and is influenced by compensatory activity of other muscles like the pectoralis major and upper trapezius. Previously, two manual maximum voluntary isometric contraction tests of the serratus anterior muscle were reported that recruited optimal surface electromyography (sEMG) activity in a sitting position. We adapted three manual muscle tests to make them suitable for HHD and investigated their validity and reliability. Methods Twenty-one healthy adults were examined by two assessors in one supine and two seated positions. Each test was repeated twice. Construct validity was determined by evaluating force production (assessed with HHD) in relation to sEMG of the serratus anterior, upper trapezius and pectoralis major muscles, comparing the three test positions. Intra- and interrater reliability were determined by calculating intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC) smallest detectable change (SDC) and standard error of measurement (SEM). Results Serratus anterior muscle sEMG activity was most isolated in a seated position with the humerus in 90 degrees anteflexion in the scapular plane. This resulted in the lowest measured force levels in this position with a mean force of 296 N (SEM 15.8 N). Intrarater reliability yielded an ICC of 0.658 (95% CI 0.325; 0.846) and an interrater reliability of 0.277 (95% CI -0.089;0.605). SDC was 127 Newton, SEM 45.8 Newton. Conclusion The results indicate that validity for strength testing of the serratus anterior muscle is optimal with subjects in a seated position and the shoulder flexed at 90 degrees in the scapular plane. Intrarater reliability is moderate and interrater reliability of this procedure is poor. However the high SDC values make it difficult to use the measurement in repeated measurements.
Experienced complaints, activity limitations and loss of motor capacities in patients with pure hereditary spastic paraplegia: a web-based survey in the Netherlands
Lith, B.J.H. van ; Kerstens, H.C.J.W. ; Bemd, LAC van den ; Nijhuis-van der Sanden, M.W.G. ; Weerdesteyn, V. ; Smeets, R.J.E.M. ; Fheodoroff, K ; Warrenburg, BPC van de ; Geurts, A.C.H.
2020, Article / Letter to editor (Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, vol. 15, iss. 1, (2020))Background Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) is a group of inherited disorders characterized by progressive spastic paresis of the lower limbs. Treatment is often focused on reducing spasticity and its physical consequences. To better address individual patients' needs, we investigated a broad range of experienced complaints, activity limitations, and loss of motor capacities in pure HSP. In addition, we aimed to identify patient characteristics that are associated with increased fall risk and/or reduced walking capacity. Methods We developed and distributed an HSP-specific online questionnaire in the Netherlands. A total of 109 out of 166 questionnaires returned by participants with pure HSP were analyzed. Results Participants experienced the greatest burden from muscle stiffness and limited standing and walking activities, while 72% reported leg and/or back pain. Thirty-five and 46% reported to use walking aids (e.g. crutches) indoors and outdoors, respectively; 57% reported a fall incidence of at least twice a year ('fallers'); in 51% a fall had led to an injury at least once; and 73% reported fear of falling. Duration of spasticity and incapacity to rise from the floor were positively associated with being a 'faller', whereas non-neurological comorbidity and wheelchair use were negatively associated. Higher age, experienced gait problems, not being able to stand for 10 min, and incapacity to open a heavy door showed a negative association with being a 'walker without aids' (> 500 m). Conclusions Our results emphasize the large impact of spastic paraparesis on the lives of people with pure HSP and contribute to a better understanding of possible targets for rehabilitation.
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Bruijn, Paola de ; Jansen, E.L.
2019, Part of book or chapter of book (Vos, N. de; Keinemans, S.; Heijst, P. van (ed.), Art Based Research voor het social domein. Op kunsten gebaseerd praktijkgericht onderzoek, pp. 145-166)
Leren van praktijkervaringen met duurzaam transport : Green Freight Europe en het opzetten van een kennisbank met best cases
Pieters, Reinder ; Sterre, Peter van der ; Langerak, Tom ; Kaledinova, Elena ; Weijers, S.J.C.M.
2013, Book (monograph) Het concreet handen en voeten geven aan duurzaam transport is voor veel logistieke dienstverleners en verladers nog steeds een relatief lastige vraag. Bijna elk transporterend bedrijf is bezig met duurzaamheid, maar men lijkt weinig van elkaar te leren. Het delen van ervaringen zou logistieke dienstverleners en verladers moeten kunnen helpen om voor hun transport nieuwe ideeën en een andere insteek te bedenken. De keurmerkorganisatie Green Freight Europe (GFE) wil graag een eigen databank voor dit soort ervaringen op zetten en zo hun leden stimuleren en helpen bij het opzetten van duurzame initiatieven. Ter ondersteuning van dit plan heeft de HAN een aantal logistieke dienstverleners en verladers geïnterviewd en een korte enquête uitgevoerd onder GFE leden. In dit artikel doen we daar verslag van. Het blijkt van belang een goed balans te vinden tussen het verleiden van de GFE leden leerzame cases aan te bieden, zonder dat de indiener het gevoel krijgt dat hij hierdoor zijn concurrentievoordeel misloopt.

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