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Reducing nuisance and enhancing efficiency: the impact of spatial interventions on dwell time in urban logistics.

Oral health care in older people in long-term care facilities: An updated systematic review and meta-analyses of implementation strategies

Introduction: Oral health care of older people in long-term care facilities is insufficient, stressing the need for clear evidence-based implementation strategies to improve oral care. In 2013, a systematic review was performed and new evidence was published. This study aimed to gain insights into implementation strategies used to promote or improve oral health care for older people in long-term care facilities, explore their effectiveness and uncover strategy content in behavioral change techniques, and report the differences between the current results and those of the 2013 study. Methods: A systematic review of the literature according to PRISMA guidelines and meta-analyses of implementation strategies were performed. Cochrane Library, PubMed, and CINAHL databases were searched for papers published between 2011 and 2023. Strategies were identified using the Coding Manual for Behavioral Change Techniques. Meta-analyses of oral health outcomes (“plaque” and “denture plaque”) were performed with random-effects models using R language for statistical computing. Results: 16 studies were included in the current results; 20 studies were included in the 2013 findings. More high-quality studies (67 %) were included in this review than in 2013 (47 %). Dental care professionals were involved in 14 of the 16 studies. Fourteen of the 16 studies used and/ or combined five or more different implementation strategies: knowledge, intention, awareness, self-efficacy, attitude, and facilitation of behavior. Implementation positively affected the knowledge and attitudes of the nursing staff; however, the oral health of older people did not necessarily improve. In the 2013 review, more studies indicated combined oral health measurements were effective (71 %) than in the current review (20 %–33 %). Meta-analysis of four studies on dental plaque (0—3 scale) showed a significant, statistically small mean difference of -.21 (CI -.36; -.07, Cohen's d -.29) between the control and treatment group. Meta-analysis of three studies on denture plaque (0—4 scale), showed a significant, statistically large mean difference of -.76 (CI -1.48; -.05, Cohen's d -.88). Conclusions: In this review, more implementation strategies and combinations were used to implement oral care in long-term care. Implementation strategies positively affected the knowledge and attitudes of nursing staff; however, the oral health of older people did not necessarily improve. Meta-analyses on plaque showed that oral care implementations are effective; for denture plaque, the effect size was large and thus may have more clinical value than for dental plaque.

A European Curriculum on Mentoring for Social Inclusion

This curriculum on social mentoring is the result of a collaboration of a diverse group of academics, practitioners and students from around the world and was developed and facilitated as part of the Erasmus Plus Project “Mentoring for Social Inclusion in Europe: Sharing Knowledge and Building Capacity” (Ment4EU). It was implemented for the first time in Europe as a cross-organisational effort with a transdisciplinary approach as a blended intensive program with 30 participants from the partner countries joined by a further 220 students, practitioners and academics from NHL Stenden and the Netherlands for plenary sessions. The intended group of learners for this course are students, lecturers, researchers, academics and practitioners (mentors and program managers/coordinators of mentoring programs) interested in learning about mentoring for social inclusion and who are active in the fields of social work, youth work, sociology, health care, community work, management and organization, and related fields of practice and study programs. The weight of the program is 5 ECTS. This curriculum was developed as part of the Erasmus Plus Cooperation Partnership in Higher Educatoin “Mentoring for Social Inclusion in Europe: Sharing Knowledge and Building Capacity” (Ment4EU), as part of WP3_A2 Training Capacity in higher education institutions, project number 2023-1-AT01-KA220-HED-000158214

Evaluation of the Implementation of a European Curriculum on Mentoring for Social Inclusion

The implementation of the Ment4EU curriculum on social mentoring (Ciff & Brady, 2025) marked a historic milestone in the advancement of mentorship practices within Europe. Held in Leeuwarden, Netherlands, from 3 to 7 February 2025 as a blended intensive program, this initiative stands as the first known enterprise of its kind in the region. It successfully brought together approximately 250 participants from 29 countries, uniting academics, researchers, practitioners, and students who shared a passion for fostering social mentoring as a transformative tool for inclusion, education, and personal and professional development. This evaluation report serves as a comprehensive reflection on the outcomes of the program, assessing its methodologies, impact, and the exchanges that took place among participants. Through a detailed examination, I aimed to highlight the strengths of this pioneering initiative, identify areas for refinement, and explore pathways for broader implementation across Europe. The discussions, collaborations, and insights generated during this event have laid the groundwork for future advancements in structured mentoring, emphasizing its essential role in social cohesion and knowledge-sharing. Through this comprehensive exploration, the report aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse on social mentoring, offering insights into best practices, challenges, and opportunities for expanding mentorship frameworks in European academic institutions. This evaluation report is part of the Erasmus Plus Cooperation Partnership in Higher Education “Mentoring forSocial Inclusion in Europe: Sharing Knowledge and Building Capacity” (Ment4EU), project number 2023-1-AT01-KA220-HED-000158214

Veerkracht, verbeelding en vernieuwing: patronen van innovatie in 33 innovatielabs-projecten

Wat kunnen we doen om de culturele en creatieve sector op langere termijnwendbaarder en weerbaarder te maken? Makers, culturele instellingen enandere creatieve partijen gingen met die vraag aan de slag binnen het pro-gramma Innovatielabs. Tijdens twee edities onderzochten zij hoe innovatie-projecten een verschil kunnen maken bij actuele én toekomstige opgavenin de sector. Van een fundamentele heroverweging van de eigen rol in hetculturele landschap tot de ontwikkeling van innovatieve, sectoroverstijgendesamenwerkingsplatforms. Er is nagedacht hoe instellingen publieksdata kunnendelen om hun doelgroepen beter te bereiken, hoe technologie kan wordeningezet om andere, nieuwe doelgroepen te bereiken en hoe samengewerktkan worden met niet-menselijke actoren voor een duurzamere toekomst.Het zijn natuurlijk mooie uitkomsten, maar met de afzonderlijke resultaten vandeze projecten alleen komen we er niet. Willen we de sector echt beter uit-rusten voor de toekomst, dan moeten we ook aandacht besteden aan deborging en inbedding van de opgedane kennis en ervaringen, op zo’n manierdat anderen erop kunnen voortbouwen. Met dat doel voor ogen, hebbenwe onderzoekers van verschillende kennisinstellingen gevraagd om de 33Innovatielabs-projecten te volgen. Aan de hand van thema’s brachten zijdwarsverbanden tussen de doelen en de gehanteerde methoden van dezeinitiatieven in kaart. Het onderzoek, dat is gefinancierd door Regieorgaan SIA,bleek op zichzelf ook een experiment en leertraject. Want hoe organiseerje kennisontwikkeling en -uitwisseling door en tussen al deze verschillendebetrokkenen en hoe zorg je ervoor dat de belangrijkste opbrengsten sector-breed kunnen worden gedeeld?In dit onderzoeksrapport delen de onderzoekers hun bevindingen. Hierinis niet alleen aandacht voor de resultaten, maar vooral ook voor de inno-vatieprocessen die tot deze resultaten hebben geleid. Daarmee biedt hetrapport inzichten en handvatten om op voort te bouwen. Want als we iets vanInnovatielabs hebben geleerd, dan is het wel dat we alleen door gezamenlijkekennisontwikkeling en -uitwisseling de uitdagingen die voor ons liggen hethoofd kunnen bieden. Dit rapport markeert dan ook niet alleen het einde van Innovatielabs, maar ook een nieuw begin.