Melanie van der Velde-van Buuringen

Biographic Data

ID9500235
NAMEMelanie van der Velde-van Buuringen
GIVEN NAMESMelanie van der Velde
FAMILY NAMEvan Buuringen
SIGNATUREVAN BUURINGEN M D V
AFFILIATIONSLeiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands
ORCID0000-0003-2039-4038
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS2
TOTAL CITATIONS0
WORKS AS AUTHOR2
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX0

  • Ensuring Outdoor Stays for Older Adults in Residential Care Facilities Through Governance and Policy – A Position Paper

    Open AccessMadeleine Liljegren, Melanie van der Velde-van Buuringen et al.ARTICLEJournal of Aging and Environment2026

    Despite well-documented health benefits, outdoor stays remain limited for older adults living in residential care facilities (RCFs) across Europe. This position paper compares governance, policy, and research in the Netherlands, Finland, and Sweden, identifying key barriers, particularly for persons experiencing physical or cognitive decline. Drawing on three theoretical models, the paper highlights a persistent gap between evidence and practice,…

  • Effects of a Garden Use Intervention on Daily Life and Quality of Life Among Nursing Home Residents Living with Dementia

    Open AccessMelanie van der Velde-van Buuringen, Hilde Verbeek et al.ARTICLEEnvironment and Behavior2026

    This study examined the effect of a multicomponent garden use intervention—incorporating physical, social, and organizational environmental components—on garden use, daily life, and quality of life (QoL) of people living with dementia in a Dutch nursing home. Using the Maastricht Electronic Daily Life Observation Tool and QUALIDEM, outcomes were observed at baseline, 1 year (post), and 2 years (follow-up). Garden use slightly increased post-inter…