Publications

Airway Care Interventions for Invasively Ventilated Critically Ill Adults-A Dutch National Survey

<p>Airway care interventions may prevent accumulation of airway secretions and promote their evacuation, but evidence is scarce. Interventions include heated humidification, nebulization of mucolytics and/or ...

Original research: Prediction models for hospital readmissions in patients with heart disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis

<b>Objective: </b>To describe the discrimination and calibration of clinical prediction models, identify characteristics that contribute to better predictions and investigate predictors that are ...

Changing Patterns of Substance Use During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Self-Reported Use of Tobacco, Alcohol, Cannabis, and Other Drugs

<p>As in many other countries worldwide, the coronavirus pandemic prompted the implementation of an “intelligent lockdown” in the spring of 2020 in the Netherlands, including the closure of ...

Longitudinal changes in muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance in acutely hospitalized older adults

<p>OBJECTIVES: Acute hospitalization may lead to a decrease in muscle measures, but limited studies are reporting on the changes after discharge. The aim of this study was to determine longitudinal changes in ...

A higher protein intake at breakfast and lunch is associated with a higher total daily protein intake in older adults: a post-hoc cross-sectional analysis of four randomised controlled trials

<b>Background: </b>A protein intake of 30‐40 g per meal is suggested to maximally stimulate muscle protein synthesis in older adults and could therefore contribute to the prevention of ...

Ventilation management and clinical outcomes in invasively ventilated patients with COVID-19 (PRoVENT-COVID)

<p>BACKGROUND: Little is known about the practice of ventilation management in patients with COVID-19. We aimed to describe the practice of ventilation management and to establish outcomes in invasively ...

MRI Assessment of Swallow Muscle Activation with the Swallow Exercise Aid and with Conventional Exercises in Healthy Volunteers: An Explorative Biomechanical Study

<p>Swallowing muscle strength exercises are effective in restoring swallowing function. In order to perform the exercises with progressive load, the swallow exercise aid (SEA) was developed. Precise knowledge ...

Factors Associated with Step Numbers in Acutely Hospitalized Older Adults: The Hospital-Activities of Daily Living Study

<p>OBJECTIVES: To determine the number of steps taken by older patients in hospital and 1 week after discharge; to identify factors associated with step numbers after discharge; and to examine the association ...

Parenting a child with Marfan syndrome

Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a multisystemic, autosomal dominant connective tissue disorder that occurs de novo in 25%. In many families, parent and child(ren) are affected, which may increase distress in parents. To ...

Automated screening of COVID-19 preprints: can we help authors to improve transparency and reproducibility?

Awake Proning as an Adjunctive Therapy for Refractory Hypoxemia in Non-Intubated Patients with COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Failure: Guidance from an International Group of Healthcare Workers

Non-intubated patients with acute respiratory failure due to COVID-19 could benefit from awake proning. Awake proning is an attractive intervention in settings with limited resources, as it comes with no additional ...

Feasibility and outcomes of a goal-directed physical therapy program for patients with metastatic breast cancer

<p>PURPOSE: To evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of a tailored, goal-directed, and exercise-based physical therapy program for patients with metastatic breast cancer (MBC).</p><p>METHODS: This ...

The use of mechanical insufflation-exsufflation in invasively ventilated critically ill adults: a scoping review protocol

<p>BACKGROUND: Critically ill patients receiving invasive ventilation are at risk of sputum retention. Mechanical insufflation-exsufflation (MI-E) is a technique used to mobilise sputum and optimise airway ...

How to establish increased protein intake in a blended lifestyle intervention in community-dwelling older adults?

Rationale: The dietary protein counselling of the VITAMIN trial showed to be effective in increasing the protein intake in community-dwelling older adults up to 1.41 g/kg/day after 6-months intervention and ...

Blended home-based exercise and dietary protein in community-dwelling older adults: a cluster randomized controlled trial

<p><b>Background:</b> Effective and sustainable interventions are needed to counteract the decline in physical function and sarcopenia in the growing aging population. The aim of this study was to ...

Evaluation of treatment outcome using the Patient Specific Functional Scale in knee osteoarthritis patients undergoing multidisciplinary rehabilitation

Expiratory muscle strength training in patients after total laryngectomy

<p>OBJECTIVES: Expiratory muscle strength training (EMST) is a threshold based device-driven treatment for improving expiratory pressure. EMST proved to be effective in different patient groups to improve cough ...

Factors related to fear of movement after acute cardiac hospitalization

Background: Fear of movement (kinesiophobia) after an acute cardiac hospitalization (ACH) is associated with reduced physical activity (PA) and non-adherence to cardiac rehabilitation (CR). Purpose: To investigate ...

Preprint servers' policies, submission requirements, and transparency in reporting and research integrity recommendations

Urban Vitality Open Science Support Desk

Deze rapportage omvat de evaluatie van de pilot Open Science Support Desk (OSSD). Het bemensen van de OSSD is een van de activiteiten die erop gericht zijn om de kwaliteit van het onderzoek dat uitgevoerd wordt in de ...

Asynchronous mHealth interventions in rheumatoid arthritis

<p>BACKGROUND: Mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets have surged in popularity in recent years, generating numerous possibilities for their use in health care as mobile health (mHealth) tools. One ...

Improving Physical Activity in Adults Admitted to a Hospital With Interventions Developed and Implemented Through Cocreation: Protocol for a Pre-Post Embedded Mixed Methods Study

<p>BACKGROUND: Admission to a hospital is often related with hospital-associated disabilities. Improving physical activity during hospitalization is considered effective to counteract hospital-associated ...

Beyond maternal education

<p>Objective We examined whether the role of maternal education in children's unhealthy snacking diet is moderated by other socio-economic indicators. Methods Participants were selected from the Amsterdam Born ...

The longitudinal association between depressive symptoms and functional abilities in older patients

<p>OBJECTIVES: To investigate the course of depressive symptoms, and basic and instrumental activities of daily living (collectively described as, (I)ADL functioning) from acute admission until one year ...

Obese older Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients with muscle insulin resistance benefit from an enriched protein drink during combined lifestyle intervention

<p>(1) Background: Recent research showed that subtypes of patients with type 2 diabetes may differ in response to lifestyle interventions based on their organ-specific insulin resistance (IR). (2) Methods: 123 ...

How to establish increased protein intake in a blended lifestyle intervention in community-dwelling older adults?

Rationale: The dietary protein counselling of the VITAMIN trial showed to be effective in increasing the protein intake in community-dwelling older adults up to 1.41 g/kg/day after 6-months intervention and ...

Digitally supported dietary counseling increases protein intake in community dwelling older adults

Purpose: For prevention of sarcopenia and functional decline in community dwelling older adults, a higher daily protein intake is needed in addition to increased exercise. A new e-health strategy for dietary ...

Implementation of blended and combined exercise and nutrition programs for older adults

Purpose: Interprofessional collaboration and adaptation of e-health are necessary to implement innovative exercise and nutrition interventions in health practice. The aims of this qualitative study were 1) determine ...

Motivational factors mediate the association of general self-efficacy and performance outcomes in acutely hospitalised older patients

<p>OBJECTIVES: To study (i) the association of general self-efficacy (GSE) on the course of subjective (i.e. basic and instrumental activities of daily living (ADLs and IADLs) and objective physical performance ...

Successful lifestyle modification in older patients with coronary artery disease

How nursing students' placement preferences and perceptions of community care develop in a more 'community-oriented' curriculum

<p>Background: Extramuralisation in healthcare has influenced medical and nursing curricula internationally with the incorporation of themes related to primary/ community care. Despite this, students do not ...

Total dietary antioxidant capacity and longitudinal trajectories of body composition

Although there is some evidence that total dietary antioxidant capacity (TDAC) is inversely associated with the presence of obesity, no longitudinal studies have been performed investigating the effect of TDAC on ...

Ontwikkeling en implementatie van een geriatrisch revalidatieprogramma CO-FIT+

The scientific basis for secondary prevention of coronary artery disease: recent contributions from the Netherlands.

While the beneficial effects of secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease are undisputed, implementation remains challenging. A gap between guideline-mandated risk factor targets and clinical reality was ...

Influence of nursing staff attitudes and characteristics on the use of coercive measures in acute mental health services-A systematic review

4.1 Introduction<br/>The use of coercive measures generally has negative effects on patients. To help prevent its use, professionals need insight into what nurses believe about coercion and which staff ...

Barriers and facilitators to ask for lower urinary tract symptoms in people with low back pain and pelvic girdle pain. A qualitative study

<p>BACKGROUND: Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) may be a relevant comorbidity when managing people with low back or pelvic girdle pain. It is unknown how often physiotherapists inquire about LUTS, and what ...

Video-based tools to enhance nurses' geriatric knowledge

Lifestyle modification in older versus younger patients with coronary artery disease

<p>Objective: To compare the treatment effect on lifestyle-related risk factors (LRFs) in older (≥65 years) versus younger (<65 years) patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) in The Randomised ...

Just Dance? Teachers Perspectives on Implementing a Daily Classroom Physical Activity Break

A regular short physical activity break in the classroom may improve classroom behavior. The current study reports on the results of the implementation of a daily 10-min Just Dance break in the classroom. A total of ...

Intersectoral cooperation in 12 European case studies aiming for better health, environmental sustainability, and health equity protocol for a qualitative evaluation

<p>BACKGROUND: The INHERIT (INtersectoral Health and Environment Research for InnovaTion) project has evaluated intersectoral cooperation (IC) in 12 European case studies attempting to promote health, ...

Reasons for and outcome of occupational therapy consultation and treatment in the context of multidisciplinary cancer rehabilitation; a historical cohort study

<p>INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to investigate reasons why people consulted an occupational therapist following cancer treatment, and to examine the outcome of occupational therapy interventions, in ...

Evaluation of an educational course for primary care physiotherapists on comorbidity-adapted exercise therapy in knee osteoarthritis

<p>OBJECTIVE: The objectives of the present study were to: (1) evaluate the effect of an educational course on competence (knowledge and clinical reasoning) of primary care physical therapists (PTs) in treating ...

Preservation of lean mass upon combined lifestyle intervention in older adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes during 6-months follow-up after RCT (PROBE study)

Steps to recovery

<p>BACKGROUND: Early mobilization has been proven effective for patients in intensive care units (ICUs) to improve functional recovery. However, early mobilization of critically ill, often mechanically ...

Structured clinical reasoning for exercise prescription in patients with comorbidity

<p>Purpose: Exercise therapy is an effective intervention in a variety of chronic diseases. The prescription of exercise therapy is usually directed toward an index disease. The presence of comorbidity may ...

Open science checklist Urban Vitality

This open science checklist is for researchers, trainees and students to assist them in implementing open science in their research activities. The checklist is inspired by open science principles, the Netherlands ...

Preparing undergraduate students for clinical work in a complex environment

<p>BACKGROUND: Intensive Care Units (ICUs) are daunting environments for physiotherapy (PT) students performing clinical rotations. To prepare students for this environment, a newly developed, evidence-based ...

Effectiveness of Serious Games to Increase Physical Activity in Children With a Chronic Disease: Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis

<p>BACKGROUND: Physical activity (PA) is important for children with a chronic disease. Serious games may be useful to promote PA levels among these children.</p><p>OBJECTIVE: The primary purpose of ...

Driving Performance in Patients With Idiopathic Cervical Dystonia; A Driving Simulator Pilot Study

<p><b>Objective: </b>To explore driving performance and driving safety in patients with cervical dystonia (CD) on a simulated lane tracking, intersections and highway ride and to compare it to ...

The effect of perceived knee joint instability on responses to external perturbations during gait in patients with knee osteoarthritis

Association between organizational characteristics and adequate pain management at the intensive care unit

<b>Purpose</b><br/>Half of the patients experience pain during their ICU stay which is known to influence their outcomes. Nurses and physicians encounter organizational barriers towards pain ...

A consensus-based framework for conducting and reporting osteoarthritis phenotype research

<p>BACKGROUND: The concept of osteoarthritis (OA) heterogeneity is evolving and gaining renewed interest. According to this concept, distinct subtypes of OA need to be defined that will likely require ...

Education Needs of Dutch Physical Therapists for the Treatment of Patients With Advanced Cancer: A Mixed Methods Study

<p>BACKGROUND: The survival rates for patients with advanced cancer have increased over time. Many patients experience symptoms and functional limitations that impair activities of daily living and limit ...

Editorial: The relevance of nutrition therapy on outcome from critical illness

Is a model of stratified exercise therapy by physical therapists in primary care feasible in patients with knee osteoarthritis?

<p>OBJECTIVES: To explore the feasibility of a newly developed model of stratified exercise therapy in primary care for patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA).</p><p>DESIGN: Mixed method design ...

Active Ingredients and Mechanisms of Change in Motivational Interviewing for Medication Adherence. A Mixed Methods Study of Patient-Therapist Interaction in Patients With Schizophrenia

Background<br/>Trials studying Motivational Interviewing (MI) to improve medication adherence in patients with schizophrenia showed mixed results. Moreover, it is unknown which active MI-ingredients are ...

Fear of movement in patients attending cardiac rehabilitation

Objectives: To determine the psychometric properties of a questionnaire to assess fear of movement (kinesiophobia): the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK-NL Heart), and to investigate the prevalence of kinesiophobia ...

Insight into the Posthospital Syndrome: A 3-month longitudinal follow up on geriatric syndromes and their association with functional decline, readmission, and mortality

<p>BACKGROUND: Acute hospitalization may lead to posthospital syndrome, but no studies have investigated how this syndrome manifests and geriatric syndromes are often used as synonym. However, studies on ...

Focus group study on mechanical in- exsufflation in invasively ventilated intensive care patients

Introduction: Few data described practicalities of using mechanical insufflation-exsufflation (MI-E) for invasively ventilated ICU patients and evidence for benefit of their use is lacking.<br/>Aim and ...

Finding your feet

Introduction<br/>International placements challenge students to find the right level of participation, as local practices, language and time pressure may affect their engagement in patient-related tasks or team ...

Assessment instruments of movement quality in patients with non-specific low back pain: A systematic review and selection of instruments

<p><strong>Background:</strong> Observing and analyzing movement quality (MQ) in patients with non-specific low back pain (NS-LBP) is important in the clinical reasoning of primary care ...

Development of a core capability framework for qualified health professionals to optimise care for people with osteoarthritis: an OARSI initiative

<p>OBJECTIVE: Develop a generic trans-disciplinary, skills-based capability framework for health professionals providing care for people with OA.</p><p>DESIGN: e-Delphi survey. An international ...

Moderators of exercise effects on cancer-related fatigue

<p><b>PURPOSE:</b> Fatigue is a common and potentially disabling symptom in patients with cancer. It can often be effectively reduced by exercise. Yet, effects of exercise interventions might differ ...

Determinants of dietary behaviour in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury or lower limb amputation

<p>Objective This study aims to identify determinants of dietary behaviour in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury or lower limb amputation, from the perspectives of both wheelchair users and rehabilitation ...

Healthy lifestyle and life expectancy free of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes

<p>OBJECTIVE: To examine how a healthy lifestyle is related to life expectancy that is free from major chronic diseases.</p><p>DESIGN: Prospective cohort study.</p><p>SETTING AND ...

Generalized joint hypermobility and perceived harmfulness in healthy adolescents; impact on muscle strength, motor performance and physical activity level

<p> Objective : The first aim of this study was to determine whether adolescents with asymptomatic Generalized Joint Hypermobility (GJH) have a lower level of physical functioning (physical activity level, ...

The association between preoperative fatigue and instrumental activities in daily living with complications and length of hospital stay in patients undergoing colorectal surgery

<p>BACKGROUND: The incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) is highest among the elderly. An important treatment modality is surgery. After surgery, due to poor functional recovery, some elderly have an increased ...

Long-term swallowing, trismus, and speech outcomes after combined chemoradiotherapy and preventive rehabilitation for head and neck cancer; 10-year plus update

<p>BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to explore the 10-year plus outcomes of Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy with concomitant chemotherapy (CRT) combined with preventive swallowing rehabilitation ...

Macronutrient intake and frailty

<p>PURPOSE: To investigate the longitudinal association between the macronutrient composition of the diet and frailty.</p><p>METHODS: Data were obtained from 5205 Dutch middle-aged and older adults ...

Predicting disclosure and help-seeking in university students with psychosocial problems based on stigma and attitudes towards disclosure and help-seeking

Despite high prevalence of mental health problems among university students, there’s a gap between the need for help and the actual treatment received. This study<br/>investigated disclosure on distress ...

The pre- and postoperative course of functional status in patients undergoing esophageal cancer surgery

<p>Introduction: To optimally target physiotherapy treatment, knowledge of the pre- and postoperative course of functional status in patients undergoing esophagectomy is required. The aim of this prospective ...

Doxycycline for exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in outpatients

<p>No clinical characteristics, particularly not sputum characteristics, can guide antibiotic prescription in patients with mild to severe COPD exacerbations </p>

How interoperable is our semantic model and for who?

The influence of partners on lifestyle-related risk factors in patients after an acute coronary syndrome

<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><b>Background </b>Having a partner is associated with better prognosis in patients with cardiovascular disease. However, the ...

Corrigendum

In the Abstract the following is sentence is changed:<br/><br/>Original abstract sentence<br/>A strong negative correlation was found between the<br/>TSK-NL Heart and the HADS (Anxiety) (rs ...

Viewing exercise oncology through the lens of multidisciplinarity

Minimum data set prototype Urban Vitality

An example for the development of a potential Minimum Data Set (MDS) within the Urban Vitality (UV) themes ‘Gezond ouder worden / Mensen in Beweging’. The goal is to ensure more uniform collection of ...

Semantic modeling process of body composition data and protein intake estimation

The effects of exercise on cardiovascular disease risk factors and cardiovascular physiology in rheumatoid arthritis

<p>Cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality is highly prevalent in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with debilitating effects for the individual as well as significant healthcare impact. ...

Stratified exercise therapy compared with usual care by physical therapists in patients with knee osteoarthritis

<p>OBJECTIVES: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by its heterogeneity, with large differences in clinical characteristics between patients. Therefore, a stratified approach to exercise therapy, whereby ...

The R of FAIR

The ultimate goal of FAIR is to optimize the Reuse of data. To achieve this, metadata and data should be well-described and documented so that they can be replicated, understood and/or combined in different settings. ...

Motivational interviewing

Marfan syndrome in adolescence: adolescents' perspectives on (physical) functioning, disability, contextual factors and support needs

Although essential for providing optimal adolescent patient support, knowledge of the impact of Marfan syndrome in adolescence is limited. To explore adolescents’ perceived impact of Marfan syndrome on ...

Klienten und ihr System im Detail betrachten–Person Environment Occupation Performance (PEOP) Model

Das PEOP-Modell geht davon aus, dass sich Person, Umwelt und Betätigung gegenseitig beeinflussen. Damit tragen sie zu Partizipation, Performanz und Wohlbefinden bei. Das Modell ist eine Unterstützung ...

Measuring triadic decision making in older patients with multiple chronic conditions

<p>OBJECTIVE: To develop a valid and reliable tool to measure triadic decision making between older adults with multiple chronic conditions (MCC), their informal caregivers and ...

Validation of the Systematic COronary Risk Evaluation - Older Persons (SCORE-OP) in the EPIC-Norfolk prospective population study

BACKGROUND:<br/>The Systematic COronary Risk Evaluation - Older Persons (SCORE-OP) algorithm is developed to assess 10-year risk of death due to cardiovascular disease (CVD) in individuals aged ...

Effects of a blended home-based exercise program and dietary protein intervention on physical performance in community-dwelling older adults: results from the VITAMIN CRCT

Dietary protein, exercise, and frailty domains

<p>Increasing awareness of the impact of frailty on elderly people resulted in research focusing on factors that contribute to the development and persistence of frailty including nutrition and physical ...

Journals' instructions to authors

<p>In light of increasing calls for transparent reporting of research and prevention of detrimental research practices, we conducted a cross-sectional machine-assisted analysis of a representative sample of ...

Effectiveness of sensor monitoring in a rehabilitation programme for older patients after hip fracture

<p>OBJECTIVES: to test the effects of an intervention involving sensor monitoring-informed occupational therapy on top of a cognitive behavioural treatment (CBT)-based coaching therapy on daily functioning in ...

CN04: Effects of a Blended Home-Based Exercise Program and Protein Counselling in Community Dwelling Older Adults: Results of the VITAMIN RCT

Long-term specialized physical therapy in Cervical Dystonia

<p>Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a specialized physical therapy (SPT) program on disability in cervical dystonia (CD) compared to regular physical therapy (RPT). Design: A single-blinded ...

Verkennende studie naar oudercontact binnen de kinderopvang omtrent gezond voedings- en beweeggedrag

Muscle strength is longitudinally associated with mobility among older adults after acute hospitalization

Abstract Background: 30 to 60% of the acute hospitalized older adults experience functional decline after hospitalization. The first signs of functional decline after discharge can often be observed in the inability ...

Study protocol of a prospective multicenter study comparing (cost-)effectiveness of a tailored interdisciplinary head and neck rehabilitation program to usual supportive care for patients treated with concomitant chemo- or bioradiotherapy

<p>BACKGROUND: Since 2011, a tailored, interdisciplinary head and neck rehabilitation (IHNR) program, covered by the basic healthcare insurance, is offered to advanced head and neck cancer (HNC) patients in the ...

Effects of a blended home-based exercise program and protein counselling in community dwelling older adults: results of the VITAMIN RCT

<b>Purpose:</b> With the ageing population, there is an increasing demand for strategies to optimise muscle mass, strength and physical performance in community dwelling older adults. We designed a new ...

In-Hospital Mobilization, Physical Fitness, and Physical Functioning After Lung Cancer Surgery

<p><b>BACKGROUND:</b> Apart from clinical experience and theoretical considerations, there is a lack of evidence that the level of adherence to in-hospital mobilization protocols is related to ...

Hopelessness and Other Depressive Symptoms in Adults 70 Years and Older as Predictors of All-Cause Mortality Within 3 Months After Acute Hospitalization

<p>OBJECTIVE: Depression among older adults predicts mortality after acute hospitalization. Depression is highly heterogeneous in its presentation of symptoms, whereas individual symptoms may differ in ...

Marfan syndrome in adolescents: perspectives on restrictions in daily functioning and participation - barriers, facilitators and support needs

Trajectories of cognitive-affective depressive symptoms in acutely hospitalized older adults: The hospital-ADL study

<p><b>OBJECTIVE:</b> To identify trajectories of cognitive-affective depressive symptoms among acutely hospitalized older patients and whether trajectories are related to prognostic baseline factors ...

The diagnostic accuracy of headache measurement instruments

<p>AIM: To systematically review the available literature on the diagnostic accuracy of questionnaires and measurement instruments for headaches associated with musculoskeletal ...

Barriers and facilitators with medication use during the transition from hospital to home

<p>BACKGROUND: During transitions from hospital to home, up to half of all patients experience medication-related problems, such as adverse drug events. To reduce these problems, knowledge of patient ...

What does quality of life mean to older adults?

<p>BACKGROUND: Consideration of older adults' quality of life (QoL) is becoming increasingly important in the evaluation, quality improvement and allocation of health and social care services. While numerous ...

ICU Survivors Have a Substantial Higher Risk of Developing New Chronic Conditions Compared to a Population-Based Control Group

<p>OBJECTIVES: To describe the types and prevalence of chronic conditions in an ICU population and a population-based control group during the year before ICU admission and to quantify the risk of developing ...

CT determined psoas muscle area predicts mortality in women undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation

<p>Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the predictive value of PMA measurement for mortality. Background: Current surgical risk stratification have limited predictive value in the transcatheter ...

Respect for autonomy versus health promotion

Introduction: In 2011 5,3 million people had a chronic disease. Secondly patients want to have more influence in regulating their own disease. Self-management is increasingly being mentioned as a possible solution. ...

Psychosomatic therapy for patients frequently attending primary care with medically unexplained symptoms, the CORPUS trial: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

<b>Background:</b> Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS) are highly prevalent and pose a burden both on patients and on health care. In a pilot study psychosomatic therapy delivered by specialised ...

Causes of reporting bias: a theoretical framework [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

<p>Reporting of research findings is often selective. This threatens the validity of the published body of knowledge if the decision to report depends on the nature of the results. The evidence derived from ...

Impact of peer review on discussion of study limitations and strength of claims in randomized trial reports: a before and after study

<p>Background: In their research reports, scientists are expected to discuss limitations that their studies have. Previous research showed that often, such discussion is absent. Also, many journals emphasize ...

“But I did not touch nobody!” – Patients’ and nurses’ perspectives and recommendations after aggression on psychiatric wards

Aims: To gain a deeper understanding of the differences in patients and staff per‐<br/>spectives in response to aggression and to explore recommendations on prevention.<br/><br/>Design: ...

A digitally supported home-based exercise training program and dietary protein intervention for community dwelling older adults: protocol of the cluster randomised controlled VITAMIN trial

BACKGROUND: Increased physical activity and dietary protein intake are promising interventions to prevent or treat the age-related decline in physical performance in older adults. There are well-controlled exercise ...

Practice-oriented research in the Dutch social care field – an urgent challenge

Rick Kwekkeboom wrote this article in April 2016. It was then published in "Der pädagogische Blick", 24. Jg. 2016.