Publications

Development and proof of concept of a blended physiotherapeutic intervention for patients with non-specific low back pain

OBJECTIVE:<br/>To develop a blended physiotherapeutic intervention for patients with non-specific low back pain (e-Exercise LBP) and evaluate its proof of concept.<br/><br/>DESIGN:<br/>Focus ...

Longitudinal development of cancer‐related fatigue and physical activity in childhood cancer patients

Purpose<br/>Cancer‐related fatigue is one of the most distressing side effects of childhood cancer treatment. Physical activity can decrease fatigue and has positive effects on other health outcomes. Most ...

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 ...

Current Practice of Airway Care in ICUs in the Netherlands

An international perspective on integrating physiotherapists in oncology care

Professionals’ perspective on the treatment of malnutrition in older adults during hospitalisation and post-discharge

The effect of hydration status on intracellular and extracellular water using bioelectrical impedance analysis measurements

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 ...

Professionals’ perspective on the treatment of malnutrition in older adults during hospitalisation and post-discharge

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 ...

Adherence to and satisfaction with low-intensity physical activity and supervised moderate-high intensity exercise during chemotherapy for breast cancer

<p><b>PURPOSE:</b> In this study, we investigated factors associated with program adherence and patient satisfaction with a home-based physical activity program (Onco-Move, ...

Physical problems, functional limitations, and preferences for physical therapist-guided exercise programs among Dutch patients with metastatic breast cancer: a mixed methods study

<p><b>PURPOSE:</b> In this study we aimed (1) to identify the most prevalent physical symptoms and functional limitations that limit physical activity of patients with palliative treatment for ...

Effectiveness of nutritional interventions in older adults at risk of malnutrition across different health care settings

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 ...

PreSchool@HealthyWeight: A preschool-based intervention for Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) teachers in promoting healthy eating and physical activity in toddlers

Effectiveness of the PLAYgrounds for Toddlers program on type and amount of physical activity in playgrounds of Dutch preschools: a cluster randomized controlled trial

Abstract and poster (poster title differs).

Thirteen weeks of supplementation of vitamin D and leucine-enriched whey protein nutritional supplement attenuates chronic low-grade inflammation in sarcopenic older adults: the PROVIDE study

Background: A chronic low-grade infammatory profle (CLIP) is associated with sarcopenia in older adults. Protein and Vitamin (Vit)D have immune-modulatory potential, but evidence for efects of nutritional ...

Everyday life after a hip fracture

<p>OBJECTIVE: to gain insight into what older adults after hip fracture perceive as most beneficial to their recovery to everyday life.</p><p>DESIGN: qualitative research ...

Determinants of physical activity in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury or lower limb amputation: perspectives of rehabilitation professionals and wheelchair users

<p><b>Purpose:</b> To gain insight into determinants of physical activity in wheelchair users with spinal cord injury or lower limb amputation, from the perspective of both wheelchair users and ...

PRESchool@HealthyWeight: A Preschool-Based Intervention For Promoting Healthy Eating And Physical Activity In Toddlers

Background and aims<br/>The aim of this study was to gain insight in the effect of a preschool-based intervention for Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) teachers on promoting healthy eating and physical ...

Readmission and mortality in patients ≥70 years with acute myocardial infarction or heart failure in the Netherlands: a retrospective cohort study of incidences and changes in risk factors over time

<p>OBJECTIVES: To determine the risk of first unplanned all-cause readmission and mortality of patients ≥70 years with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) or heart failure (HF) and to explore which effects of ...

Sarcopenic obesity in the ICU

<p>PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Sarcopenic obese in older ICU patients may have a higher risk of poor recovery during and after ICU stay, which may lead to longer hospital stay and poor quality of life. In this review, ...

Effects of postacute multidisciplinary rehabilitation including exercise in out-of-hospital settings in the aged

Abstract<br/>Objective: Many older individuals receive rehabilitation in an out-of-hospital setting (OOHS) after acute hospitalization; however, its effect on<br/>mobility and unplanned hospital ...

Feasibility of Exercise Testing in Patients Who Are Critically Ill: A Prospective, Observational Multicenter Study

The course of geriatric syndromes in acutely hospitalized older adults

Objectives<br/>To establish the prevalence and course of geriatric syndromes from hospital admission up to 3 months postdischarge and to determine the probability to retain geriatric syndromes over the period ...

Supporting older adults in exercising with a tablet

<p>BACKGROUND: For older adults, physical activity is vital for maintaining their health and ability to live independently. Home-based programs can help them achieve the recommended exercise frequency. An ...

A preschool-based intervention for Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) teachers in promoting healthy eating and physical activity in toddlers: study protocol of the cluster randomized controlled trial PreSchool@HealthyWeight

<b>Background</b><br/>Interventions to prevent overweight and obesity in toddlers are needed to minimize health inequalities, especially in migration and lower socio-economic groups. Preschools are ...

The current and future contribution of occupational therapy and occupational science to transforming the situation of forced migrants: Critical perspectives from a think tank

This paper reports on the collective ideas of the occupational scientists and therapists who attended the “Refugees – Addressing Key Social Issues” think tank at the Occupational Science Conference ...

Dynamic balance and ankle injury odds

<p>OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate whether dynamic balance, measured with the anterior component of the Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT-ANT), is a risk factor for ankle injuries in ...

Marfan syndrome in childhood: parents' perspectives of the impact on daily functioning of children, parents and family; a qualitative study

<p><b>Background: </b>Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a heritable connective tissue disease caused by a defect in <i>FBN1</i>. The diagnosis is based on the revised Ghent criteria. The main ...

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 ...

Are the school version of the assessment of motor and process skills measures valid for German-speaking children?

BACKGROUND: There are no validated assessment tools for evaluating quality of schoolwork task performance of children living in German-speaking Europe (GSE). OBJECTIVE: To determine whether the international ...

"Now I feel much better than in my previous life"

“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: ...

Wat stimuleert kinderen met astma om meer te gaan bewegen?

Influencing nursing students' perceptions of community care with curriculum-redesign; a quasi-experimental cohort study

<b>Background:</b> The shift in healthcare to extramural leads to more patients with complex health problems receiving nursing care at home. However, the interest of baccalaureate nursing students for ...

Injury incidence and risk factors

Objectives To report (1) the injury incidence in recreational runners in preparation for a 8-km or 16-km running event and (2) which factors were associated with<br/>an increased injury risk. ...

A Mixed Methods Evaluation of a Pressure Training Intervention to Develop Resilience in Female Basketball Players

The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a resilience development intervention, set up around regular exposure to increased pressure. This intervention adopted a quasi-experimental design, delivered ...

Exercise is medicine in oncology

<p>Multiple organizations around the world have issued evidence-based exercise guidance for patients with cancer and cancer survivors. Recently, the American College of Sports Medicine has updated its exercise ...

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 ...

Adverse effects of anxiety on attentional control differ as a function of experience

Decreased Appetite is Associated with Sarcopenia-Related Outcomes in Acute Hospitalized Older Adults

<p>Decreased appetite is one of the main risk factors of malnutrition. Little is known on how appetite changes during hospitalization and after discharge and how it relates with sarcopenia-related outcomes. We ...

The Dutch version of the self-report Child Activity and Limitations Interview in adolescents with chronic pain

Purpose: To assess the factor structure, related constructs and internal consistency of the Child Activity Limitation Interview 21-Child version for use in Dutch-language countries.<br/>Methods: Cross-sectional ...

Effects of a combined physical and psychosocial training for children with cancer

The pre-and postoperative course of functional status of patients with esophageal cancer undergoing esophagectomy

Preventing mucus plugging in invasively ventilated intensive care unit patients — routine or personalized care and ‘primum non nocere’

Two migrants: one is an expat and the other a criminal refugee

“The thing you read the most as a refugee when you start your integration programme is ‘pay’. The second thing is ‘You must complete’ and the third is ‘Take a test’. How at ...

The validity of the 4-Skills Scan A double-validation study

Adequate gross motor skills are an essential aspect of a child’s healthy development. Where physical education (PE) is part of the primary school curriculum, a strong curriculum-based emphasis on evaluation and ...

Exclusion by seclusion

Informal care and diversity in OT education