Publications

Digitally supported dietary counseling increases protein intake in community dwelling older adults: preliminary results of the VITAMIN RCT

BACKGROUND. In order to prevent sarcopenia in community dwelling older adults a higher daily protein intake is needed. A new e-health strategy for dietary counseling was used with the aim to increase total daily ...

Can energy expenditure estimates from bio-impedance equipment replace estimates by Harris-Benedict in patients with head and neck cancer?

Bio-electrical impedance analysis

Rationale: Diagnosis of sarcopenia in older adults is essential for early treatment in clinical practice. Bio-electrical impedance<br/>analysis (BIA) may be a valid means to assess appendicular lean mass (ALM) ...

Digitally supported dietary counseling increases protein intake in community dwelling older adults: preliminary results of the VITAMIN RCT

Rationale In order to prevent sarcopenia in community dwelling older adults a higher daily protein intake is needed. A new m-health strategy for dietary counseling was used with the aim to increase total daily ...

Assessment of appendicular lean mass for diagnosis of sarcopenia in older adults

Rationale: Diagnosis of sarcopenia in older adults is essential for early treatment in clinical practice. Bio-electrical impedance analysis (BIA) may be a valid means to assess appendicular lean mass (ALM) in older ...

Effectiveness of dietetic treatment assessed by predefined criteria at 9 months in primary care in the Netherlands: results of the DIEET study

Effect of a whey protein drink enriched with leucine and vitamin D on lean mass and glycemic control during a lifestyle intervention in obese older adults with (pre-)diabetes type 2

Effectiveness of physiotherapy with telerehabilitation in surgical patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Impact of dietary protein supplementation on length of hospital stay and mortality in older adults

Effect of a whey protein drink enriched with leucine and vitamin D on lean mass and glycemic control during a lifestyle intervention in obese older adults with (pre-)diabetes type 2: a double-blind RCT

Impact of dietary protein supplementation on length of hospital stay and mortality in older adults

Consensus statement on physical rehabilitation in children and adolescents with osteogenesis imperfecta

Effectiveness of dietetic treatment after 9 months in primary care in The Netherlands

Cost-effectiveness of a blended physiotherapy intervention compared to usual physiotherapy in patients with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis

BACKGROUND: Blended physiotherapy, in which physiotherapy sessions and an online application are integrated, might support patients in taking an active role in the management of their chronic condition and may reduce ...

Erratum to “The Scale on COmmunity care PErceptions (SCOPE) for nursing students: a development and psychometric validation study”

A digitally supported home-based exercise training program and dietary protein intervention for community dwelling older adults

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 ...

Feasibility of muscle activity assessment with surface electromyography during bed cycling exercise in intensive care unit patients

Measuring and monitoring lean body mass in critical illness

Purpose of review<br/>To help guide metabolic support in critical care, an understanding of patients’ nutritional status and risk is important. Several methods to monitor lean body mass are increasingly ...

Netwerk Chronische Pijn

App preferences and experiences of recreational runners, cyclists and walkers

Effectiveness of a blended physical therapist intervention in people with hip osteoarthritis, knee osteoarthritis, or both

Background: Integrating physical therapy sessions and an online application (e-Exercise) might support people with hip osteoarthritis (OA), knee OA, or both (hip/knee OA) in taking an active role in the management of ...

Analysis of the features important for the effectiveness of physical activity–related apps for recreational sports

Dose-response effects of supplementation with calcifediol on serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D status and its metabolites

BACKGROUND &amp; AIMS: Oral supplementation with vitamin D is recommended for older adults to maintain a sufficient 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) status throughout the year. While supplementation with vitamin D2 ...

Female sex and depression increase comorbidities in heartfailure patients

Experiences of lifestyle-professionals and their chronically ill clients with apps and wearables for improving lifestyle

Attenuated strength gains during prolonged resistance exercise training in older adults with high inflammatory status

Objectives Chronic systemic low grade inflammation is associated with the age-related loss of muscle mass. Resistance exercise has been suggested to reduce or lower chronic systemic low grade inflammation. However, ...

Not feeling ready to go home

Abstract<br/><br/>Quality problem: <br/><br/>Unplanned hospital readmissions frequently occur and have profound implications for patients. This study explores chronically ill patients' ...

The trigger tool as a method to measure harmful medication errors in children

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to improve medication safety for children; it is important to quantify the occurrence of preventable medication errors (MEs). A trigger tool may be an effective and time-saving ...

Muscle strength is associated with muscle mass in patients with esophageal cancer awaiting surgery

Background and Purpose: Decreased muscle mass and muscle strength are independent predictors of poor postoperative recov- ery in patients with esophageal cancer. If there is an association between muscle mass and ...

Medication adherence in patients with schizophrenia