Publications

The physical competence test of the Dutch National Police

<p>In this study, we investigated the effects of wearing a police uniform and gear on officers’ performance during the Physical Competence Test (PCT) of the Dutch National Police. In a counterbalanced ...

Anonymization - reference card for researchers

Reference card for researchers on anonymization - in order to engage them with research supporters and privacy specialists in their research institutions to deal with research data about people and risk management in ...

Risk Management for Research Data about people. A general matrix to be used by data stewards and research supporters for the assessment of privacy risks with research data and determination of appropriate methods for risk management

This matrix is generic. It is a tool for data stewards or other research supporters to assist researchers in taking appropriate measures for the safe use and protection of data about people in scientific research. It ...

Implementation of Physical Activity into routine Clinical pracTice in Rheumatic Musculoskeletal Disease: The IMPACT-RMD study protocol and rationale

<b>Background:</b> Physical activity is an important intervention for improving disease-related symptoms and systemic manifestations in rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease (RMDs). However, studies ...

Achieving protein targets without energy overfeeding in critically ill patients: A prospective feasibility study

<p><b>Background & aims: </b>High protein delivery during early critical illness is associated with lower mortality, while energy overfeeding is associated with higher mortality. ...

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 ...

Improving Decision Making in Larynx Cancer by Developing a Decision Aid: A Mixed Methods Approach

<p>OBJECTIVE: Patients diagnosed with advanced larynx cancer face a decisional process in which they can choose between radiotherapy, chemoradiotherapy, or a total laryngectomy with adjuvant radiotherapy. ...

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 ...

A pilot randomized controlled trial of exercise to improve cognitive performance in patients with stable glioma

<p>BACKGROUND: Patients with glioma often suffer from cognitive deficits. Physical exercise has been effective in ameliorating cognitive deficits in older adults and neurological patients. This pilot randomized ...

Physical functioning in pediatric intensive care survivors and its associated determinants: A scoping review protocol

<b>Objective:</b><br/>The objective of this scoping review is threefold: (1) to describe outcomes of and determinants for physical functioning in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) survivors ...

Changes in stool frequency following chicory inulin consumption, and effects on stool consistency, quality of life and composition of gut microbiota

<p>Inulin is a soluble dietary fibre, also classified as a prebiotic, extracted from chicory roots. The present study aimed to determine the effect of consumption of native chicory inulin on the stool frequency ...

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 ...

Survivors of critical illness and their relatives

<p><b>Rationale:</b> In order to target rehabilitation needs of survivors of critical illness and their relatives timely and adequately, a thorough needs assessment is recommended when hospital ...

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

An international perspective on integrating physiotherapists in oncology care

Current Practice of Airway Care in ICUs in the Netherlands

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 ...

Determinants of Post-acute Care Costs in Acutely Hospitalized Older Adults: The Hospital-ADL Study.

Abstract<br/>OBJECTIVES:<br/>After hospitalization, many older adults need post-acute care, including rehabilitation or home care. However, post-acute care expenses can be as high as the costs for the ...

Sustained changes in body composition during 6 months follow-up after combined lifestyle intervention in older adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes

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

Psychosocial predictors for pain outcomes in patients with temporomandibular disorders and headaches

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 ...

Psychosocial predictors for pain outcomes in patients with temporomandibular disorders and headaches

Effects and moderators of exercise on sleep in adults with cancer: Individual patient data and aggregated meta-analyses

<p><b>OBJECTIVES:</b> To evaluate the effects of exercise interventions on sleep disturbances and sleep quality in patients with mixed cancer diagnoses, and identify demographic, clinical, and ...

Priorities for the effective implementation of osteoarthritis management programs: an OARSI international consensus exercise

<p>OBJECTIVE: The Joint Effort Initiative was endorsed by Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) in 2018 as a collaboration between international researchers and clinicians with an interest in ...

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)