The ‘What Being the Parent of a New Baby is Like-Revised’ (WPL-R) is an instrument designed to measure adaptation to parenthood. In the process of pilot testing and validating the WPL-R in a postpartum Dutch population, we became aware of the potentially sensitive nature of the measure. Despite the ethics …

Objectives  : To systematically review the literature regarding the reliability and validity of assessment methods available in primary care for bladder outlet obstruction or benign prostatic obstruction in men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).  Design :  Systematic review with best evidence …

Background: Given that relapse is common in patients in remission from anxiety and depressive disorders, relapse prevention is needed in the maintenance phase. Although existing psychological relapse prevention interventions have proven to be effective, they are not explicitly based on patients’ preferences. …

Objectives: Despite the many proven advantages of a physically active lifestyle in patient populations, prescription of exercise is currently not widely implemented in routine clinical practice. The aims of this study were twofold: (1) to assess perceptions of clinicians on the current practice of exercise …

BACKGROUND: Family members of patients treated with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) during an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) stay are at risk of developing symptoms of anxiety, depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Coping strategies used by family members may play an important role …

This paper reports on the first stage of a research project1) that aims to incorporate objective measures of physical activity into health and lifestyle surveys. Physical activity is typically measured with questionnaires that are known to have measurement issues, and specifically, overestimate the amount …

Alle auteurs: Astrid Versluis, Thuy-My Le, Francine C van Erp Mark A Blankestijn, Geert F Houben, André C Knulst, Harmieke van Os-Medendorp Clin Transl Allergy. 2022;e12119. https://doi-org.saxion.idm.oclc.org/10.1002/clt2.12119 Abstract Background: After a positive food challenge (FC), patients receive …

Alle auteurs: Astrid Versluis, Thuy-My Le, Francine C van Erp Mark A Blankestijn, Geert F Houben, André C Knulst, Harmieke van Os-Medendorp Clin Transl Allergy. 2022;e12119. https://doi-org.saxion.idm.oclc.org/10.1002/clt2.12119 Abstract Background: After a positive food challenge (FC), patients receive …

Adolescents’ social-emotional skills are associated with positive outcomes in psychosocial health and success in education and work. In this study, we examined the effectiveness of Skills4Life, a Social Emotional Learning program for preparatory vocational secondary education aimed at enhancing self-awareness, …

Presentatie bij het werkoverleg van de HR-adviseurs over de tussentijdse resultaten van het coronaonderzoek.