This systematic review summarizes the psychometric properties of goal-setting instruments that are applied within geriatric rehabilitation. PubMed Medline and Embase were systematically searched for eligible articles. Studies were included if they were conducted in a somatic or neurological rehabilitation …

Objective To (1) establish the association of the most common reported symptoms on disability; and (2) study the effectiveness of treatment on disability in patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome–hypermobility type (EDS-HT)/hypermobility syndrome (HMS). Data Sources An electronic search (Medical Subject …

This dissertation is focused on the relations between the European Union and the Russian Federation in light of the recent developments in Ukraine. The research provides evidence on the relations between these parties, keeping the dissolution of the Soviet Union in mind. It looks at various theories …

Stotterende kinderen kunnen naast problemen met vloeiendheid van de spraak ook last hebben van een laag self-esteem (gevoel voor eigenwaarde). Mogelijk krijgen deze en andere psychische aspecten de laatste jaren meer aandacht door de ingebruikname van de International Classification of Functioning, Disability …

Eet- en drinkproblemen bij jonge kinderen worden vaak onterecht gezien als een ziekte of afwijking op zichzelf. Vanuit medisch oogpunt worden eet- en drinkproblemen meer gezien als symptoom van een ziekte (Tolboom, 2000). Aangezien er geen universeel geaccepteerde definitie of classificatie bestaat van …

Rationale: The Patient-Generated Subjective Global Assessment (PG-SGA) is a validated instrument to assess malnutrition and its risk factors in clinical populations. Its patient component, PG-SGA Short Form (SF), can be used as screening instrument. In this cross-sectional study we aimed to assess agreement …

Zwischen 30 und 40% der Schlaganfallpatienten haben eine initiale Aphasie. Diese Sprachstörung ist eine folgeschwere Beeinträchtigung für die Betroffenen, da sie plötzlich nicht mehr in der Lage sind ihre Bedürfnisse zu äußern. Gerade zu Beginn der Krankheitsphase (Akutphase) ist das Leiden der Patienten …

BACKGROUND: Evidence has been synthesized to determine hindering and facilitating factors associated with the work participation of adults with developmental dyslexia (DD), classified according to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). METHODS: A systematic literature …

This study explores, based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health, the consequences of different operationalizations of participation in regression models predicting participation in one sample of patients.

To capture the views of different health care providers involved in the treatment of patients with lymphoedema from various countries around the world on the functioning of lymphoedema patients and the factors influencing functioning of these patients using the international classification of functioning, …