Chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNSLBP) is a major problem and a leading cause of years lived with disability worldwide, with its burden expected to increase further. Disability represents a particularly important outcome in CNSLBP, as it is more strongly associated with reduced quality of life, work …

Purpose Treatment for locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC), and especially brachytherapy, can be physically and psychologically demanding for patients. The IMPRaCC study (Impact of primary Radiotherapy on the psychosocial well-being of patients with LACC) aimed to investigate risk factors, peak moments …

BACKGROUND: The long-term consequences after an intensive care unit (ICU) hospitalization can be significant for both ICU survivors and their family members. Research in the past decades has shown that patients may develop new onset or worsened impairments in the physical, mental and cognitive domain …

Samenvatting Behandelbeslissingen voor oudere oncologie patiënten zijn vaak complex. Dit komt door de grote variatie in achtergrond, comorbiditeiten, functionele capaciteiten en de impact van kankerbehandelingen op zowel de levenskwaliteit als de levensverwachting. In deze context is samen beslissen, …

Background: Cancer survivors face various short- and long-term consequences of their disease and treatment, which may negatively impact their quality of life. Healthy lifestyle changes can have a positive effect on these consequences but current counselling does not sufficiently meet their needs. This …

Background: Multidisciplinary transitional care interventions promote care coordination after hospital discharge and address (older) patients' complex care needs related to their physical, nutritional, and/or psychosocial status.  Objective: This review aimed to identify, critically appraise, and synthesize …

Background and Objectives Multidisciplinary transitional care interventions (MTCIs) ensure care coordination and continuity after hospital discharge while addressing (older) patients’ complex care needs related to their physical, nutritional, cognitive, and/or psychological status. This study aimed to …

Background Physical restraints are frequently used in ICU patients, while their effects are unclear. Objective To explore differences in patient reported mental health outcomes and quality of life between physical restrained and non-physical restrained ICU patients at 3- and 12-months post ICU admission, …

Purpose This study examined the associations between religiosity, religious beliefs, and quality of life (QoL) and evaluated the potential mediating role of well-being components in these associations among cancer patients. Methods A cross-sectional study among Algerian cancer patients recruited from …

Background Inadequate protein intake is associated with poor physical functioning and suboptimal recovery in hospitalised older adults. Despite standard dietetic care, dietary protein intakes falls well below the recommended levels. To address this problem, we developed an intensified trans-sectorial …