Hoe meten we sportparticipatie? Hoe kunnen we sportparticipatie kernachtig maar toch genuanceerd weergeven? Welke meetmethodes zijn er om sportparticipatie in kaart te brengen? In BMS Studie 48 ontwikkelen we de Vlaamse Sportparticipatie Index (VSI) die aangeeft hoeveel mensen in Vlaanderen aan sport …

Since 2016, it is mandatory for all future students at the department of Media, Information and Communication, to participate in a study choice test (SCT), prior their enrollment. However, the outcome is not binding and students are still entitled to enter the first year after receiving negative advice. …

OBJECTIVES: To determine the risk of first unplanned all-cause readmission and mortality of patients ≥70 years with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) or heart failure (HF) and to explore which effects of baseline risk factors vary over time. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was performed on hospital …

PURPOSE: Clinical examination is often the first step to diagnose shock and estimate cardiac index. In the Simple Intensive Care Studies-I, we assessed the association and diagnostic performance of clinical signs for estimation of cardiac index in critically ill patients. METHODS: In this prospective, …

Spatial variation in habitat riskiness has a major influence on the predator–prey space race. However, the outcome of this race can be modulated if prey shares enemies with fellow prey (i.e., another prey species). Sharing of natural enemies may result in apparent competition, and its implications for …

The aim of this study was to assess the predictive ability of the frailty phenotype (FP), Groningen Frailty Indicator (GFI), Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI) and frailty index (FI) for the outcomes mortality, hospitalization and increase in dependency in (instrumental) activities of daily living ((I)ADL) …

Inleiding: Bij verpleegkundig geleide zorg werken zorgverleners samen op buurtniveau in een zelfsturend team, zonder tussenkomst van management. Steeds meer thuiszorgorganisaties in binnen- en buitenland implementeren verpleegkundig geleide zorg. Voor implementatie is het van belang om te onderzoeken …

Alongside the growing number of older persons, the prevalence of chronic diseases is increasing, leading to higher pressure on health care services. eHealth is considered a solution for better and more efficient health care. However, not every patient is able to use eHealth, for several reasons. This …

De enkel-arm index, teen-arm index en continuos wave doppler worden door de richtlijn Diabetische voet (2017) aangeraden als testen om patiënten met DM te screenen op PAV. Dit systematisch literatuuronderzoek heeft aangetoond dat er beperkt bewijs is over de diagnostische waarde van de EAI bij patiënten …

A rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most common sports injuries worldwide, and also one of the most devastating injuries of the knee. An ACL injury happens mostly to young athletes (aged 14-40) who participate in landing, cutting and pivoting sports with fast decelerations, …