HBO Kennisbank

117 Resultaten

Sorteer op:

Determinants and promotion of oral hygiene behaviour in the Caribbean and Nepal

Buunk-Werkhoven, Yvonne; Dijkstra, Arie; Bink, Pim; van Zanten, Sarah; van der Schans, Cees

The purpose of this study was to identify predictors of oral hygiene behaviour (OHB) based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) among dental care seekers in two cultural different regions: the Caribbean (Aruba/Bonaire) and Nepal. In addition, measures of oral health knowledge (OHK) and the expected …

2011-10-01AlgemeenArtikel

Determinants of oral hygiene behavior

Buunk-Werkhoven, Yvonne; Dijkstra, Arie; van der Schans, Cees

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to develop an index for oral hygiene behavior (OHB) and to examine potential predictors of this actual behavior based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB). Measures of oral health knowledge (OHK) and the expected effect of having healthy teeth on social relationships …

2011-06AlgemeenArtikel

Effects of cancer rehabilitation on problem-solving, anxiety and depression

Korstjens, Irene; Mesters, Ilse; May, Anne M; van Weert, Ellen; van den Hout, Johanna H C; Ros, Wynand; Hoekstra-Weebers, Josette E H M; van der Schans, Cees; van den Borne, Bart

We tested the effects on problem-solving, anxiety and depression of 12-week group-based self-management cancer rehabilitation, combining comprehensive physical training (PT) and cognitive-behavioural problem-solving training (CBT), compared with PT. We expected that PT + CBT would outperform PT in improvements …

2011-05-01AlgemeenArtikel

Differences in oral health behaviour between children from high and children from low SES schools in the Netherlands

Jerkovic-Cosic, Katarina; Binnekade, J M; van der Kruk, Joke; van der Most, J A; Talsma, A C; van der Schans, Cees

OBJECTIVE: To identify the determinants of dental caries in relation to socio-economic status (SES) within oral health, children's eating habits and parental attitudes towards oral health. BASIC RESEARCH DESIGN: Dental screening data were collected from 6- and 10-year-old schoolchildren from low and …

2009-06Gezondheid; …Artikel

Amputation, phantom pain and subjective well-being

Bosmans, Joline C; Suurmeijer, Theo P B M; Hulsink, Marieke; van der Schans, Cees P.; Geertzen, Jan H B; Dijkstra, Pieter

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the impact of an amputation and of phantom pain on the subjective well-being of amputees. Sixteen lower-limb amputees were interviewed. A semi-structured interview and two Visual Analogue Scales were used. To interpret the results, a new socio-medical …

2007-03-01AlgemeenArtikel

Claimed walking distance of lower limb amputees

Geertzen, Jan H B; Bosmans, Joline C; van der Schans, Cees; Dijkstra, Pieter U

PURPOSE: Walking ability in general and specifically for lower limb amputees is of major importance for social mobility and ADL independence. Walking determines prosthesis prescription. The aim of this study was to mathematically analyse factors influencing claimed walking distance of lower limb amputees …

2005-02-04AlgemeenArtikel

Older adults' reasons for using technology while aging in place

Sebastiaan T.M. Peek (Lid Lectoraat); Katrien G. Luijkx; Maurice D. Rijnaard; Marianne E. Nieboer (Docent); Claire S. van der Voort (Docent); Sil Aarts (Docent); Joost van Hoof (Associate Lector); Hubertus J.M. Vrijhoef; Eveline J.M. Wouters (Lector)

Background: Most older adults prefer to age in place, and supporting older adults to remain in their own homes and communities is also favored by policy makers. Technology can play a role in staying independent, active and healthy. However, the use of technology varies considerably among older adults. …

Mens & Maatschappij; …Artikel

1...9 10 11 12