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A patient-safety and professional perspective on non-conveyance in ambulance care: a systematic review

Remco Ebben; Lilian Vloet; RF Speijers; NW Tonjes; J. Loef; T. Pelgrim; M. Hoogeveen; Sivera Berben

Background: This systematic review aimed to describe non-conveyance in ambulance care from patient-safety and ambulance professional perspectives. The review specifically focussed at describing (1) ambulance non-conveyance rates, (2) characteristics of non-conveyed patients, (3) follow-up care after …

2017AlgemeenArtikel

Structural validity and reliability of the Dutch Older Patient in Acute Care Survey (OPACS), measuring nurses’ attitude towards older patients

Jeroen Dikken (Lid Lectoraat); Jita G. Hoogerduijn (Lid Lectoraat); Sharon Klaassen; Marieke Schuurmans (Lector)

Background: In clinical practice, nurses’ attitudes regarding older patients are important in relation to quality of care. The Older People in Acute Care Survey (OPACS) is an instrument measuring hospital nurses attitudes regarding older patients and is validated in Australia and the USA. The OPACS …

2017GezondheidArtikel

Measurement of nurses’ attitudes and knowledge regarding acute care older patients

Jeroen Dikken (Lid Lectoraat); Jita G. Hoogerduijn (Lid Lectoraat); Mary D. Lagerwey; Lillie M. Shortridge-Baggett; Sharon Klaassen; Marieke Schuurmans (Lector)

In clinical practice, identifying positive and negative attitudes toward older patients is very important to improve quality of care provided to them. The Older People in Acute Care Survey – United States (OPACS-US) is an instrument measuring hospital nurses attitudes regarding older patients. However, …

2017GezondheidArtikel

Pressure ulcer development in trauma patients with suspected spinal injury

Lisette Schoonhoven; Marieke Schuurmans (Lector); Luke Leenen; Wietske Blom-Ham (Onderzoeker)

Objectives To explore the influence of risk factors present at Emergency Department admission on pressure ulcer development in trauma patients with suspected spinal injury, admitted to the hospital for evaluation and treatment of acute traumatic injuries. Design Prospective cohort study setting level …

2017GezondheidArtikel

An exploratory study of healthcare professionals' perceptions of interprofessional communication and collaboration

Verhaegh, Kim J.; Seller-Boersma, Annamarike; Simons, Robert; Steenbruggen, Jeanet; Geerlings, Suzanne E.; de Rooij, Sophia E.; Buurman, Bianca M.

Interprofessional communication and collaboration during hospitalisation is critically important to provide safe and effective care. Clinical rounds are an essential interprofessional process in which the clinical problems of patients are discussed on a daily basis. The objective of this exploratory …

2017AlgemeenArtikel

Examining the construct and known-group validity of a composite endpoint for The Older Persons and Informal Caregivers Survey Minimum Data Set (TOPICS-MDS); A large-scale data sharing initiative

Hofman, Cynthia S.; Lutomski, Jennifer E.; Boter, Han; Buurman, Bianca M.; de Craen, Anton J. M.; Donders, Rogier; Olde Rikkert, Marcel G. M.; Makai, Peter; Melis, René J. F.

Background Preference-weighted multi-faceted endpoints have the potential to facilitate comparative effectiveness research that incorporates patient preferences. The Older Persons and Informal Caregivers Survey—Composite endpoint (TOPICS-CEP) is potentially a valuable outcome measure for evaluating interventions …

2017AlgemeenArtikel

Nursing Staff Factors Contributing to Seclusion in Acute Mental Health Care - An Explorative Cohort Study

Doedens, Paul; Maaskant, Jolanda M.; Latour, Corine H. M.; van Meijel, Berno K. G.; Koeter, Maarten W. J.; Storosum, Jitschak G.; Barkhof, Emile; de Haan, Lieuwe

BACKGROUND: Seclusion is a controversial intervention. Efficacy with regard to aggressive behaviour has not been demonstrated, and seclusion is only justified for preventing safety hazards. Previous studies indicate that nursing staff factors may be predictors for seclusion, although methodological issues …

2017AlgemeenArtikel

Nurse-coordinated care improves the achievement of LDL cholesterol targets through more intensive medication titration

Snaterse, Marjolein; Jorstad, Harald T; Heiligenberg, Marlies; Ter Riet, Gerben; Boekholdt, S Matthijs; Scholte Op Reimer, Wilma; Peters, Ron J

BACKGROUND: Nurse-coordinated care (NCC) improves the achievement of low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) targets after an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). We hypothesised that NCC improves achievement of LDL-C targets through more intensive medication titration. METHODS: We used data from Randomised …

2017AlgemeenArtikel

Preliminary results of a pilot study using validated nutrition screening tools to investigate the nutrition evolution of patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Heimgartner, Joy; Vruwink, Joan; Hogan, William; MacMahon, Molly; Butterbrodt, Alex; Diedrich, Carlissa; Kunde, Molly; Spencer, Kristi; Jager-Wittenaar, Harriët (Malnutrition And Healthy Ageing); Ottery, Faith D.

2017Gezondheid; …Conferentiebijdrage

Advanced glycation end-products are associated with the presence and severity of paratonia in early stage Alzheimer disease

Drenth, Hans; Zuidema, Sytse U; Krijnen, Wim P (Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care And Nursing); Bautmans, Ivan; van der Schans, Cees; Hobbelen, Hans (Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care And Nursing)

Paratonia, a distinctive form of hypertonia in patients with dementia, causes loss of functional mobility in early stage dementia to severe contractures and pain in the late stages. The pathogenesis of paratonia is not well understood. Patients in early stage dementia with diabetes mellitus showed a …

2017Gezondheid; …Artikel

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