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Is appreciation of written education about pain neurophysiology related to changes in illness perceptions and health status in patients with fibromyalgia?

van Ittersum, Miriam; van Wilgen, C P; Groothoff, J W; van der Schans, C.P.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the appreciation of written education about pain neurophysiology in patients with fibromyalgia (FM) and its effects on illness perceptions and perceived health status. METHODS: A booklet explaining pain neurophysiology was sent to participants with FM. Appreciation was assessed …

2011-11-01AlgemeenArtikel

Prevalence, incidence and risk factors of paratonia in patients with dementia

Hobbelen, Johannes S M (Ageing And Allied Health Care); Tan, Frans E S; Verhey, Frans R J; Koopmans, Raymond T C M; de Bie, Rob A

BACKGROUND: Paratonia is a progressive motor problem that is observed in individuals with dementia and is not a well-known phenomenon. This study explores the development and risk factors of paratonia in moderate stage dementia patients. METHODS: A multi-center, longitudinal, one-year follow-up cohort …

2011-09Gezondheid; …Artikel

Participatory development via user-involvement - A Case Study about the development of a Web-based Patient-communication system about Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcusaureus

Fenne Verhoeven (Lid Lectoraat); Lisette van Gemert-Pijnen; Susanne Vonderhorst; Joyce Karreman; Jobke Wentzel

This paper describes the participatory development process of a web-based communication system focusing on disease management, particularly infection control of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). These infections are becoming a major public health issue; they can have serious consequences …

2011AlgemeenArtikel

The impact of social comparison information on motivation in patients with diabetes as a function of regulatory focus and self-efficacy

Schokker, Marike C.; Keers, Joost C.; Bouma, Jelte; Links, Thera P; Sanderman, Robbert; Wolffenbuttel, Bruce H R; Hagedoorn, Mariët

OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to determine whether the impact of upward and downward social comparison information on individuals' motivation to manage their diabetes is dependent on their regulatory focus (promotion or prevention focus) and self-efficacy. DESIGN: The hypotheses were examined in a cross-sectional …

2010-07-01AlgemeenArtikel

Implementation of the external cephalic version in breech delivery. Dutch national implementation study of external cephalic version

F. Vlemmix; A.N. Rosman; M.A.H. Fleuren; M.E.B. Rijnders; A. Beuckens; M.C. Haak; B.M.C. Akerboom; J.M.J. Bais; S.M.I. Kuppens; D.M. Papatsonis; B.C. Opmeer; J.A.M. van der Post; B.W.J. Mol; M. Kok

Background Breech presentation occurs in 3 to 4% of all term pregnancies. External cephalic version (ECV) is proven effective to prevent vaginal breech deliveries and therefore it is recommended by clinical guidelines of the Royal Dutch Organisation for Midwives (KNOV) and the Dutch Society for Obstetrics …

2010-05-10GezondheidArtikel

D-Catch instrument

Paans, Wolter (Nursing Diagnostics); Sermeus, Walter; Nieweg, Roos; van der Schans, Cees P.

AIM: This paper is a report of the development and testing of the psychometric properties of an instrument to measure the accuracy of nursing documentation in general hospitals. BACKGROUND: Little information is available about the accuracy of nursing documentation. None of the existing instruments that …

2010-04-01Gezondheid; …Artikel

The development of an evidence-based physical self-management rehabilitation programme for cancer survivors

van Weert, Ellen; Hoekstra-Weebers, Josette E H M; May, Anne M; Korstjens, Irene; Ros, Wynand J G; van der Schans, Cees

OBJECTIVE: This paper describes the development of a physical training programme for cancer patients. Four related but conceptually and empirically distinct physical problems are described: decreased aerobic capacity, decreased muscle strength, fatigue and impaired role physical functioning. The study …

2008-05AlgemeenArtikel

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