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Inhalation adherence among older males with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a structural equation model applying the theory of planned behavior

M. Saffari; Y. Han Wang; M.A.A. Al-Jaberi; et al.

Objectives: Theoretical frameworks such as the theory of planned behavior (TPB) may provide a basis to study psychological factors associated with inhalation adherence among individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The present study was designed to assess the predictability of TPB …

2025-06-01GezondheidArtikel

Adapting a digital monitoring system for self-management to geriatric COPD rehabilitation

Suzanne M. Debeij (Onderzoeker); Eléonore F. van Dam van Isselt (Onderzoeker); Marise J. Kasteleyn (Onderzoeker); Heleen V. Krabben (Onderzoeker); Petra Siemonsma (Lector); Wilco Achterberg (Onderzoeker); Miriam L Haaksma (Onderzoeker)

Introduction: Self-management for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is essential in preventing relapse and rehospitalization. This study aimed to adapt a self-management-supporting digital monitoring system that was designed for COPD patients at home, to older patients with COPD …

2025-04-29GezondheidArtikel

Effect of telemonitoring and telerehabilitation on physical activity, exercise capacity, health-related quality of life and healthcare use in patients with chronic lung diseases or COVID-19

Sanchez-Ramirez, Diana C; Pol, Margriet (Lectoraat Ergotherapie - Participatie En Omgeving); Loewen, Hal; Choukou, Mohamed-Amine

BACKGROUND: Telemonitoring and telerehabilitation can support home-based pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) and benefit patients with lung diseases or COVID-19. This study aimed to (1) identify which telemonitoring and telerehabilitation interventions (e.g. videoconferencing) are used to provide telehealth …

2024-08AlgemeenArtikel

Sarcopenia predicts 5-year mortality in older adults with intellectual disabilities

Valentin, B. (Lectoraat Voeding En Beweging); Maes-Festen, D.; Schoufour, J. (Lectoraat Voeding En Beweging); Oppewal, A.

Background People with intellectual disabilities (ID) have a lower life expectancy than their peers without ID. A contributing factor to the lower life expectancy and early mortality could be sarcopenia: low muscle mass and low muscle function. In the general population, sarcopenia strongly predicts …

2023-11AlgemeenArtikel

Epidemiology, Ventilation Management and Outcomes of COPD Patients Receiving Invasive Ventilation for COVID-19—Insights from PRoVENT-COVID

Tripipitsiriwat, Athiwat; Suppapueng, Orawan; van Meenen, David M. P.; Paulus, Frederique (Lectoraat Critical Care); Hollmann, Markus W.; Sivakorn, Chaisith; Schultz, Marcus J.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a risk factor for death in patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) for respiratory support. Previous reports suggested higher mortality in COPD patients with COVID-19. It is yet unknown whether patients with COPD were treated differently compared …

2023-09AlgemeenArtikel

Nailfold capillaroscopy and candidate-biomarker levels in systemic sclerosis-associated pulmonary hypertension

Lemmers, Jacqueline; van Caam, Arjan; Kersten, Brigit E.; van den Ende, Cornelia; Knaapen, Hanneke; van Dijk, Arie; Hagmolen of Ten Have, Wanda; van den Hoogen, Frank; Koenen, Hans J P M; van Leuven, Sander; Alkema, Wynand; Smeets, Ruben L; Vonk, Madelon C.

Objectives: Pulmonary hypertension is one of the leading causes of death in systemic sclerosis. Early detection and treatment of pulmonary hypertension in systemic sclerosis is crucial. Nailfold capillaroscopy microscopy, vascular autoantibodies AT1R and ETAR, and several candidate-biomarkers have the …

2023-05-22AlgemeenArtikel

A proteomics approach to identify COPD-related changes in lung fibroblasts

Bekker, Nicolaas J.; van Pijkeren, Alienke; Wolters, Justina C.; Sánchez Brotons, Alejandro; Guryev, Victor; Woldhuis, Roy R.; Bischoff, Rainer; Alkema, Wynand; Horvatovich, Peter; van Nijnatten, Johannes L.L.; van den Berge, Maarten; Timens, Wim; Brandsma, Corry-Anke

Background: Lung fibroblasts are implicated in abnormal tissue repair in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The exact mechanisms are unknown and comprehensive analysis comparing COPD- and control fibroblasts is lacking. Aim: To gain insight in the role of lung fibroblasts in COPD pathology …

2023-04-01AlgemeenArtikel

Respiratory and non-respiratory symptoms in patients with IPF or sarcoidosis and controls

Aadje Bloem (Onderzoeker); Sarah Houben-Wilke (Onderzoeker); Rémy Mostard (Onderzoeker); Naomi Stoot (Onderzoeker); Daisy J. A. Janssen (Onderzoeker); Frits Franssen (Onderzoeker); Jan Custers (Onderzoeker); Martijn A. Spruit (Onderzoeker)

Introduction: Besides dyspnoea and cough, patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) or sarcoidosis may experience distressing non-respiratory symptoms, such as fatigue or muscle weakness. However, whether and to what extent symptom burden differs between patients with IPF or sarcoidosis and individuals …

2023GezondheidArtikel

The Association Between Preoperative Inspiratory Muscle Training Variables and Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Subjects With Esophageal Cancer

Meike Overbeek (Onderzoeker); Elja Reijneveld (Onderzoeker); Karin Valkenet (Onderzoeker); Edwin van Adrichem (Onderzoeker); Jaap Dronkers (Onderzoeker); Jelle Ruurda (Onderzoeker); Cindy Veenhof (Lector)

Background: Preoperative inspiratory muscle training (IMT) is frequently used in patients waiting for major surgery to improve respiratory muscle function and to reduce the risk of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs). Currently, the mechanism of action of IMT in reducing PPCs is still unclear. …

2023GezondheidArtikel

Forbidden fruit: An exploration of meaning construction of tobacco smoking of people living with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Gätz, Natalie; van Nes, Fenna; Maersk, Jesper Larsen

Background: Smoking is an avoidable risk factor for diseases, impacting socioeconomic and health care systems globally. The meaning, purposes, and values related to continued smoking after being diagnosed with COPD have not yet been sufficiently explored from an occupational perspective. Gaining an understanding …

2023AlgemeenArtikel

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