OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of a self-management intervention (including an eHealth module), compared with usual care, in employees with chronic non-specific complaints of the arm, neck or shoulder (persisting >3 months). METHODS: Participants were randomised into the self-management group …

Common psychosocial difficulties of cancer patients are anxiety, depression and fatigue. This systematic review focused on art therapy interventions and the effectiveness of art therapy for cancer patients. The purpose of this review was to research the evidence of using art therapy with adult cancer …

Chronic non-specific low back pain is assumed to be a multifactorial affliction, implying that a number of different risk factors contribute to its development and persistence. After onset, prognostic factors can potentially predict the future course. Risk factors for the development of chronic pain …

ACHTERGROND: ‘Beginnende’ somatisatie komt voor bij 10-35% van de patiënten in de eerste lijn, waarbij de symptomen ‘vermoeidheid’ en ‘pijn’ en een verminderde ‘kwaliteit van leven’ het meest op de voorgrond staan. Tot op heden nemen de klachten bij deze patiënten met 10-30% toe doordat nergens de beste …

BACKGROUND: Complaints of the arm, neck, or shoulder (CANS) have a multifactorial origin and cause considerable work problems, including decreased work productivity, sickness absence, and, ultimately, job loss. There is a need for intervention programs for people with CANS. Self-management is an approach …

Background: Cervical dystonia is characterized by involuntary muscle contractions of the neck and abnormal head positions that affect daily life activities and social life of patients. Patients are usually treated with botulinum toxin injections into affected neck muscles to relief pain and improve control …

Previous research has shown clinical effectiveness of dermal substitution; however, in burn wounds, only limited effect has been shown. A problem in burn wounds is the reduced take of the autograft, when the substitute and graft are applied in one procedure. Recently, application of topical negative …

Background. Few data are available on predictors for a favorable outcome in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP). Purpose. The aim of this study was to assess prognostic factors for pain intensity, disability, return to work, quality of life, and global perceived effect in patients …

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