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Reijneveld, S.A. (author), Spijker, J. (author), Dijkshoorn, H. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Background and Objective: We examined the reliability and validity of self-reported limitations encountered in the activities of daily living (ADL) as measure of functional performance, for Turkish, Moroccan, and indigenous Dutch elderly in the Netherlands. Methods: We obtained data on self-reported ADL measured by Katz' ADL index and on five...article 2007
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de Jonge, A. (author), van Diem, M.T. (author), Scheepers, P.L.H. (author), van der Pal-de Bruin, K.M. (author), Lagro-Janssen, A. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Objective: To assess whether the risk of severe blood loss is increased in semi-sitting and sitting position, and if so, to which extent blood loss from perineal damage is responsible for this finding. Design: Secondary analysis of data from a large trial. Setting: Primary care midwifery practices in the Netherlands. Population: About 1646 low...article 2007
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van Dellen, Q.M. (author), Stronks, K. (author), Bindels, P.J.E. (author), Öry, F.G. (author), Bruil, J. (author), van Aalderen, W.M.C. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)To identify factors associated with asthma control in a multi-ethnic paediatric population. We interviewed 278 children with paediatrician diagnosed asthma (aged 7-17 years) and one of their parents. Asthma control was assessed with the Asthma Control Questionnaire (ACQ). Detailed information about sociodemographic variables, asthma medication,...article 2007
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Crone, M.R. (author), Reijneveld, S.A. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Smoking is a highly addictive behaviour, often initiated during adolescence. It is suggested that smoking is associated with behavioural and emotional problems. This study aims to assess the impact of psychosocial problems on smoking initiation and vice versa. Method: We obtained data on self-reported psychosocial problems and smoking of...article 2007
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Stein, A.D. (author), Kahn, H.S. (author), Rundle, A. (author), Zybert, P.A. (author), van der Pal-de Bruin, K.M. (author), Lumey, L.H. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Background: Few studies in humans have related maternal undernutrition to the size of the adult offspring. Objective: The objective was to assess whether reductions in food intake by pregnant women during the Dutch famine of 1944-1945 were related to offspring length, weight, and indexes of adiposity in middle age. Design: We recruited 1)...article 2007
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Rijpert, M. (author), L'Hoir, M.P. (author), Beltman, M. (author), Schwenke, P.M. (author), Bicanic, I.A.E. (author), Russel, I.M.B. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)0-19, PZ.WN (wetenschappelijk Nederlands)article 2007
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- de Jonge, A. (author), Lagro-Janssen, A.L.M. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author) article 2007
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- van der Kamp, H.J. (author), Noordam, C. (author), Elvers, B. (author), van Baarle, M. (author), Otten, B.J. (author), Verkerk, P.H. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author) article 2007
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van Dommelen, P. (author), van Wouwe, J.P. (author), Breuning-Boers, J.M. (author), van Buuren, S. (author), Verkerk, P.H. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Objective: The validity of the rule of thumb that infants may have a weight loss of 10% in the first days after birth is unknown. We assessed the validity of this and other rules to detect breast-fed infants with hypernatraemic dehydration. Design: A reference chart for relative weight change was constructed by the LMS method. The reference...article 2007
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- Reijneveld, S.A. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author) article 2007
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Detmar, S. (author), Hosli, E. (author), Dijkstra, N. (author), Nijsingh, N. (author), Rijnders, M. (author), Verweij, M. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Background: The current neonatal screening program ("the heel prick") involves taking a few drops of blood from almost every newborn in the Netherlands to determine whether the child is suffering from one of three congenital disorders: phenylketonuria, congenital hypothyroid, or adrenogenital syndrome. This study investigated the preferences and...article 2007
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van der Pal, S.M. (author), Maguire, C.M. (author), Cessie, S.L. (author), Veen, S. (author), Wit, J.M. (author), Walther, F.J. (author), Bruil, J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)This study explored the opinions of (para)medical and nursing staff in two Dutch Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU's). A questionnaire was used that measured: a) the perceived impact of NIDCAP on several NICU conditions, b) attitudes, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, knowledge and abilities of using the NIDCAP method (based on...article 2007
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van Vlimmeren, L.A. (author), van der Graaf, Y. (author), Boere-Boonekamp, M.M. (author), L'Hoir, M.P. (author), Helders, P.J.M. (author), Engelbert, R.H.H. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)0-19, PZ.WI (wetenschappelijk Internationaal)article 2007
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de Kleine, M.J.K. (author), den Ouden, A.L. (author), Kollée, L.A.A. (author), Ilsen, A. (author), van Wassenaer, A.G. (author), Brand, R. (author), Verloove-Vanhorick, S.P. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Better perinatal care has led to better survival of very preterm children, but may or may not have increased the number of children with cerebral and pulmonary morbidity. We therefore investigated the relationship between changes in perinatal care during one decade, and short-term outcome in very preterm infants. Perinatal risk factors and their...article 2007
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TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Kempers, M.J.E. (author), van der Sluijs Veer, L. (author), Nijhuis-van der Sanden, R.W.G. (author), Lanting, C.I. (author), Kooistra, L. (author), Wiedijk, B.M. (author), Last, B.F. (author), de Vijlder, J.J.M. (author), Grootenhuis, M.A. (author), Vulsma, T. (author)Context: Patients with thyroidal congenital hypothyroidism (CH-T) born in The Netherlands in 1981-1982 showed persistent intellectual and motor deficits during childhood and adulthood, despite initiation of T4 supplementation at a median age of 28 d after birth. Objective: The present study examined whether advancement of treatment initiation to...article 2007
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Grenier, D. (author), Elliott, E.J. (author), Zurynski, Y. (author), Rodrigues Pereira, R. (author), Preece, M. (author), Lynn, R. (author), von Kries, R. (author), Zimmermann, H. (author), Dickson, N.P. (author), Virella, D. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Paediatric Surveillance Units (PSUs) have been established in 14 countries and facilitate national, prospective, active surveillance for a range of conditions, with monthly reporting by child health specialists. The International Network of Paediatric Surveillance Units (INoPSU) was established in 1998 and facilitates international collaboration...article 2007
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Testing the structural and cross-cultural validity of the KIDSCREEN-27 quality of life questionnaireRobitail, S. (author), Ravens-Sieberer, U. (author), Simeoni, M.C. (author), Rajmil, L. (author), Bruil, J. (author), Power, M. (author), Duer, W. (author), Cloetta, B. (author), Czemy, L. (author), Mazur, J. (author), Czimbalmos, A. (author), Tountas, Y. (author), Hagquist, C. (author), Kilroe, J. (author), Auquier, P. (author), Fuerth, K. (author), Czerny, L. (author), Erhart, M. (author), Nickel, J. (author), Kurth, B.-M. (author), Gosch, A. (author), Von Rüden, U. (author), Dimitrakakis, C. (author), Aszman, A. (author), Flannery, E. (author), Detmar, S. (author), Veripps, E. (author), Mierzejeswka, E. (author), Berra, S. (author), Tebé, C. (author), Herdman, M. (author), Alonso, J. (author), Abel, T. (author), Bisegger, C. (author), Farley, C. (author), Atherton, C. (author), Phillips, K. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess the structural and cross-cultural validity of the KIDSCREEN-27 questionnaire. Methods: The 27-item version of the KIDSCREEN instrument was derived from a longer 52-item version and was administered to young people aged 8-18 years in 13 European countries in a cross-sectional survey. Structural and...article 2007
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TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Grote, F.K. (author), Oostdijk, W. (author), de Muinck Keizer-Schrama, S.M.P.F. (author), Dekker, F.W. (author), van Dommelen, P. (author), van Buuren, S. (author), Lodder-van der Kooij, A.M. (author), Verkerk, P.H. (author), Wit, J.M. (author)Background. To promote early diagnosis and treatment of short stature, consensus meetings were held in the mid nineteen nineties in the Netherlands and the UK. This resulted in guidelines for referral. In this study we evaluate the referral pattern of short stature in primary health care using these guidelines, comparing it with cut-off values...article 2007
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TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Rotteveel, J. (author), Belksma, E.J. (author), Renders, C.M. (author), Hirasing, R.A. (author), Delemarre-Van de Waal, H.A. (author)Objective: The worldwide trend towards obesity in childhood is also observed in the Netherlands and one of the consequences may be type 2 diabetes. In this study, we assessed the number of children with type 2 diabetes, diagnosed by paediatricians, in the Netherlands. Methods: In 2003 and 2004 the Dutch Paediatric Surveillance Unit, a nationwide...article 2007