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Primary care in five European countries: A citizens’ perspective on the quality of care for children

van Til, J.A. (author), Groothuis-Oudshoorn, C.G.M. (author), Vlasblom, E. (author), Kocken, P.L. (author), Boere-Boonekamp, M.M. (author)

Objective. As part of the Models of Child Health Appraised (MOCHA) project, this study aimed to answer the following research questions: 1) How do European citizens perceive the quality of primary health care provided for children? And 2) What are their priorities with respect to quality assessment of primary health care aimed at satisfying...

article 2019

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Does diverse staff and skill mix of teams impact quality of care in long-term elderly health care? An exploratory case study

Koopmans, L. (author), Damen, N. (author), Wagner, C. (author)

Objectives Many European countries face challenges in long-term care for older people, such as the growing number of older people requiring care, the increasing complexity of their health care problems, and a decreasing workforce that is inadequately prepared. Optimizing the staff and skill mix of health care teams may offer part of the solution...

article 2018

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Bridging the translational innovation gap through good biomarker practice

van Gool, A.J. (author), Bietrix, F. (author), Caldenhoven, E. (author), Zatloukal, K. (author), Scherer, A. (author), Litton, J.E. (author), Meijer, G. (author), Blomberg, N. (author), Smith, A. (author), Mons, B. (author), Heringa, J. (author), Koot, W.J. (author), Smit, M.J. (author), Hajduch, M. (author), Rijnders, T. (author), Ussi, A. (author)

[No abstract available] Chemicals / CAS Biomarkers.

article 2017

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With how many users should you test a medical infusion pump? Sampling strategies for usability tests on high-risk systems

Schmettow, M. (author), Vos, W. (author), Schraagen, J.M. (author)

Usability testing is recognized as an effective means to improve the usability of medical devices and prevent harm for patients and users. Effectiveness of problem discovery in usability testing strongly depends on size and representativeness of the sample. We introduce the late control strategy, which is to continuously monitor effectiveness of...

article 2013

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An intervention program with the aim to improve and maintain work productivity for workers with rheumatoid arthritis Design of a randomized controlled trial and cost-effectiveness study

TNO Arbeid (author), Vilsteren, M.V. (author), Boot, C.R.L. (author), Steenbeek, R. (author), Schaardenburg, D.V. (author), Voskuyl, A.E. (author), Anema, J.R. (author)

Background: Workers with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) often experience restrictions in functioning at work and participation in employment. Strategies to maintain work productivity exist, but these interventions do not involve the actual workplace. Therefore the aim of this study is to investigate the (cost)effectiveness of an intervention program...

article 2012

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Implementation of a shared care guideline for back pain: Effect on unnecessary referrals

Fleuren, M. (author), Dusseldorp, E. (author), van den Bergh, S. (author), Vlek, H. (author), Wildschut, J. (author), van den Akker, E. (author), Wijkel, D. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)

Objective: To determine the effect of the implementation of a shared care guideline for the lumbosacral radicular syndrome (LRS) on unnecessary early referrals and the duration of the total diagnostic procedure. Design: Introduction of shared care guideline in November 2005. Pre-test in 2005 (April to October), a first post-test in 2006 (April...

article 2010

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An implementation study of neonatal hearing screening in the Netherlands

Uilenburg, N. (author), de Kauffman-Boer, M. (author), van der Ploeg, K. (author), Oudesluys-Murphy, A.M. (author), Verkerk, P. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)

The objective of this study was to investigate whether universal neonatal hearing screening could be integrated in the youth health care program. The screening was performed by nurses of the well baby clinics. A three stage transient evoked otoacoustic emission screening was performed in three different screening settings in order to study the...

article 2009

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Interviews for the assessment of long-term incapacity for work: A study on adherence to protocols and principles

TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), de Boer, W.E. (author), Wind, H. (author), van Dijk, F.J. (author), Willems, H.H. (author)

Background. Assessments for long-term incapacity for work are performed by Social Insurance Physicians (SIPs) who rely on interviews with claimants as an important part of the process. These interviews are susceptible to bias. In the Netherlands three protocols have been developed to conduct these interviews. These protocols are expert- and...

article 2009

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Preference-based measure of social participation from the Handicap Scale for Children

van Dommelen, P. (author), Schuller, A. (author), Detmar, S. (author), van den Berg, B. (author), Groothuis-Oudshoorn, K. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)

Objective: To establish a model that estimates a preference-based measure (valuation) of social participation for children between 8 and 18 years of age from the Handicap Scale for Children (HSC), a validated questionnaire for children with a chronic illness. Methods: Vignettes of the HSC classification system were valued by a representative...

article 2008

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Hoge perinatale sterfte in Nederland vergeleken met andere Europese landen: De Peristat-II-studie [Higher perinatal mortality in the Netherlands than in other European countries: The Peristat-II study]

Mohangoo, A.D. (author), Buitendijk, S.E. (author), Hukkelhouen, C.W.P.M. (author), Ravelli, A.C.J. (author), Rijninks-van Driel, G.C. (author), Tamminga, P. (author), Nijhuis, J.G. (author)

Objective. Comparison of perinatal mortality in the Netherlands with that in other European countries (Peristat-II), and with data collected 5 years previously (Peristat-I). Design. Descriptive study. Method. Indicators of perinatal mortality which were developed for Peristat-I were used again in Peristat-II. Data on perinatal mortality in 2004...

article 2008

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Preferences and choices for care and health insurance

van den Berg, B. (author), van Dommelen, P. (author), Stam, P. (author), Laske-Aldershof, T. (author), Buchmueller, T. (author), Schut, F.T. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)

Legislation that came into effect in 2006 has dramatically altered the health insurance system in the Netherlands, placing greater emphasis on consumer choice and competition among insurers. The potential for such competition depends largely on consumer preferences for price and quality of service by insurers and quality of affiliated providers....

article 2008

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The EPIC nutrient database project (ENDB): A first attempt to standardize nutrient databases across the 10 European countries participating in the EPIC study

Slimani, N. (author), Deharveng, G. (author), Unwin, I. (author), Southgate, D.A.T. (author), Vignat, J. (author), Skeie, G. (author), Salvini, S. (author), Parpinel, M. (author), Møller, A. (author), Ireland, J. (author), Becker, W. (author), Farran, A. (author), Westenbrink, S. (author), Vasilopoulou, E. (author), Unwin, J. (author), Borgejordet, Å. (author), Rohrmann, S. (author), Church, S. (author), Gnagnarella, P. (author), Casagrande, C. (author), van Bakel, M. (author), Niravong, M. (author), Boutron-Ruault, M.C. (author), Stripp, C. (author), Tjønneland, A. (author), Trichopoulou, A. (author), Georga, K. (author), Nilsson, S. (author), Mattisson, I. (author), Ray, J. (author), Boeing, H. (author), Ocké, M. (author), Peeters, P.H.M. (author), Jakszyn, P. (author), Amiano, P. (author), Engeset, D. (author), Lund, E. (author), Santucci de Magistris, M. (author), Sacerdote, C. (author), Welch, A. (author), Bingham, S. (author), Subar, A.F. (author), Riboli, E. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)

Objective: This paper describes the ad hoc methodological concepts and procedures developed to improve the comparability of Nutrient databases (NDBs) across the 10 European countries participating in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC). This was required because there is currently no European reference NDB...

article 2007

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Effect evaluation of a multifactor community intervention to reduce falls among older persons

TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Wijlhuizen, G.J. (author), du Bois, P. (author), van Dommelen, P. (author), Hopman-Rock, M. (author)

The objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a multifactor and multimethod community intervention programme to reduce falls among older persons by at least 20%. In a pre-test-post test design, self-reported falls were registered for 10 months in the intervention community and two control communities. After the pre-test...

article 2007

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Development of a workplace intervention for sick-listed employees with stress-related mental disorders: Intervention Mapping as a useful tool

TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), van Oostrom, S.H. (author), Anema, J.R. (author), Terluin, B. (author), Venema, A. (author), de Vet, H.C.W. (author), van Mechelen, W. (author)

Background. To date, mental health problems and mental workload have been increasingly related to long-term sick leave and disability. However, there is, as yet, no structured protocol available for the identification and application of an intervention for stress-related mental health problems at the workplace. This paper describes the...

article 2007

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Screening for psychosocial problems in 5-6 year olds: A randomized controlled trial on routine health assessments

Wiefferink, C.H. (author), Reijneveld, S.A. (author), de Wijs, J. (author), Swagerman, M. (author), Campman, D. (author), Paulussen, T.G.W.M. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)

article 2006

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Cost-effectiveness of pharmacogenomics in clinical practice: A case study of thiopurine methyltransferase genotyping in acute lymphoblastic leukemia in Europe

van den Akker-van Marle, M.E. (author), Gurwitz, D. (author), Detmar, S.B. (author), Enzing, C.M. (author), Hopkins, M.M. (author), Gutierrez De Mesa, E. (author), Ibarreta, D. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)

Only a few studies have addressed the cost-effectiveness of pharmacogenetics interventions in healthcare. Lack of health economics data on aspects of pharmacogenetics is perceived as one of the barriers hindering its implementation for improving drug safety. Thus, a recent Institute for Prospective Technological Studies (IPTS) study, entitled ...

article 2006

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Area deprivation and child psychosocial problems. A national cross-sectional study among school-aged children

Reijneveld, S.A. (author), Brugman, E. (author), Verhulst, F.C. (author), Verloove-Vanhorick, S.P. (author)

Background. We examined the association of area deprivation with the occurrence of psychosocial problems among children aged 4-16 in a representative national sample of children based on standardised measures of parent-reported problems and diagnoses made by doctors and nurses working in child healthcare (child health professionals, CHPs)....

article 2005

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Weinig veranderingen in kwaliteit van sociaal-medische begeleiding en tevredenheid bij patiënten met arbeidsverzuim, na samenwerkingsprojecten voor huis- en bedrijfsartsen [Limited change in the quality of the social medical guidance and in the satisfaction of sick-listed patients, after collaborative projects between general practitioners and occupational physicians]

van Amstel, R.J. (author), Anema, J.R. (author), Jettinghoff, K. (author), Verbeek, J.H. (author), Nauta, A.P. (author), van Putten, D.J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)

Objective. To evaluate whether regional projects for collaboration between general practitioners (GPs) and occupational physicians (OPs) improved the quality of their social medical guidance (SMG) and the satisfaction of their patients. Design. Evaluation study with before and after measurements with respect to the same GPs and OPs. Method....

article 2005

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Patient satisfaction with occupational health physicians, development of a questionnaire

Verbeek, J.H. (author), de Boer, A.G. (author), van der Weide, W.E. (author), Piirainen, H. (author), Anema, J.R. (author), van Amstel, R.J. (author), Hartog, F. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)

Aims: To develop a questionnaire that measures specific aspects of patient satisfaction with occupational health physicians. Methods: General patient satisfaction questionnaires, a literature survey, and interviews with patients were used. An initial questionnaire was distributed among sick listed patients (n = 432) of occupational physicians (n...

article 2005

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Validation of performance indicators for rehabilitation of workers with mental health problems

TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Nieuwenhuijsen, K. (author), Verbeek, J.H.A.M. (author), de Boer, A.G.E.M. (author), Blonk, R.W.B. (author), van Dijk, F.J.H. (author)

Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate content validity and predictive validity of 11 performance indicators for the rehabilitation of workers with mental health problems. Research Design and Subjects: Content validity was assessed by experts who evaluated the validity of the performance indicators in 2 Delphi rounds. Predictive...

article 2005