The association of pre-operative physical fitness and physical activity with outcome after scheduled major abdominal surgery

We studied whether reported physical activity and measurements of fitness (hand, leg and inspiration) were associated with postoperative in-hospital mortality, length of stay and discharge destination in 169 patients after major oncological abdominal surgery. In multivariate analysis, adequate activity level (OR 5.5, 95% CI 1.4-21.9) and...

A systems-based model for the successful scaling up of sustainable innovation at the bottom of the pyramid

Inclusive innovation literature provides manifold examples and some answers as to how projects can achieve the full potential of the BoP market and what factors can be considered important in determining the likelihood of an innovation’s success. But the existing literature and methods for analysis are mostly oriented towards firms’ strategies...

Effect of aerobic training on heart rate recovery in patients with established heart disease; a systematic review

Background: Although a delayed decrease in heart rate during the first minute after graded exercise has been identified as a powerful predictor of overall mortality in cardiac patients, the potential to influence this risk factor by aerobic training remains to be proven. Objective: The aim was to study the relationship between aerobic training...

Kennisinvesteringsprojecten 2012 en plannen voor 2013 innovatiegebied levenslang gezond

Nederlandse kinderen, volwassenen en ouderen zijn over het algemeen behoorlijk gezond. Toch blijft onze gezondheid(szorg) voor grote maatschappelijke uitdagingen staan. Hoe gaan we om met kinderen in een onveilige gezinssituatie? Hoe krijgen we Nederlanders meer in beweging? Hoe zorgen we ervoor dat ouderen zo lang mogelijk zelfredzaam blijven?...

AWBZ en de indicatie verblijf: een exploratief onderzoek naar de overwegingen rondom aanvraag en invulling

The implementation of the functional task exercise programme for elderly people living at home

Background: The Functional Task Exercise programme is an evidence-based exercise programme for elderly people living at home. It enhances physical capacity with sustainable effects. FTE is provided by physiotherapists and remedial therapists. Although the intervention was found to be effective in a Randomised Controlled Trial, we may not assume...

An empirical exploration of the relations between the health components of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)

Impact of multimorbidity on functioning: Evaluating the ICF Core Set approach in an empirical study of people with rheumatic diseases

Objective: Chronic conditions can lead to considerable deterioration in functioning. Several condition-specific Core Sets, selections of categories from the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF), have been developed to facilitate the rehabilitation process. Considering the increase in patients with more than...

Kennisinvesteringsprojecten 2011 levenslang gezond

Opinions of children about participation in medical genetic research

Aims: The objective was to evaluate children's opinions about their participation in a large research project. Methods: Polish children between 6 and 14 years of age completed a questionnaire about their participation in the Polish Gabriel study (which aims to identify genetic and environmental causes of asthma). In total 706 questionnaires were...

Better in, better out. The essence of preoperative physical therapy for the frail