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Bolbocean, C. (author), van der Pal, S. (author), van Buuren, S. (author), Anderson, P.J. (author), Bartmann, P. (author), Baumann, N. (author), Cheong, J.L.Y. (author), Darlow, B.A. (author), Doyle, L.W. (author), Evensen, K.A.I. (author), Horwood, J. (author), Indredavik, M.S. (author), Johnson, S. (author), Marlow, N. (author), Mendonça, M. (author), Ni, Y. (author), Wolke, D. (author), Woodward, L. (author), Verrips, E. (author), Petrou, S. (author)Background and Objective. Assessment of health-related quality of life for individuals born very preterm and/or low birthweight (VP/VLBW) offers valuable complementary information alongside biomedical assessments. However, the impact of VP/VLBW status on health-related quality of life in adulthood is inconclusive. The objective of this study was...article 2023
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Straat, C. (author), Maarleveld, J.M. (author), Smit, D.J.M. (author), Visch, L, (author), Hulsegge, G. (author), Huirne, J.A.F. (author), van Dongen, J.M. (author), van Geenen, R.C. (author), Kerkhoff, G.M.M.J. (author), Anema, J.R. (author), Coenen, P. (author), Kuijer, P.P.F.M. (author)Background: With the worldwide rising obesity epidemic and the aging population, it is essential to deliver (cost-)effective care that results in enhanced societal participation among knee arthroplasty patients. The purpose of this study is to describe the development, content, and protocol of our (cost-)effectiveness study that assesses a...article 2023
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Hof, T. (author), Zuidema, P.M. (author), Pennings, H.J.M. (author)Quitting Basic Military Training (BMT) is a problem in the Dutch Armed Forces. Previous research focused on physical factors. Yet, contemporary research focuses on psychosocial characteristics, study skills, and quality of life factors associated with recruits’ intention to quit BMT. We combined several factors to identify the key factors...article 2023
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Ruissen, M.M. (author), Torres-Peña, J.D. (author), Uitbeijerse, B.S. (author), Arenas de Larriva, A.P. (author), Huisman, S.D. (author), Namli, T. (author), Salzsieder, E. (author), Vogt, L. (author), Ploessnig, M. (author), van der Putte, B. (author), Merle, A. (author), Serra, G. (author), Rodríguez, G. (author), de Graaf, A.A. (author), de Koning, E.J.P. (author), Delgado-Lista, J. (author), Sont, J.K. (author), POWER2DM Consortium, (author)Aims/hypothesis: There is a lack of e-health systems that integrate the complex variety of aspects relevant for diabetes self-management. We developed and field-tested an e-health system (POWER2DM) that integrates medical, psychological and behavioural aspects and connected wearables to support patients and healthcare professionals in shared...report 2023
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Vossen, E. (author), van der Gulden, J.W.J. (author), van Genabeek, J. (author), Schaap, R. (author), Anema, J.R. (author), Schaafsma, F.G. (author)Background. For working patients with a lower socioeconomic position, health complaints often result from a combination of problems on multiple life domains. To prevent long-term health complaints and absence from work, it is crucial for general and occupational health professionals to adopt a broad perspective on health and to collaborate when...article 2022
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Kamstra, R.J.M. (author), Boorsma, A. (author), Krone, T. (author), van Stokkum, R.M. (author), Eggink, H.M. (author), Peters, T. (author), Pasman, W.J. (author)Background: Study participants and patients often perceive (long) questionnaires as burdensome. In addition, paper-based questionnaires are prone to errors such as (unintentionally) skipping questions or filling in a wrong type of answer. Such errors can be prevented with the emergence of mobile questionnaire apps. Objective: This study aimed to...article 2022
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Rijnaarts, I. (author), de Roos, N.M. (author), Wang, T. (author), Zoetendal, E.G. (author), Top, J. (author), Timmer, M. (author), Hogenelst, K. (author), Bouwman, E.P. (author), Witteman, B. (author), de Wit, N. (author)Constipation can greatly impact the quality of life (QoL), which can be relieved by dietary fibres; however, preserving a higher fibre intake remains a challenge. We investigated the effects of a personalised dietary advice (PDA) on fibre intake and mild constipation complaints. A total number of twenty-five adults with mild constipation...article 2022
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de Verhoeff, M.C. (author), Lobbezoo, F. (author), van Leeuwen, A.M. (author), Schuller, A.A. (author), Koutris, M. (author)Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative condition affecting the quality of life. Due to a worsening of oral health in PD patients with the progression of the disease, oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) could be impaired as well. Objectives: To assess whether PD patients in The Netherlands experience worse OHRQoL...article 2022
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- Versluis, A. (author), Knulst, A.C. (author), Michelsen-Huisman, A.D. (author), Houben, G.F. (author), Blom, W.M. (author), Le, T.M. (author), van Os-Medendorp, H. (author) article 2021
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Naafs, J.C. (author), Marchal, J.P. (author), Verkerk, P.H. (author), Fliers, E. (author), van Trotsenburg, A.S.P. (author), Zwaveling-Soonawala, N. (author)Context. Central congenital hypothyroidism (CH) requires lifelong medical treatment. The majority of children with central CH have multiple pituitary hormone deficiencies (MPHD), but in some cases central CH is isolated. Most pituitary hormone deficiencies are associated with impaired health-related quality of life (HRQoL). However, studies on...article 2021
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Blom, W.M. (author), van Dijk, L.M. (author), Michelsen-Huisman, A. (author), Houben, G.F. (author), Knulst, A.C. (author), Linders, Y.F.M. (author), Verhoeckc, K.C.M. (author), Holleman, B.C. (author), Lentz, L.R. (author)Background: Allergen information on product labels is crucial in food allergy management, though inadequacy in current labelling practices is one of the major causes for accidental reactions upon consuming prepacked food products. Objective: This study analyses current status of communicating allergen information on food labels and provides...article 2021
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Keemink, A.Q.L. (author), Brug, T.J.H. (author), van Asseldonk, E.H.F. (author), Wu, A.R. (author), van der Kooij, H. (author)Active prosthetic and orthotic devices have the potential to increase quality of life for individuals with impaired mobility. However, more research into human-like control methods is needed to create seamless interaction between device and user. In forward simulations the reflex-based neuromuscular model (RNM) by Song and Geyer shows promising...article 2021
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Wickramasinghe, K. (author), Mathers, J.C. (author), Wopereis, S. (author), Marsman, D.S. (author), Griffiths, J.C. (author)Across the globe, there has been a marked increase in longevity, but significant inequalities remain. These are exacerbated by inadequate access to proper nutrition and health care services and to reliable information to make the decisions related to nutrition and health care. Many in economically developing as well as developed societies are...article 2020
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van der Pal, S.M. (author), Steinhoff, M. (author), Grevinga, M. (author), Wolke, D. (author), Verrips, G.H.W. (author)This systematic review was performed in the context of EU‐project RECAP (www.recap-preterm.eu) and thus with funding from the European Commission; Horizon 2020; Grant Number: 733280. Aim. To establish differences in health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) in adults born term and those born very preterm (VPT) and/or with a very low birth weight ...article 2020
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Coenen, P. (author), Hulsegge, G. (author), Daams, J.G. (author), van Geenen, R.G. (author), Kerkhoffs, G.M. (author), van Tulder, M.W. (author), Huirne, J.A. (author), Anema, J.R. (author), Kuijser, P.P. (author)Objectives Orthopaedic surgery is primarily aimed at improving function and pain reduction. Additional integrated care may enhance patient’s participation in sports and work, possibly improving performance of physical activities and quality of life (QoL). We aimed to assess the effectiveness of integrated care among orthopaedic surgery patients....article 2020
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van der Pal, S.M. (author), Steinhof, M. (author), Grevinga, M. (author), Wolke, D. (author), Verrips, E. (author)Background: Several longitudinal cohort studies that follow participants who were born very preterm (VPT) or with a very low birth weight (VLBW) have now gathered outcome data at adult age. The current systematic review aimed to explore whether Health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL) of adults born VPT or VLBW differs from HRQoL of adults born...article 2019
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Vink, R.M. (author), van Dommelen, P. (author), van der Pal, S.M. (author), Eikhout, I. (author), Pannebakker, F.D. (author), Klein Velderman, M. (author), Haagmans, M. (author), Mulder, T. (author), Dekker, M. (author)Background Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) may have a life-long impact on mental health and are related to physical disease, such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases in adulthood. Research on ACEs suffers from recall bias when performed with adults. Objective To estimate the prevalence of ACEs and the interrelationships between ACEs as...article 2019
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van Santen, J. (author), Dröes, R.M. (author), Bosmans, J.E. (author), Blanson Henkemans, O.A. (author), van Bommel, S. (author), Hakvoort, E. (author), Valk, R. (author), Scholten, C. (author), Wiersinga, J. (author), van Straten, A. (author)Background Physical activity is linked to benefits such as increased physical fitness, cognition, emotional and social functioning, general health and well-being in older people. Some evidence suggests that this also applies to people living with dementia. However, it can be harder for them to perform physical activities, due to several barriers...article 2019
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Ediati, A. (author), Verrips, G.H.W. (author), Juniarto, A.Z. (author), Faradz, S.M.H. (author), Drop, S.L.S. (author), Dessens, A.B. (author)Background:Patients with a disorder of sex development (DSD) are born with atypical genitals or may develop atypical genitals and atypical body appearance, if left untreated. Health related quality of life (HRQoL) was assessed in Indonesian patients to whom diagnostic procedures and medical intervention had been delayed. Method: Comparison of...article 2019
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Rogers, H.J. (author), Vermaire, E.J.H. (author), Gilchrist, F. (author), Schuller, A.A. (author)Dental caries has significant negative impacts on the lives of children and young people. Whilst the impacts on children’s oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) have been increasingly investigated, the effect on children’s overall wellbeing remains largely unknown. Data were obtained from a survey conducted across four cities in the...article 2019