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Miedema, H.M.E. (author), Groothuis-Oudshoorn, C.G.M. (author), TNO Bouw en Ondergrond (author)A method for modeling the relationship of polychotomous health ratings with predictors such as area characteristics, the distance to a source of environmental contamination, or exposure to environmental pollutants is presented. The model combines elements of grouped regression and multilevel analysis. The statistical model describes the entire...article 2006
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van Dellen, Q.M. (author), Stronks, K. (author), Bindels, P.J.E. (author), Öry, F.G. (author), van Aalderen, W.M.C. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Poor adherence to inhaled corticosteroids (ICSs) may contribute to the recent rise in asthma morbidity. In general, appropriate adherence to ICSs is a complex process that is influenced by various determinants. The purpose of this study was to identify factors that were associated with adherence to ICSs in children with asthma and their parents...article 2006
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TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Bots, C.P. (author), Poorterman, J.H.G. (author), Brand, H.S. (author), Kalsbeek, H. (author), van Amerongen, B.M. (author), Veerman, E.C.I. (author), Nieuw Amerongen, A.V. (author)OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare the oral health status of chronic renal failure (CRF) patients on renal replacement therapy with a matched reference population. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. SUBJECTS: Forty-two dentate CRF patients - aged 25-52 years old - were matched with a reference group of 808 dentate subjects. METHODS: The...article 2006
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TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), de Vreede, P.L. (author), van Meeteren, N.L. (author), Samson, M.M. (author), Wittink, H.M. (author), Duursma, S.A. (author), Verhaar, H.J. (author)Background: Data regarding the effect of exercise programmes on older adults' health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and habitual physical activity are inconsistent. Objective: To determine whether a functional tasks exercise programme (enhances functional capacity) and a resistance exercise programme (increases muscle strength) have a different...article 2006
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Koppes, L.L.J. (author), Dekker, J.M. (author), Hendriks, H.F.J. (author), Bouter, L.M. (author), Heine, R.J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)OBJECTIVE - This meta-analysis was undertaken to obtain insight regarding the shape and strength of the relationship between alcohol consumption and the risk of type 2 diabetes, the effects of adjustment for confounders, and the effect of modification by type 2 diabetes definition, sex, and BMI. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS - The 15 original...article 2005
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Kamphuis, M. (author), Vliegen, H.W. (author), Verloove-Vanhorick, S.P. (author), Ottenkamp, J. (author), Vogels, T. (author)Objective. To evaluate employment, career problems and job-related handicaps in adults with complex or mild congenital heart disease (CHD). Design. Cross-sectional. Method. Data were obtained from 76 patients with complex and 80 with mild CHD who were known to the Department of Paediatric Cardiology at the Leiden University Medical Center, the...article 2005
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Heuts, P.H.T.G. (author), de Bie, R.A. (author), Dijkstra, A. (author), Aretz, K. (author), Vlaeyen, J.W.S. (author), Schouten, H.J.A. (author), Hopman-Rock, M. (author), van Weel, C. (author), van Schayck, C.P. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Objective: To develop a self-report measure for assessment of the stage of change in patients with osteoarthritis, in order to identify patients who would benefit from a self-management programme. Methods: According to the 'stages of change' model a questionnaire was developed with three groups of items corresponding to the precontemplation...article 2005
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de Croon, E.M. (author), Blonk, R.W. (author), Sluiter, J.K. (author), Frings-Dresen, M.H. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Background: Monitoring psychological job strain may help occupational physicians to take preventive action at the appropriate time. For this purpose, the 10-item trucker strain monitor (TSM) assessing work-related fatigue and sleeping problems in truck drivers was developed. Objectives: This study examined (1) test-retest reliability, (2)...article 2005
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Steenstra, I.A. (author), Koopman, F.S. (author), Knol, D.L. (author), Kat, E. (author), Bongers, P.M. (author), de Vet, H.C.W. (author), van Mechelen, W. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Information on prognostic factors for duration of sick leave due to low-back pain (LBP) is growing. In this prospective cohort study, prognostic factors for duration of sick leave and course of disability were identified at a very early stage of sick leave due to LBP. A total of 615 workers calling in sick from work due to LBP at an occupational...article 2005
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van Rhenen, W. (author), Blonk, R.W.B. (author), van der Klink, J.J. (author), van Dijk, F.J. (author), Schaufeli, W.B. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Objectives: To investigate the short-term and long-term effectiveness of two, brief, preventive, work stress management programmes. One programme was a cognition-focused programme, the other was a newly developed intervention in which physical exercise and relaxation were combined. It was hypothesised that the newly developed intervention would...article 2005
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Reijneveld, S.A. (author), Brugman, E. (author), Verhulst, F.C. (author), Verloove-Vanhorick, S.P. (author)Objective. To assess the degree to which preventive child health professionals (CHPs) identify and manage psychosocial problems among pre-school children in the general population, and to determine its association with parent-reported behavioral and emotional problems, sociodemographic factors and (mental) health history of children. Design....article 2005
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Hooftman, W.E. (author), van der Beek, A.J. (author), Bongers, P.M. (author), van Mechelen, W. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Objective: The aim was to determine whether men and women with the same job are equally exposed to work-related physical and psychosocial risk factors for musculoskeletal complaints. Methods: Men (n = 491) and women (n = 342) in 8 jobs with both female and male workers completed a questionnaire on exposure to work-related risk factors. Gender,...article 2005
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- TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Bruil, J. (author), Detmar, S.B. (author) article 2005
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Andries, F. (author), Kremer, A.M. (author), Hoogendoorn, W.E. (author), Wevers, C.W.J. (author), van Putten, D.J. (author)The Work and Handicap Questionnaire (WHQ) was developed to improve the vocational perspectives of patients with a chronic disorder. The WHQ differs from similar instruments in its explicit linkage between disabilities in daily life and job demands. This is an important feature, which allows for the development of specific strategies to counter...article 2004
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Heinrich, J. (author), Blatter, B.M. (author), Bongers, P.M. (author)Aim: To compare two different methods for assessment of postural load and duration of computer use in office workers. Methods: The study population existed of 87 computer workers. Questionnaire data about exposure were compared with exposures measured by a standardised or objective method. Measuring true exposure to postural load consisted of an...article 2004
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Proper, K.I. (author), van der Beek, A.J. (author), Hildebrandt, V.H. (author), Twisk, J.W.R. (author), van Mechelen, W. (author)Background: An individual's current status of physical activity and nutrition and readiness to change can be determined using PACE assessment forms. Practitioners have suggested that feedback on the fitness and health components can produce a change in a subject's awareness of their behaviour and thereby lead to a beneficial change in stage of...article 2003
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de Lange, A.H. (author), Taris, T.W. (author), Kompier, M.A.J. (author), Houtman, I.L.D. (author), Bongers, P.M. (author)This study addressed the methodological quality of longitudinal research examining R. Karasek and T. Theorell's (1990) demand-control-(support) model and reviewed the results of the best of this research. Five criteria for evaluating methodological quality were used: type of design, length of time lags, quality of measures, method of analysis,...article 2003
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- Detmar, S.B. (author), TNO Preventie en Gezondheid (author) article 2003
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Reijneveld, S.A. (author), Crone, M.R. (author), Verhulst, F.C. (author), Verloove-Vanhorick, S.P. (author)Objective. To examine the effects of a catastrophe on the mental health of adolescents using prospective data from before and after the catastrophe. Design. Prospective, comparative. Method. The Volendam café fire wounded about 250 adolescents, of whom 14 died. In September and October 1999, 15 months before the catastrophe, all grade 2 pupils...article 2003
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van den Brandt, P.A. (author), Botterweck, A.A.M. (author), Goldbohm, R.A. (author), Centraal Instituut voor Voedingsonderzoek TNO TNO Voeding (author)Objective: Many case-control studies have reported that salt and cured meat intake are positively, and refrigerator use is inversely, associated with stomach cancer risk. In the current prospective study these associations were evaluated. Methods: The Netherlands Cohort Study consisted of 120,852 men and women ages 55-69 years at baseline in...article 2003