Publicaties

Longitudinal changes in muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance in acutely hospitalized older adults

<p>OBJECTIVES: Acute hospitalization may lead to a decrease in muscle measures, but limited studies are reporting on the changes after discharge. The aim of this study was to determine longitudinal changes in ...

Parenting a child with Marfan syndrome

Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a multisystemic, autosomal dominant connective tissue disorder that occurs de novo in 25%. In many families, parent and child(ren) are affected, which may increase distress in parents. To ...

The performance of the Dutch Safety Management System frailty tool to predict the risk of readmission or mortality in older hospitalised cardiac patients

Background<br/>Early identification of older cardiac patients at high risk of readmission or mortality facilitates targeted deployment of preventive interventions. In the Netherlands, the frailty tool of the ...

Feasibility of a home-based interdisciplinary rehabilitation program for patients with Post-Intensive Care Syndrome: the REACH study

<b>Background</b><br/>Survivors of critical illness experience long-term functional challenges, which are complex, heterogeneous, and multifactorial in nature. Although the importance of ...

How to establish increased protein intake in a blended lifestyle intervention in community-dwelling older adults?

Rationale: The dietary protein counselling of the VITAMIN trial showed to be effective in increasing the protein intake in community-dwelling older adults up to 1.41 g/kg/day after 6-months intervention and ...

Longitudinal changes of muscle mass, muscle strength and physical performance in acutely admitted older adults up to three months post-discharge

How to establish increased protein intake in a blended lifestyle intervention in community-dwelling older adults?

Rationale: The dietary protein counselling of the VITAMIN trial showed to be effective in increasing the protein intake in community-dwelling older adults up to 1.41 g/kg/day after 6-months intervention and ...

Implementation of blended and combined exercise and nutrition programs for older adults

Purpose: Interprofessional collaboration and adaptation of e-health are necessary to implement innovative exercise and nutrition interventions in health practice. The aims of this qualitative study were 1) determine ...

Digitally supported dietary counseling increases protein intake in community dwelling older adults

Purpose: For prevention of sarcopenia and functional decline in community dwelling older adults, a higher daily protein intake is needed in addition to increased exercise. A new e-health strategy for dietary ...

Motivational factors mediate the association of general self-efficacy and performance outcomes in acutely hospitalised older patients

<p>OBJECTIVES: To study (i) the association of general self-efficacy (GSE) on the course of subjective (i.e. basic and instrumental activities of daily living (ADLs and IADLs) and objective physical performance ...

Barriers and facilitators to ask for lower urinary tract symptoms in people with low back pain and pelvic girdle pain. A qualitative study

<p>BACKGROUND: Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) may be a relevant comorbidity when managing people with low back or pelvic girdle pain. It is unknown how often physiotherapists inquire about LUTS, and what ...

Using e-Health in the physical therapeutic care process for patients with temporomandibular disorders

<p>Background: Treatment of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) currently consists of a combination of noninvasive therapies and may be supported by e-Health. It is, however, unclear if physical therapists and ...

Revalidatieaspecten van COVID-19 bij kinderen: kinderspel?

n het nieuws wordt steeds meer bericht over de revalidatiebehandeling van volwassenen met COVID-19. Een artikel in het Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde (NTvG) over COVID-19 bij kinderen stelt dat ...

COVID-19 patiënten en Intensive care, de ultieme uitdaging?

COVID-19 patiënten die opgenomen worden op de Intensive Care (IC) liggen vaak lang onder sedatie aan de beademing. Wat betekent dit voor het herstel van de patiënt na ontslag uit het ziekenhuis?

Het Post Intensive Care Syndroom

Changes in inflammation and musculoskeletal tissue-derived biomarker serum levels in response to high- and low-intensity resistance training in individuals with knee osteoarthritis

The effect of perceived knee joint instability on responses to external perturbations during gait in patients with knee osteoarthritis

Finding your feet

Introduction<br/>International placements challenge students to find the right level of participation, as local practices, language and time pressure may affect their engagement in patient-related tasks or team ...

Using e-Health in the physical therapeutic care process for patients with temporomandibular disorders

Aging and Physical Activity: A Qualitative Study of Basic Psychological Needs and Motivation in a Blended Home-Based Exercise Program for Older Adults

Physical activity can prolong the ability of older adults to live independently at home. A blended intervention was developed to sustain healthy aging. During a clinical trial 133 participants, with an average age of ...