Publicaties

Factors Associated with Step Numbers in Acutely Hospitalized Older Adults: The Hospital-Activities of Daily Living Study

<p>OBJECTIVES: To determine the number of steps taken by older patients in hospital and 1 week after discharge; to identify factors associated with step numbers after discharge; and to examine the association ...

Evaluation of treatment outcome using the Patient Specific Functional Scale in knee osteoarthritis patients undergoing multidisciplinary rehabilitation

Asynchronous mHealth interventions in rheumatoid arthritis

<p>BACKGROUND: Mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets have surged in popularity in recent years, generating numerous possibilities for their use in health care as mobile health (mHealth) tools. One ...

The longitudinal association between depressive symptoms and functional abilities in older patients

<p>OBJECTIVES: To investigate the course of depressive symptoms, and basic and instrumental activities of daily living (collectively described as, (I)ADL functioning) from acute admission until one year ...

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

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 ...

Knee extensor muscle steadiness in relation to maximal torque and physical functioning in patients with knee osteoarthritis

Evaluation of an educational course for primary care physiotherapists on comorbidity-adapted exercise therapy in knee osteoarthritis

<p>OBJECTIVE: The objectives of the present study were to: (1) evaluate the effect of an educational course on competence (knowledge and clinical reasoning) of primary care physical therapists (PTs) in treating ...

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

A consensus-based framework for conducting and reporting osteoarthritis phenotype research

<p>BACKGROUND: The concept of osteoarthritis (OA) heterogeneity is evolving and gaining renewed interest. According to this concept, distinct subtypes of OA need to be defined that will likely require ...

Is a model of stratified exercise therapy by physical therapists in primary care feasible in patients with knee osteoarthritis?

<p>OBJECTIVES: To explore the feasibility of a newly developed model of stratified exercise therapy in primary care for patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA).</p><p>DESIGN: Mixed method design ...

Insight into the Posthospital Syndrome: A 3-month longitudinal follow up on geriatric syndromes and their association with functional decline, readmission, and mortality

<p>BACKGROUND: Acute hospitalization may lead to posthospital syndrome, but no studies have investigated how this syndrome manifests and geriatric syndromes are often used as synonym. However, studies on ...

Development of a core capability framework for qualified health professionals to optimise care for people with osteoarthritis: an OARSI initiative

<p>OBJECTIVE: Develop a generic trans-disciplinary, skills-based capability framework for health professionals providing care for people with OA.</p><p>DESIGN: e-Delphi survey. An international ...

The effects of exercise on cardiovascular disease risk factors and cardiovascular physiology in rheumatoid arthritis

<p>Cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality is highly prevalent in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with debilitating effects for the individual as well as significant healthcare impact. ...

The association between physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness in patients with rheumatoid artahrtis and high cardiovascular risk

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) disease and CV mortality1. High values of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) are protective against CVD and CV ...

Stratified exercise therapy compared with usual care by physical therapists in patients with knee osteoarthritis

<p>OBJECTIVES: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by its heterogeneity, with large differences in clinical characteristics between patients. Therefore, a stratified approach to exercise therapy, whereby ...

Determinants of Post-acute Care Costs in Acutely Hospitalized Older Adults: The Hospital-ADL Study.

Abstract<br/>OBJECTIVES:<br/>After hospitalization, many older adults need post-acute care, including rehabilitation or home care. However, post-acute care expenses can be as high as the costs for the ...

Priorities for the effective implementation of osteoarthritis management programs: an OARSI international consensus exercise

<p>OBJECTIVE: The Joint Effort Initiative was endorsed by Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) in 2018 as a collaboration between international researchers and clinicians with an interest in ...

Decreased pain and improved dynamic knee instability mediate the beneficial effect of wearing a soft knee brace on activity limitations in patients with knee osteoarthritis