31 Result(s)

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Variation in referrals to secondary obstetrician-led care among primary midwifery care practices in the Netherlands: a nationwide cohort study

The primary aim of this study was to describe the variation in intrapartum referral rates in midwifery practices in the Netherlands. Secondly, we wanted to explore the association between the practice referral...

Pien M Offerhaus, Caroline Geerts, Ank de Jonge… in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth (2015)

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Testing for baseline differences in randomized controlled trials: an unhealthy research behavior that is hard to eradicate

According to the CONSORT statement, significance testing of baseline differences in randomized controlled trials should not be performed. In fact, this practice has been discouraged by numerous authors through...

Michiel R de Boer, Wilma E Waterlander… in International Journal of Behavioral Nutrit… (2015)

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Number and appraisal of daily hassles and life events in young adulthood: the association with physical activity and screen time: a longitudinal cohort study

Young adults face radical life changes regarding residence, marriage, family and work that may negatively impact their health behaviours. Therefore, we investigated the associations of the number of daily hass...

Léonie Uijtdewilligen, Amika S Singh, Mai J Chinapaw, Lando LJ Koppes… in BMC Public Health (2014)

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Biological, socio-demographic, work and lifestyle determinants of sitting in young adult women: a prospective cohort study

Sitting is associated with health risks. Factors that influence sitting are however not well understood. The aim was to examine the biological, socio-demographic, work-related and lifestyle determinants of sit...

Léonie Uijtdewilligen, Jos WR Twisk… in International Journal of Behavioral Nutrit… (2014)

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Birth setting, transfer and maternal sense of control: results from the DELIVER study

In the Netherlands, low risk women receive midwife-led care and can choose to give birth at home or in hospital. There is concern that transfer of care during labour from midwife-led care to an obstetrician-le...

Caroline C Geerts, Trudy Klomp, Antoine LM Lagro-Janssen… in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth (2014)

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Increased risk for chronic comorbid disorders in patients with inflammatory arthritis: a population based study

Studies determining the development of a wide variety of different comorbid disorders in inflammatory arthritis (IA) patients are scarce, however, this knowledge could be helpful in optimising preventive care ...

Jennie Ursum, Mark MJ Nielen, Jos WR Twisk, Mike JL Peters… in BMC Family Practice (2013)

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A new approach to analyse longitudinal epidemiological data with an excess of zeros

Within longitudinal epidemiological research, ‘count’ outcome variables with an excess of zeros frequently occur. Although these outcomes are frequently analysed with a linear mixed model, or a Poisson mixed m...

Alette S Spriensma, Tibor RS Hajos, Michiel R de Boer… in BMC Medical Research Methodology (2013)

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Prediction models for clustered data: comparison of a random intercept and standard regression model

When study data are clustered, standard regression analysis is considered inappropriate and analytical techniques for clustered data need to be used. For prediction research in which the interest of predictor ...

Walter Bouwmeester, Jos WR Twisk, Teus H Kappen… in BMC Medical Research Methodology (2013)

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External validation of two prediction models identifying employees at risk of high sickness absence: cohort study with 1-year follow-up

Two models including age, self-rated health (SRH) and prior sickness absence (SA) were found to predict high SA in health care workers. The present study externally validated these prediction models in a popul...

Corné AM Roelen, Ute Bültmann, Willem van Rhenen, Jac JL van der Klink… in BMC Public Health (2013)

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Improving the application of a practice guideline for the assessment and treatment of suicidal behavior by training the full staff of psychiatric departments via an e-learning supported Train-the-Trainer program: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

In 2012, in The Netherlands a multidisciplinary practice guideline for the assessment and treatment of suicidal behavior was issued. The release of guidelines often fails to change professional behavior due to...

Derek P de Beurs, Marieke H de Groot, Jos de Keijser, Bastiaan Verwey… in Trials (2013)

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Type II diabetes patients in primary care: profiles of healthcare utilization obtained from observational data

The high burden of diabetes for healthcare costs and their impact on quality of life and management of the disease have triggered the design and introduction of disease management programmes (DMPs) in many cou...

Christel E van Dijk, Trynke Hoekstra, Robert A Verheij… in BMC Health Services Research (2013)

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Implementing the chronic care model for frail older adults in the Netherlands: study protocol of ACT (frail older adults: care in transition)

Care for older adults is facing a number of challenges: health problems are not consistently identified at a timely stage, older adults report a lack of autonomy in their care process, and care systems are oft...

Maaike E Muntinga, Emiel O Hoogendijk, Karen M van Leeuwen… in BMC Geriatrics (2012)

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Adolescent predictors of objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behaviour at age 42: the Amsterdam Growth and Health Longitudinal Study (AGAHLS)

This study investigated the associations of physical characteristics and personality in adolescence with physical activity and sedentary behaviour in adulthood.

Léonie Uijtdewilligen, Amika S Singh… in International Journal of Behavioral Nutrit… (2011)

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DiAlert: a lifestyle education programme aimed at people with a positive family history of type 2 diabetes and overweight, study protocol of a randomised controlled trial

Family history is a known risk factor for type 2 diabetes (T2DM), and more so in the presence of overweight. This study aims to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a new lifestyle education programme 'Di...

Wieke H Heideman, Vera Nierkens, Karien Stronks, Barend JC Middelkoop… in BMC Public Health (2011)

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Heliox reduces respiratory system resistance in respiratory syncytial virus induced respiratory failure

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract disease is characterised by narrowing of the airways resulting in increased airway resistance, air-trap** and respiratory acidosis. These problems mi...

Martin CJ Kneyber, Marc van Heerde, Jos WR Twisk, Frans B Plötz… in Critical Care (2009)

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Haptoglobin phenotype is not a predictor of recurrence free survival in high-risk primary breast cancer patients

Better breast cancer prognostication may improve selection of patients for adjuvant therapy. We conducted a retrospective follow-up study in which we investigated sera of high-risk primary breast cancer patien...

Marie-Christine W Gast, Harm van Tinteren, Marijke Bontenbal… in BMC Cancer (2008)

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Accuracy of self-reported body weight, height and waist circumference in a Dutch overweight working population

In population studies, body mass index (BMI) is generally calculated from self-reported body weight and height. The self-report of these anthropometrics is known to be biased, resulting in a misclassification ...

Johanna C Dekkers, Marieke F van Wier… in BMC Medical Research Methodology (2008)

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Design of a randomised controlled trial on immune effects of acidic and neutral oligosaccharides in the nutrition of preterm infants: carrot study

Prevention of serious infections in preterm infants is a challenge, since prematurity and low birth weight often requires many interventions and high utility of devices. Furthermore, the possibility to adminis...

Elisabeth AM Westerbeek, Ruurd M van Elburg, Anemone van den Berg… in BMC Pediatrics (2008)

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123 Functional recovery after acute myocardial infarction: a comparison between angiography, electrocardiography and cardiovascular magnetic resonance measures of microvascular injury

Robin Nijveldt, Aernout M Beek… in Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonan… (2008)