A5024202944- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Physical Activity and Health
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Sports Performance and Training
- Effects of Vibration on Health
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
2019-2025
Amsterdam University Medical Centers
2019-2025
Public Health Service of Amsterdam
2019-2025
Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
2018-2021
Ghent University
2020
Amsterdam Public Health
2012-2018
Lifestyle approaches for preventing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have produced mixed results. The aim of the present study was to compare effectiveness 3 lifestyle interventions [healthy eating (HE), physical activity (PA), and both HE PA (HE+PA)] with usual care (UC) in reducing GDM risk. a multicenter randomized controlled trial conducted from 2012 2014 [the DALI (vitamin D intervention prevention) study]. occurred at antenatal clinics across 11 centers 9 European countries....
Accurate prevalence estimates for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) among pregnant women in Europe are lacking owing to the use of a multitude diagnostic criteria and screening strategies both high-risk general population. Our aims were report important risk factors GDM development calculate cohort with BMI ≥29 kg/m
Reducing sitting time as well increasing physical activity in inactive people is beneficial for their health. This paper investigates the effectiveness of European Fans Training (EuroFIT) programme to improve and sedentary male football fans, delivered through professional setting.A total 1,113 men aged 30-65 with self-reported body mass index (BMI) ≥27 kg/m2 took part a randomised controlled trial 15 clubs England, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal. Recruitment was between September 19, 2015,...
OBJECTIVE Ways to prevent gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) remain unproven. We compared the impact of three lifestyle interventions (healthy eating [HE], physical activity [PA], and both HE PA [HE+PA]) on GDM risk in a pilot multicenter randomized trial. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Pregnant women at for (BMI ≥29 kg/m2) from nine European countries were invited undertake 75-g oral glucose tolerance test before 20 weeks' gestation. Those without HE, PA, or HE+PA. Women received five...
Abstract Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is an increasing problem world-wide. Lifestyle interventions and/or vitamin D supplementation might help prevent GDM in some women. Methods/design Pregnant women at risk of (BMI≥29 (kg/m 2 )) from 9 European countries will be invited to participate and consent obtained before 19+6 weeks gestation. After giving informed consent, without included (based on IADPSG criteria: fasting glucose<5.1mmol; 1 hour glucose <10.0 mmol; <8.5...
Offspring of obese women are at increased risk features the metabolic syndrome, including obesity and diabetes. Lifestyle intervention in pregnancy might reduce adverse effects maternal on neonatal adiposity. In Vitamin D And Intervention for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) Prevention (DALI) lifestyle trial, 436 with a BMI ≥29 kg/m2 were randomly assigned to counselling healthy eating (HE), physical activity (PA) or HE&PA, usual care (UC). secondary analyses outcomes (head, abdominal,...
Office workers spend a significant part of their workday sitting. Interventions that aim to reduce sedentary behaviour and increase physical activity might be more effective if greater attention is paid individual perspectives influence behavioural choices, including beliefs values. This study aimed gain insight into office workers' on behaviour.Sixteen Dutch (50% female) from different professions participated in semi-structured face-to-face interviews March 2019. To facilitate the...
Introduction . We explored beliefs, perceived barriers, and preferences regarding lifestyle changes among overweight European pregnant women to help inform the development of future interventions in prevention gestational diabetes mellitus. Methods An explorative mixed methods, two-staged study was conducted gather information from (BMI<mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" id="M1"><mml:mrow><mml:mo>≥</mml:mo></mml:mrow></mml:math>25 kg/m 2 ). In three countries 21...
Lifestyle interventions targeting physical activity, sedentary time and dietary behaviours have the potential to initiate support behavioural change result in public health gain. Although men often been reluctant engage such lifestyle programs, many are at high risk of several chronic conditions. We developed an evidence theory-based, gender sensitised, program (European Fans Training (EuroFIT)), which is designed attract through loyalty they feel football club support. This paper describes...
The purpose of this study was to examine the association between mental health status (i.e. depressed mood and pregnancy-related worries) objectively measured physical activity levels in obese pregnant women from seven European countries. Baseline data vitamin D lifestyle intervention for prevention gestational diabetes mellitus (DALI) were used. Time spent moderate-to-vigorous (MVPA) sedentary behaviour with accelerometers. Depressed WHO well-being index (WHO-5) worries Cambridge Worry...
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with perinatal health risks to both mother and offspring, represents a large economic burden. The DALI study multicenter randomized controlled trial, undertaken add the knowledge base on effectiveness of interventions for pregnant women at increased risk GDM. purpose this was evaluate cost-effectiveness healthy eating and/or physical activity promotion intervention compared usual care among GDM from societal perspective. An evaluation...
Abstract Aims To describe the metabolic phenotypes of early gestational diabetes mellitus and their association with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Methods We performed a post hoc analysis using data from Vitamin D And Lifestyle Intervention for prevention (DALI) trial conducted across nine European countries (2012–2014). In women BMI ≥29 kg/m 2 , insulin resistance secretion were estimated oral glucose tolerance test values before 20 weeks, homeostatic model assessment Stumvoll first‐phase...
Abstract Background Multi-disciplinary behavioral research on acute care teams has focused understanding how work and identifying behaviors characteristic of efficient effective team performance. We aimed to define important knowledge gaps establish a agenda for the years ahead prioritized questions in this field applied health research. Methods In first step, high-priority were generated by small highly specialized group 29 experts field, recruited from multinational multidisciplinary...
Abstract STUDY QUESTION Are maternal levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary time (ST) in obese pregnant women associated with placental structural adaptations for facilitating oxygen delivery to the fetus? SUMMARY ANSWER Higher MVPA ST are a higher density villi, proxy measure surface area fetus, without further added vessels. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY Physical during pregnancy intermittently reduces uterine blood flow, potentially limiting fetal supply. The...
Objective: Gender-sensitive approaches to increasing men’s physical activity (PA) through sports settings have shown promise across cultural contexts. We examined changes walking and the contribution of towards self-reported PA after participating in men-only European Fans Training (EuroFIT) programme before exploring experiences sustaining explain quantitative findings. Design: A sequential mixed-methods design was used collect questionnaire data as part a randomised controlled trial at...
Objective: To explore perceived barriers to and facilitators of behaviour change towards a more active lifestyle in people with neuromuscular diseases. Design: A qualitative study. Subjects: Nineteen subjects (63% females, age range 28–73 years), representing 4 different Methods: Data from randomized controlled trial were used. Subjects followed physical activity programme including coaching sessions using motivational interviewing techniques. All audio-recorded, thematic analyses conducted...
Although healthy aging can be stimulated by the reduction of sedentary behavior, few interventions are available for older adults. Previous studies suggest that self-monitoring might a promising behavior change technique to reduce adults' behavior. However, little is known about experiences with self-monitoring-based intervention aimed at behavior.The aim this study evaluate engagement, acceptability, usability, and preliminary efficacy mHealth developed behavior.A mixed methods was...
Infection control practitioners face several challenges when implementing infection link nurse (ICLN) programmes. Identification of strategies to address these can improve the impact current ICLN programmes and guide their future implementation.We aimed identify implementation for in acute-care hospitals with Consolidated Framework Implementation Research (CFIR)-Expert Recommendations Implementing Change (ERIC) Strategy Matching tool.An expert panel matched 19 sustainment barriers,...
Vitamin D deficiency is a common finding in overweight/obese pregnant women and associated with increased risk for adverse pregnancy outcome. Both maternal vitamin obesity contribute to metabolic derangements pregnancy. We aimed assess the effects of D3 supplementation versus placebo on fetal lipids. Main inclusion criteria were: <20 weeks’ gestation, BMI ≥ 29 kg/m2. Eligible (n = 154) were randomized receive (1600 IU/day) or placebo. Assessments performed <20, 24−28 35−37 weeks at birth....
Abstract Background A healthy lifestyle is indispensable for the prevention of noncommunicable diseases. However, medicine hampered by time constraints and competing priorities treating physicians. dedicated front office (LFO) in secondary/tertiary care may provide an important contribution to optimize patient-centred connect initiatives from community. The LOFIT study aims gain insight into (cost-)effectiveness LFO. Methods Two parallel pragmatic randomized controlled trials will be...