We aimed to investigate whether social capital (obtaining support through indirect ties such as from neighbors) and cohesion (interdependencies among within neighborhoods positively affect the well being of older adults. This cross-sectional study included 945 1,440 (66% response rate) independently living adults (aged ≥70 years) in Rotterdam. fitted a hierarchical random effects model account for structure design: (Level 1) nested 72 2). Univariate analyses showed that born Netherlands,...

Patients with multi-morbidity have complex care needs that often make healthcare delivery difficult and costly to manage. Current is not tailored the of patients multi-morbidity, although poses a heavy burden on related adverse outcomes. Patient-centered co-creation are expected improve outcomes, but relationships among patient-centered care, physical well-being, social satisfaction known. In 2017, cross-sectional survey was conducted 216 (of 394 eligible participants; 55% response rate)...

The neighborhood social environment has been identified as an important aspect of older people's well-being. Poor conditions can pose difficulties in obtaining support, especially for people who live alone. Although environments have found to be related well-being among people, the longitudinal relationship between and remains poorly undestood. Research on effects changes characteristics, such cohesion belonging, is lacking. Therefore, study aims are (i) describe cohesion, instrumental goals...

Tuberculosis (TB) is a global health concern. Inadequate case finding and holding has been cited as major barrier to the control of TB. The TB literature written almost entirely from biomedical perspective, while recent studies show that it imperative understand lay perception determine why people seek treatment may stop taking treatment. Eastern Cape known province with high incidence, prevalence one worst cure rates South Africa. Its inhabitants can be considered experts when comes...

Parental stress has been identified as a major affecter of caregivers’ psychological well-being and risk increaser for unwillingly placing children with disabilities in the care others. Recognition effective means to ease caregiving burdens must guide policymaking will help provide better tailored support intervention children. This study aims characterize caregivers intellectual who are about seek outside identify conditions under which parental affected using mediating factor. We found...

Aim The relationships between frailty and neighborhood social resources quality among community‐dwelling older people are poorly understood. We therefore enquired into these associations while controlling for important individual characteristics. Methods Our cross‐sectional study included 945 out of 1440 (66% response rate) (aged ≥70 years) in Rotterdam. sample approximately 430 adults per district was proportional with respect to age. Potential participants were mailed questionnaires,...

ABSTRACT Due to demographic changes and a widely supported policy of ageing in place, the number community-dwelling older people will increase immensely. Thus, supportive neighbourhoods enabling age place successfully are required. Using Q-methodology, we examined people's perceptions comparative importance neighbourhood characteristics for place. Based on World Health Organization's Global Age-friendly Cities guide, developed 26 statements about physical social characteristics. Thirty-two...

Abstract Introduction Patients living with obesity often experience weight stigma in healthcare settings, which has worrying consequences for their experiences. This cross‐sectional study aimed to: (1) provide an overview of stigmatising experiences settings reported by adults varying classes obesity, (2) identify associations among patient characteristics and perceived (3) investigate the association between person‐centred care (PCC). Methods Dutch I (body mass index [BMI]: 30 to <35...

We investigated the influence of general self-efficacy perceived by adolescents with chronic conditions and parents on quality life. This cross-sectional study used scale DISABKIDS condition-generic module to survey (92/293; 31 %) type I diabetes, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, cystic fibrosis, kidney/urological conditions, neuromuscular disorders; (121/293; 41 %). Self parents' was compared using paired t-tests, adolescents' life were among analysis variance. Bivariate correlations between...

Several studies have investigated preferences and experiences of adolescents with different chronic conditions their parents. Some included the provider's perspective. Studies comparing three perspectives on satisfaction (transitional) care for conditions, however, are lacking. The main aim this paper was to explore differences similarities in between parents providers transitional care. A secondary extent which such disease-specific. This quantitative study 127 juvenile rheumatoid arthritis...

Background: Previous studies have shown that relational coordination is positively associated with the delivery of hospital care, acute emergency trauma and nursing home care. The effect in primary care settings, such as disease-management programs, remains unknown. Purpose: This study examined between general practitioners other professionals programs assessed impact on chronic illness Methodology: Professionals (n = 188; response rate 57%) 19 located throughout Netherlands completed...

This study aimed to identify the predictive role of direct resources (educational level and marital status) self-management abilities on physical health depressive symptoms in patients with cardiovascular diseases (CVD), diabetes, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Our cross-sectional questionnaire-based included 1570 CVD patients, 917 COPD 412 diabetes. Physical was lower than those diabetic patients. Correlation analyses indicated that were strong indicators for (all p <...

Abstract Background The 30-item Self-Management Ability Scale (SMAS) measures self-management abilities (SMA). Objectives of this study were to (1) validate the SMAS among older people shortly after hospitalisation and (2) shorten while maintaining adequate validity reliability. Methods Our was conducted individuals (≥ 65) who had recently been discharged from a hospital. Three months hospital admission, 296/456 patients (65% response) interviewed in their homes. We tested instrument by...

Abstract Aim To identify predictors of relational coordination among professionals delivering care to older patients. Background Relational is known enhance quality in hospitals. The underlying mechanisms, however, remain poorly understood. Design This cross‐sectional study was part a larger evaluation examining the opportunity prevent loss function patients due hospitalization Netherlands. Methods performed spring 2010 team members hospitalized (192 respondents; 44% response rate) one...

This study aimed to identify the relationships of self-management abilities and frailty perceived poor health among community-dwelling older people in Netherlands while controlling for important individual characteristics such as education, age, marital status, gender.The cross-sectional sample consisted 869/2212 (39% response rate) independently living adults (aged ≥70 years) 92 neighborhoods Rotterdam. In questionnaires we assessed self-rated health, using Tilburg Frailty Indicator (TFI)...

Health behaviours (physical activity, maintenance of a healthy diet and not smoking) are known to be beneficial the health well-being chronically ill people. With China's ageing population increased prevalence people with chronic diseases, improvement unhealthy in this has become crucial. Although recent studies have highlighted importance social participation for quality life (QoL) among older people, no study date included along more traditional behaviours. Therefore, aimed identify...

In light of the increasing demands in health care, a call has been made for development new strategies. One these strategies is placing higher emphasis on individuals, who are expected to better manage their own and illness. mHealth applications could increase this self-management behaviour among older adults. However, it crucial know intention use adults before implementing services. Even less known regarding differences between genders factors influencing applications.

Our study used multilevel regression analysis to identify individual- and neighbourhood-level factors that determine individual-level subjective well-being in Rhini, a deprived suburb of Grahamstown the Eastern Cape province South Africa. The Townsend index Gini coefficient were investigate whether contextual differences socioeconomic status determined well-being. Crime experience, health status, social capital, demographic variables assessed at individual level. indicators estimated with...