A5016957332- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Liver Disease and Transplantation
- Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Organ Donation and Transplantation
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Dutch Social and Cultural Studies
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
University Medical Center Groningen
2006-2022
University of Groningen
2006-2022
Department of Medical Sciences
2021
Government of Western Australia Department of Health
2021
Geneeskundige en Gezondheidsdienst
2014
Objectives: To describe the degree of loneliness among visually impaired elderly and to make a comparison with matched reference group normally sighted elderly. In addition, we examined self-management abilities (SMAs) as determinants Method: cross-sectional study, 173 persons completed telephone interviews. Loneliness SMAs were assessed Scale De Jong Gierveld SMAS-30, respectively. Results: The prevalence was higher compared (50% vs. 29%; p < .001). Multivariate hierarchical regression...
To assess the degree of participation visually impaired elderly and to make a comparison with population-based reference data.This cross-sectional study included persons (≥55 years; n = 173) who were referred low-vision rehabilitation centre. Based on International Classification Functioning, Disability Health (ICF) in: (1) domestic life, (2) interpersonal interactions relationships, (3) major life areas, (4) community, social civic was assessed by means telephone interviews. In addition, we...
To assess determinants of social participation among visually impaired older adults.This cross-sectional study included persons (≥55 years; n = 173) who were referred to a low-vision rehabilitation center. Determinants (i.e., sociodemographic, physical, and psychological factors, personal values) identified in four domains participation: (1) domestic life; (2) interpersonal interactions relationships; (3) major life areas; (4) community, social, civic life. Study participants completed...
The aim of this study was to examine the health- and work outcomes renal transplant recipients long-term after transplantation as well pattern status, ability disability benefits during end-stage disease (ESRD) trajectory that precedes transplantation.34 completed interviews 3, 13 months >6 years posttransplantation. Health status (SF-36), (WAI), fatigue (CIS) were assessed by questionnaires, clinical data derived from medical charts, on functional limitations extracted social security...
Abstract Introduction Kidney failure negatively affects opportunities for work participation. Little is known about functioning of employed CKD patients. This study investigates work-related outcomes, and examines associations between patient characteristics employment status. Methods We performed a cross-sectional survey in nine nephrology outpatient clinics the Netherlands among working age (18–67 years) Stage G3b-G5, dialysis transplant patients ( n = 634; mean 53.4 years (SD 10); 53%...
Background Due to the rise in number of older adults within population, healthcare demands are changing drastically, all while expenditure continues grow. Person-centered and integrated-care models used support redesigning provision care support. Little is known, however, about how delivery affects professionals involved. Objectives To explore district nurses social workers experience their new professional roles as case managers Embrace, a person-centered service for community-living...
To explore and describe the degree of social participation after kidney transplantation to examine associated factors.A cross-sectional study on 239 adult patients 1-7.3 years was performed via in-home interviews in obligatory activities (i.e., employment, education, household tasks) leisure (volunteer work, assisting others, recreation, sports, clubs/associations, socializing, going out).Kidney had a lower educational level, spent less time activities, part-time jobs more often,...
Background. Little information is available on the degree of actual social functioning after successful kidney transplantation. Moreover, factors that influence participation in activities scarce. The aim this study was to examine clinical outcome. Methods. A retrospective performed a cohort primary transplantation patients, transplanted between 1996 and 2001. Cross-sectional data obligatory (i.e. employment, education, household tasks), leisure volunteer work, assisting others, sports,...
To date, employment figures of kidney transplant recipients in Europe are inconsistent. Additionally, little is known about work functioning employed and trajectories before after transplantation.Data from the ongoing TransplantLines Biobank Cohort study community-dwelling adults were used. Health-related was assessed with Work Role Functioning Questionnaire 2.0 compared potential donors adults.We included 668 working age (59% men, 51±11 years) at median 3 (interquartile range, 2-10) years...
Background. This study describes changes in social participation the first year after kidney transplantation and examines influence of clinical factors, health status, transplantation-related symptoms, psychological characteristics on change participation. Methods. A prospective was performed a cohort primary transplant recipients, transplanted between March 2002 2003. Data obligatory activities (i.e., employment, education, household tasks) leisure volunteer work, assisting others, sports,...
Introduction The pilot study reported here determined the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary group rehabilitation program, Visually Impaired Elderly Persons Participating (VIPP), on psychosocial functioning. Methods single-group pretest–posttest included 29 persons with visual impairments (aged 55 and older) who were referred to low-vision center. VIPP intervention (20 weekly meetings) consisted four components (practical training; education, social interaction, counseling, training in...
To pilot test the newly developed multidisciplinary group rehabilitation programme Visually Impaired elderly Persons Participating (VIPP).A single pretest-posttest design study included 29 visually impaired persons (≥ 55 years). The intervention (20 weekly meetings) consisted of four components (practical training; education, social interaction, counselling and training problem-solving skills; individual goal setting; home-based exercise programme). Participation was assessed with Utrecht...
Purpose: The Disability Assessment Structured Interview (DASI) is a semi-structured interview for assessing functional limitations of claimants in work disability evaluation. aim this study to evaluate the effect 3-day DASI training course on quality assessment interviews insurance physicians (IPs). Methods: In pretest–posttest study, 55 IPs employed at Dutch National Institute Employee Benefits Schemes completed training. Before (T0), directly after (T1) and 3 months follow-up (T2), these...
Purpose: In the Dutch social security system, insurance physicians (IPs) assess participatory behaviour as part of overall disability claim assessment. This study aims to explore views and opinions IPs regarding well factors related inadequate behaviour, incorporate these in International Classification Functioning, Disability Health (ICF) biopsychosocial framework.Method: qualitative collected data by means open-ended questions 10 meetings local peer review groups (PRGs) which included a...