A5000009394- Health and Medical Studies
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Physical Activity and Health
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
2016-2022
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
2020-2022
Freie Universität Berlin
2020-2022
German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases
2020-2021
Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
2019-2021
Robert Koch Institute
2016-2017
German Centre for Cardiovascular Research
2016
Background: Cardiovascular disease continues to be the single most common cause of death and account for largest portion treatment costs in Germany.Reliable data on regional differences frequency cardiovascular are important planning targeted care structures preventive measures.Methods: Pooled from German Health Update (GEDA), a nationwide telephone health survey conducted 2009, 2010 2012 (n = 62 214) were used estimate lifetime prevalence major (self-reported medical diagnosis myocardial...
Somatic comorbidities are a serious problem in patients with severe mental illnesses. These often remain undiagnosed for long time. In Germany, physicians not allowed to access patients' health insurance data and do have routine documentation from other providers of care. Against this background, the objective article was investigate psychiatrists' knowledge relevant somatic their illnesses.Cross-sectional secondary analysis performed using primary prospective study evaluating model...
Abstract Background Up to two-thirds of dementia care is provided by family caregivers who often experience high burden, little support and adverse health outcomes. Enabling supporting provide at home prevents early institutionalisation the person with alleviates economic burden in long term. General practitioners (GPs), as first point contact, have a key role identifying managing needs caregivers. However, routine care, this opportunity limited time constraints even if caregiver are...
Introduction: There are regional differences in the morbidity of major cardiovascular disease between 16 federal states Germany. An association and health care supply has been described international studies. The aim present analysis was to examine relationship prevalence or mortality several key indicators Methods: Life expectancy proportion over 65-year old persons were included as characteristics depict general health. Indicators number practitioners, internists, cardiologists, internal...
Das Prostatakarzinom (PCa) ist die häufigste Krebsart bei Männern, zu deren Behandlung verschiedene Verfahren zur Verfügung stehen. Unklar sind bislang jedoch ökonomischen Folgekosten einzelner Behandlungsoptionen im deutschen Versorgungsalltag. Basis der vorliegenden Untersuchung war zwischen 2008 und 2013 deutschlandweit durchgeführte HAROW-Beobachtungsstudie. Die von teilnehmenden Ärzten Patienten dokumentierten Daten Inanspruchnahme Leistungen des Gesundheitssystems wurden in einer...
<b><i>Background:</i></b> Although complementary medicine is frequently used in Germany, there almost no information about use competitive sports. The aim was to assess the of among elite athletes Germany. <b><i>Patients and Methods:</i></b> A cross-sectional study performed between March 2012 September 2013. Athletes both sexes who visited a sports medical outpatient clinic Munich, Bavaria were included. Data collected by means standardized...
Abstract Background Follow-up participation and retention are essential in long-term cohort studies. Loss to follow up may reduce the power of statistical analyses external validity. The aim this analysis was evaluate response after different contact methods a study with Berliners Turkish descent compare characteristics participants those non-participants. Methods In 2012-2013, migration background were recruited for that initially aimed examine recruitment strategies. contacted again 5...
Abstract Background Due to demographic transition, multimorbidity and high numbers of medicinal products, polypharmacy rates will presumably further increase. This could lead higher risks potentially inappropriate medications with potential drug-drug interactions (PDDI). PDDI has already been investigated by several studies, but not for patients indication prophylactic implantation a cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Thus, the objective this analysis was examine frequency in that specific...
Allergic diseases are common in the general population. Among population of competitive athletes (hereafter referred to as athletes), previous studies have mostly focused on prevalence allergic and further aspects bronchial asthma. We aimed examine respective medication use Germany.We performed a cross-sectional study from different sport disciplines between March 2012 September 2013 Munich, Bavaria. were descriptively determined using standardized Allergy Questionnaire for Athletes (AQUA)....
Health-related quality of life (HRQL) among migrant populations can be associated with acculturation (i.e., the process adopting, acquiring and adjusting to a new cultural environment). Since there is lack longitudinal studies, we aimed describe HRQL changes adults Turkish descent living in Berlin Essen, Germany, their association acculturation. Participants population-based study were recruited 2012–2013 reinvited six years later complete questionnaire. Acculturation was assessed at...
The new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the resulting response measures have led to severe limitations of people’s exercise possibilities with diminished physical activity (PA) increased sedentary behavior (SB). Since for migrant groups in Germany, no data is available, this study aimed investigate factors associated changes PA SB a sample Turkish descent. Participants prospective cohort (adults descent, living Berlin, Germany) completed questionnaire regarding COVID-19 related topics...
Abstract Retention is important for statistical power and external validity in long-term cohort studies. The aims of our study were to evaluate different retention strategies within a adults Turkish descent Berlin, Germany, compare participants non-participants. In 2011–2012, population-based was conducted among primarily examine recruitment strategies. 6 years later, the re-contacted invited complete self-report questionnaire regarding their health status, care utilization, satisfaction...
Physical activity (PA) behavior is increasingly described as trajectories taking changes over a longer period into account. Little known, however, about predictors of those among migrant populations. Therefore, the aim present cohort study was to describe PA six years and explore migration-related other for different in adults Turkish descent living Berlin. At baseline (2011/2012) after years, sociodemographics, health behavior, medical information were assessed. Four defined using data...
Abstract Background The growing proportion of people with a migration background poses major challenges for public health and the care system in Germany. People Turkish descent represent largest group within this specific population. aim study was therefore to examine use satisfaction medical services barriers access among adults Methods A cohort nearly 1200 Berlin Essen constitutes basis analysis. baseline examination carried out as part pretests German National Cohort study. This follow-up...
Abstract Background Studies have shown differences regarding prevalence and incidence of chronic diseases among first (own migration experience) compared to second (born in host country) generation migrants. The aim this study was therefore investigate the cardiovascular (CVD) persons Turkish descent with without experience living Berlin, Germany. Methods In 2012-2013, Berliners a background were recruited, examined, contacted again 5 years later via postal mail. Incidence diagnosed CVD...