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We have developed the TES program, which involves Targeted selection and Enhanced care, delivered on the basis of Stepped care (TES). The primary study aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of the TES-program compared to usual care in reducing…
To investigate whether an adjunctive YBSR program added to standard care compared to standard care alone, can reduce:1.fatigue symptoms (primary objective)2.psychological distressand improve:3.health-related quality of life4.sense of coherence5.…
Primary: to compare the OSS concept with RCM in the surgical treatment of BCCs with current standard of care.Secondary: to assess the accuracy (sensitivity and specificity) of diagnosing BCC by comparing RCM with punch biopsy as diagnostic tools.…
The aim of this study is to accelerate recovery after liver surgery by enhancing intestinal passage through the preoperative use of Movicol®.
This study will compare antibiotic prescribing levels for practices trained via the GRACE INTRO programme (a self directed web based learning package combined with patient booklets), with those not trained, and in addition will determine whether the…
The aim is to examine whether care and treatment guided by structural psychosocial screening leads to a better quality of life and greater patient satisfaction than usual care alone in patients with lung cancer.
There's alack of randomized controlled trials for the treatment of primary squamous cell carcinoma of the skin and randomized comparative studies are recommended. With this pilot study, we want to study the effectiveness of Mohs'…
To evaluate cost-effectiveness of a stepped care strategy to improve symptoms of depression or anxiety in patients treated for head and neck cancer or lung cancer.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of the intervention regarding pain intensity and quality of life as compared to care as usual. Secondary outcomes of the effect evaluation are self-efficacy, knowledge, depression and anxiety, and…
A pilot feasibility study (n=5) will be performed to evaluate the feasibility (logistics, timing) and safety of administering autologous tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) generated at the NKI-AVL infused in conjunction with systemic high-dose…
The aim is to understand which individuals benefit from antibiotics.
The objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of receiving a multidisciplinary protocolized patient-tailored treatment of physical symptoms (PPT) in combination with structurally monitoring of reported symptoms (the intervention) on…
Aim of the study: To settle this debate, a decision aid is developed and presented to patients with metastatic disease, and its effects are assessed. The decision aid gives information on side-effects and prognosis of the treatments. We will address…
An efficiency study will be conducted to evaluate the systematic use of the distress thermometer and its discussion by a nurse as compared to the usual care provided to outpatients who are treated for primary breast cancer by their treating…
The proposed study will focus on newly diagnosed breast cancer patients who, prior to receiving treatment, are identified on the basis of age or family history of breast or ovarian cancer as having at least a 10% risk of carrying a mutation in the…
The goal if this study is to find out what the most effective social comparison information is when it comes to increasing quality of life and decreasing negative emotions. This question is about what kind of information the acting patient on the…
The objective of this study is to improve skin cancer care in primary health care and provide a scientific basis for implementing guidelines regarding care of low risk skin cancers. In order to be able to shift curative oncological care from…
The RACER project studies a more efficient approach based on (rapid access to) CESM, primarily resulting in less follow-up exams due to the superior specificity of CESM over FFDM. In addition, otherwise occult cancers will be detected in the women…
The main objective of this study is to investigate whether quality of life can be improved by personalised and timed guidance, and/or use of the peer-support platform; as provided by a patient-centred mobile application.
Primary Objective: The aim of this pilot study is to determine the willingness of patients to participate in a RCT regarding de-escalation of treatment of PTC and to observe adherence to this less aggressive approach. This will be accomplished by…