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To test if the *analogue patient paradigm* is a suitable methodology to assess effects of communication on patient outcomes. More specifically we aim to test if watching a video of a simulated consultation on a common medical problem leads to…
The main objective is to examine the effectiveness, the costs and the cost-effectiveness of an integrated *fast track* rehabilitation service for multi-trauma patients (SFTRS) involving dedicated early rehab intervention programs. The SFTRS is…
The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between hearing impairment and various aspects of live, such as work, psychosocial health, quality of life and use of health care. The results will yield more insight into the role of hearing loss…
We want to investigate if it is possible to set up the entire process of home mechanical ventilation outside the hospital. This means practically that the patients will not be admitted to the hospital. The goal of this study is to answer the…
The primary aim of the study is to identify breast cancer patients who experience objective and/ or subjective cognitive dysfunction one year after chemotherapy and find determinants of this cognitive dysfunction on patients' quality of life…
This project aims to examine the implementation and effectiveness of MST in The Netherlands.The aim of Implementation study is to determine the degree to which MST is implemented as intended at different sites in The Netherlands. Following questions…
To evaluate a result oriented smoking cessation program in which treatment goals are signed up in a doctor-patient contract.
Does preoperative heating of patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery reduce the incidence of intraoperative hypothermia and postoperative comfort and modulate postoperative glucose and insulin blood levels?
Aim of the studyThe aim of this study is to evaluate effects and costs of a collaborative stepped care approach in theprimary care setting for patients with prevalent anxiety disorders PD and GAD compared with treatmentas usual.Question of the study…
The objective of this research is reviewing the effectiveness of a methodology which aimes at giving content to demand-oriented care for people with dementia and caregivers and at being a useful tool for professional carers to provide demand-…
As for the equipment: various investigations will concentrate on the reliability of blood glucose measurment equipment an pumps for CSII at altitude.Furthermore, total insulin requirements, energy expenditure, and glucose curves will be closely…
The most important objectives in this study are: (1) the development of a standardized method to instruct and train patients how to use a CCTV; (2) the effectiveness of this instruction and training program in the use of a CCTV and (3) the…
To test if viewing a medical consultation on video leads to comparable psychological and physiological responses to the communication as being a patient in that consultation.
to study postoperative oxygenation patterns in patients with OSA during the first three postoperative nights and 6 weeks after operation. The results of these observations will be compared to other patients groups with known respiratory compromise…
Aim of this study is to evaluate if a cognitive behavioural intervention voor patient with chronic pain on the Internet is at least as effective with respect to catastrophizing, locus of control, pain coping, quality of life and medical costs…
First aim of the study is to investigate whether a physical activity promotion program will result in a improvement in physical activity in sedentary patients with PD. Furthermore, the related health benefits will be analysed.