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The research question of the main study is: What are the short- and long-term effects and costs of helmet treatmentcompared to a wait-and-see regimen for a period of 6 months on skull asymmetry in children withmoderate to severe DP.The objective of…
The proposed project aims at implementing the available scientific knowledge for recommending biopsies or active treatment, respectively, at the individual level in Dutch urological practice. To this end we have developed an internet based decision…
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…
The objective of this study is to establish the (cost) effectiveness of transmural collaborative care including a Consultation Letter for the GP and duloxetine (TCCCL) versus Duloxetine in patients with depression that present themselves with (sub)…
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…
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…
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 assess whether internet-based telemonitoring of pulmonary function at home can prevent severe pulmonary exacerbations and lead to a reduction of hospital admission in patients with CF.
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…
Transmural care for hand eczema. A randomized controlled trial with an economic evaluation alongside
1) To develop and implement a protocol for transmural, multidiscplinary care for hand eczema, coordianted by a case-manager.2) To evaluate the (cost)effectiveness of the multidisciplinary protocol for transmural care in hand eczema
Aim of this study is first, to investigate whether implementation of the MATE-ICN was succesfull. Second, to explore reliability and validity of the MATE-ICN in this setting.research questions:1. To what degree is the structured and standardised…
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…
Study goal is to answer the following question:Is there an effect of interactive education with a web-application on patient satisfaction for patients undergoing a colonic resection?Sub-questions are:1. Do patients with a higher education level have…
To evaluate a result oriented smoking cessation program in which treatment goals are signed up in a doctor-patient contract.
This research aims to improve quality of life of patients with high grade glioma. Psychological variables which determine quality of life in this group will be determined. By means of collecting data on several questionnaires about concerns of this…
A comparison of adolescent girls in Dutch psychiatric hospitals and in juvenile justice institutions
The aim of this study is twofold. First, since data on psychiatric disorders in inpatient girls is missing, to study the social demographic characteristics, history of mental health assistance, family situation and nature and seriousness of…
The aim of this study is to determine whether a physical reactivation program is more effective in improving physical activity, quality of life, diabetes control and psychosocial well being than usual care.