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2024
Scheffer, M., Menting, J., Boeije, H., Nispen, R. van, Dulmen, S. van
Understanding healthcare communication in age-related macular degeneration care: a mixed-methods review of patients' perspectives.
Survey of Ophthalomology: 2024, 69(4), p. 646-660.
… that the communication process between patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs) leaves considerable room for improvement … that the communication process between patients and healthcare professionals (HCPs) leaves considerable room for improvement … Boeije, H., Nispen, R. van, Dulmen, S. van. Understanding healthcare communication in age-related macular degeneration …

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2024

Makoul, G., Noble, L., Gulbrandsen, P., Dulmen, S. van

Reinforcing the humanity in healthcare: the Glasgow Consensus Statement on effective communication in clinical encounters.

Patient Education and Counseling: 2024, 122, art. nr. 108158.
… Contemporary healthcare is characterized by multidisciplinary teamwork … obstacles and new challenges for both patients and health professionals. Indeed, the increasingly fragmented and … plays a pivotal role in reinforcing the humanity of healthcare through the delivery of person-centered care – …

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2024

Arends, S.A.M., Rossum, C.E. van, Eeltink, C.M., Robertus, J.E., Schoonmade, L.J., Francke, A.L., Jongerden, I.P.

Feasibility and effectiveness of communication tools for addressing intimacy and sexuality in patients with cancer: a systematic review.

Supportive Care in Cancer: 2024, 32(2), art. nr. 109.
… itself, treatment, or psychological and social factors. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) often feel reluctant to discuss these … itself, treatment, or psychological and social factors. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) often feel reluctant to discuss these …

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2024

Zandvoort, D. van, Wiersema, L., Huibers, T., Dulmen, S. van, Brinkkemper, S.

Enhancing summarization performance through transformer-based prompt engineering in automated medical reporting.

arXiv: 2024, 10 p.
… process of medical reporting is often time-consuming for healthcare professionals. Implementing medical dialogue summarization … process of medical reporting is often time-consuming for healthcare professionals. Implementing medical dialogue summarization …

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2024

Faber, W., Bootsma, R.E., Huibers, T., Dulmen, S. van, Brinkkemper, S.

Comparative experimentation of accuracy metrics in automated medical reporting: the case of Otitis consultations.

arXiv: 2024, 10 p.
… The aim is to reduce the administrative burden that healthcare professionals face. The accuracy of the generated reports … The aim is to reduce the administrative burden that healthcare professionals face. The accuracy of the generated reports …

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2024

Liebregts, J., Goodarzi, B., Valentijn, P.P., Downe, S., Erwich, J.J., Burchell, G., Batenburg, R., Vries, E.F. de, Jonge, A. de, Verhoeven, C.J.M.

Elements of organisation of integrated maternity care and their associations with outcomes: a scoping review protocol.

BMJ Open: 2024, 4(1), art. nr. e075344.
… care is seen as an enabling strategy in organising healthcare to improve quality, finances, personnel and … organised should support the general aims and outcomes of healthcare systems. Organisation itself consists of a variety … and neonatal health outcomes, experiences of women and professionals, healthcare spending and care processes. …

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2023

Slotegraaf, A.I., Gerards, M.H.G., Verburg, A.C., Schueren, M.A.E. van der, Kruizenga, H.M., Graff, M.J.L., Cup, E.H.C., Kalf, J.G., Lenssen, A.F., Meijer, W.M., Kool, R.A., Bie, R.A. de, Wees, Ph.J van der, Hoogeboom, T.J.

Evaluation of primary allied health care in patients recovering from COVID-19 at 6-month follow-up: Dutch nationwide prospective cohort study.

JMIR Public Health and Surveillance: 2023, 9, art. nr. e44155.
… report the recovery of patients receiving primary allied healthcare after a COVID-19 infection at a six-month … follow-up. Design Prospective cohort study. Setting Allied healthcare in Dutch primary care. Participants 1,452 adult … health care from one or more primary care allied health professionals. …

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2024

Zagt, A.C., Bos, N., Bakker, M., Boer, D. de, Friele, R.D., Jong, J.D. de

A scoping review into the explanations for differences in the degrees of shared decision making experienced by patients.

Patient Education and Counseling: 2024, 118, art. nr. 108030
… They include explanations related to the patient and healthcare professionals, the relationship between the patient and the … level, explanations are related to restrictions within the healthcare system such as time constraints, and adequate … They include explanations related to the patient and healthcare professionals, the relationship between the …

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2023

Kool, E., Schellevis, F.G., Jaarsma, D.A.C., Feijen-de Jong, E.I.

How to improve newly qualified midwives' transition-into-practice. A Delphi study.

Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare: 2023, 38, art. nr. 100921.
… Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare: 2023, 38, art. nr. 100921. … They further agreed on the responsibilities of established professionals that they should support newcomers in practice … They further agreed on the responsibilities of established professionals that they should support newcomers in practice …

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2023
Wit, R.F., Veer, A.J.E. de, Batenburg, R.S., Francke, A.L.
International comparison of professional competency frameworks for nurses: a document analysis.
BMC Nursing: 2023, 22, p. Art. nr. 343.
… between nurses on the one hand and physicians and other healthcare professionals on the other hand. However, these descriptions … between nurses on the one hand and physicians and other healthcare professionals on the other hand. However, these descriptions …

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2023
International comparison of professional competency frameworks for advanced practice nurses: a document analysis.

BMC Nursing: 2023, 22, art. nr. 343.
… between nurses on the one hand and physicians and other healthcare professionals on the other hand. However, these descriptions … between nurses on the one hand and physicians and other healthcare professionals on the other hand. However, these descriptions …

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2023

Heide, I. van der, Francke, A.L., Döpp, C., Heins, M., Hout, H.P.J. van, Verheij, R., Joling, K.J.

Lessons learned from the development of a national registry on dementia care and support based on linked national health and administrative data.

Learning Health Systems: 2023, art. nr. e10392.
… (the use of) care for persons with dementia across various healthcare settings, including but not limited to primary … improvement in practice, it is essential to involve healthcare professionals in setting up the Registry and to guide them in … (the use of) care for persons with dementia across various healthcare settings, including but not limited to primary …

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2023
Kempen, T.G.H., Koumi, R., Sporrong, S.K.
Pharmacists in general practice: what do they do? A qualitative case study.
International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy: 2023, 45(6), p. 1472-1482.
… accessibility to and their collaborative work with other healthcare professionals, and enabled them to meet patients … accessibility to and their collaborative work with other healthcare professionals, and enabled them to meet patients …

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2023

Fuijkschot, J., Stevens, J., Teheux, L., Loos, E. de, Rippen, H., Meurs, M., Groot, J. de

Development of the national Dutch PEWS: the challenge against heterogeneity and implementation difficulties of PEWS in the Netherlands.

BMC Pediatrics: 2023, 23(1), art. nr. 387.
… set. Results The first Delphi round was completed by 292 healthcare professionals, consisting of pediatric nurses and physicians. In the second Delphi round 217 healthcare professionals participated. Eventually, the core … set. Results The first Delphi round was completed by 292 healthcare professionals, consisting of pediatric nurses and …

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2023

Rijpkema, C., Bos, N., Brandenbarg, D., Homburg, M., Beugel, G., Barkema, W.S., olde Hartman, T., Muris, J., Peters, L., Berger, M., Verheij, R.A., Ramerman, L.

What can we learn from experiences in general practice during the COVID-19 pandemic? A qualitative study.

BMC Health Services Research: 2023, 23(1), art. nr. 696.
… collaboration between GPs, OOH services, and other healthcare professionals. Conclusions The results of this study indicate … pandemics, the intensified collaboration between health professionals should be maintained, while there is … collaboration between GPs, OOH services, and other healthcare professionals. Conclusions The results of this …

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2023
Marcec, R., Seils, L.A., González, A.I., Dubas-Jakóbczyk, K., Domagala, A., Dan, S., Flinterman, L., Likic, R., Batenburg, R.
Tackling medical deserts: unearthing factors that influence medical students' attitudes and the path forward.
Postgraduate Medical Journal: 2023, 99(1177), p. 1205-1206.
… deserts,” areas characterized by limited access to healthcare services, are a growing global concern. These areas often face a shortage of healthcare professionals, which significantly contributes to poor … deserts,” areas characterized by limited access to healthcare services, are a growing global concern. These …

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2023
Position paper. moving forward after the COVID-19 pandemic: lessons learned in primary care.
… crises. Understanding patient safety is critical for healthcare professionals in future pandemics and times of crisis. This … crises. Understanding patient safety is critical for healthcare professionals in future pandemics and times of crisis. This …

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2023
Dijk, L.M. van, Eikenhorst, L. van, Karapinar-Çarkit, F., Wagner, C.
Patient participation during discharge medication counselling: observing real-life communication between healthcare professionals and patients.
Research in Social & Administrative Pharmacy: 2023, 19(8), p. 1228-1235.
… medication counselling. We also assessed what information healthcare professionals (HCPs) shared. Results HCPs used cues to … medication counselling. We also assessed what information healthcare professionals (HCPs) shared. Results HCPs used cues to … counselling: observing real-life communication between healthcare professionals and patients. Research in Social & …

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2023
Schouten, A.E.M., Mentink, M.D.C., Timmer-Bonte, J.A.N.H., Noordman, J., Dulmen, S. van
Perspectives and attitudes of Dutch healthcare professionals regarding the integration of complementary medicine in oncology.
Integrative Cancer Therapies: 2023, 22
… conventional care. This study assessed the perspectives of healthcare professionals on the current status of integration of CM in … toward CM. Methods A convenience, volunteer sample of healthcare providers and healthcare managers working in … conventional care. This study assessed the perspectives of healthcare professionals on the current status of integration …

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2023
Dulmen, S. van
Patient experiences and provider perspectives on genital surgery on young children with DSD.
Patient Education and Counseling: 2023, 109(Suppl. S), p. 123. Meeting abstract
… it involves dealing with uncertainty for parents and professionals. Insight into the frequency and timing of … surgery on children with DSD in the Netherlands and to ask healthcare providers to interpret these trends. In addition, … surgery on children with DSD in the Netherlands and to ask healthcare providers to interpret these trends. In addition, …

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2023
Visscher, B.B., Heerdink, E.R., Rademakers, J.
Usability of an animated diabetes information tool for patients with different health literacy levels: a qualitative study.
International Journal of Pharmacy Practice: 2023, 31(1), p. 46-54.
… the need for the tool to be more actively offered by healthcare professionals, while participants with adequate health … the need for the tool to be more actively offered by healthcare professionals, while participants with adequate health …

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2023
Dankers-de Mari, E.J.C.M., Thijssen, M.C.E., Hees, S.G.M. van, Albertus, J., Batenburg, R., Jeurissen, P.P.T., Vugth, A.J.A.H. van
How does government policy influence the employment and training of nurse practitioners and physician assistants? A realist analysis using qualitative interviews.
Journal of Advanced Nursing: 2023, 79(7), p. 2553-2567.
… of 50 semi-structured interviews conducted in 2019 with healthcare providers, sectoral and professional associations, … of participants in the decision-making process in healthcare providers with and medical doctors' trust in these … departments, councils, healthcare providers and professionals can facilitate and support nurse practitioner …

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2023
Hooijdonk, C.M.J. van, Türkmen, Ö., Mestre Viver, M., Dijk, L. van, Borgsteede, S.D.
Use of the teach-back method in patient-provider communication during first dispense counseling in community pharmacies.
International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy: 2023, 45, p. 272-273. Abstract of the 26th Annual Meeting of ESPACOMP, the International Society for Medication Adherence, Berlin, Germany, 17–19 November 2022
… study investigates the communication between patient and healthcare-provider when using teach-back during first … giving instructions about medication as primary focus of professionals. … study investigates the communication between patient and healthcare-provider when using teach-back during first …

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2023

Dulmen, S. van, Eide, H., Finset, A.

Implementing lifestyle interventions in clinical practice: the importance of adherence.

Patient Education and Counseling: 2023, 109, art. nr. 107651. Editorial
… not enough. In order to improve patients’ health and lower healthcare expenditure due to preventable lifestyle-related conditions, active counseling by health professionals is needed to increase patients’ adherence and, … not enough. In order to improve patients’ health and lower healthcare expenditure due to preventable lifestyle-related …

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2021
Meekes, W., Schlinkert, C., Tuyl, L.H.D. van, Veer, A.J.E. de, Wagner, C.
Perceived resilience and patient safety of Dutch nursing staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
International Journal of Person Centered Medicine: 2021, 11(2), p. 7-18.
… The COVID-19 pandemic imposed enormous challenges for healthcare professionals. Nursing staff had to work under psychological … protective psychological health factor that can safeguard healthcare professionals’ mental health and well-being during … The COVID-19 pandemic imposed enormous challenges for healthcare professionals. Nursing staff had to work under …

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2023

McGhie-Fraser, B., Lucassen, P., Ballering, A., Abma, I., Brouwers, E., Dulmen, S. van, olde Hartman, T.

Persistent somatic symptom related stigmatisation by healthcare professionals: a systematic review of questionnaire measurement instruments.

Journal of Psychosomatic Research: 2023, 166, art. nr. 111161.
… (PSS) experience stigmatising attitudes and behaviours by healthcare professionals. While previous research has focussed on … is known about sound ways to measure stigmatisation by healthcare professionals towards patients with PSS. This … (PSS) experience stigmatising attitudes and behaviours by healthcare professionals. While previous research has …

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Bijnsdorp, F.M.
Combining paid work and family care at the end of life: experiences, support needs and the impact on health and
wellbeing.
Amsterdam: Vrije Universiteit 236 p. Proefschrift van de Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
… of society, pressures to contain costs, shortages of healthcare professionals, and the emphasis on home-based care. At the …

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2022
Klop, H.T., Veer, A.J.E. de, Gootjes, J.R.G., Groot, M., Rietjens, J.A.C., Onwuteaka-Philipsen, B.D.
Implementation of a threefold intervention to improve palliative care for persons experiencing homelessness: a process evaluation using the RE-AIM framework.

BMC Palliative Care: 2022, 21(1), art. nr. 192.
… intervention comprised: 1) consultation of social service professionals by palliative care specialists and vice versa; 2) multidisciplinary meetings with these professionals; and 3) training and education of these … of this service implemented within social services and healthcare organizations in three Dutch regions. Methods A …

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2022
Gaal, B.G.I. van, Engelen, M.M., Adriaansen, M.J., Vermeulen, H., Laat, E. de, Dulmen, S. van
Lessons learned from patients with spinal cord injury in managing pressure ulcers: a qualitative study.
Journal of Tissue Viability: 2022, 31(4), p. 794-799.
… on informal caregivers for follow-up and prevention, and healthcare professionals in non-SCI specialties often lack the knowledge … which preventive measures and treatments suit them best. Healthcare professionals play an important role in the … on informal caregivers for follow-up and prevention, and healthcare professionals in non-SCI specialties often lack …

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2022
Damen, L., Jong, J.D. de, Tuyl, L. van, Korevaar, J.C.
Citizens' perspective on `the right care in the right place'.

European Journal of Public Health: 2022. 32(Suppl. 3) Section: 7.P. Pitch presentations: Evidence for health policies
… ABSTRACT: Background Healthcare systems around the globe are facing challenges, … costs to a diminishing health workforce. Without change, healthcare will become unsustainable. In the Netherlands, the … care could be shifted from the GP to other primary care professionals, to social services or to self-sustainability, …