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Voshaar, M.J.H., Bemt, B.J.F. van den, Laar, M.A.F.J. van de, Dulmen, A.M. van, Vriezekolk, J.E. Healthcare professionals’ perceptions on barriers and facilitators to DMARD use in rheumatoid arthritis. BMC Health Services Research: 2022, 22(1), art. nr. 62.

… In order to optimize adherence, it is essential that healthcare professionals (HCPs) understand patients' barriers and … to the condition (e.g., level of disease activity), healthcare team and system (e.g., trust in HCP), and social …

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| Heins, M.J., Ligt, K.M. de, Verloop, J., Siesling, S., Korevaar, J.C. Adverse health effects after breast cancer up to 14 years after diagnosis. The Breast: 2022, 61, p. 22-28.

… data about cancer diagnosis, treatment and primary healthcare. We built Cox regression models for 685 health …

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| Dijk, L.M. van, Meulman, M.D., Eikenhorst, L. van, Merten, H., Schutijser, B.C.F.M., Wagner, C. Can using the functional resonance analysis method, as an intervention, improve patient safety in hospitals?: a stepped wedge design protocol. BMC Health Services Research: 2021, 21, p. Art.nr. 1228.

… Background Healthcare professionals are sometimes forced to adjust their work to … models by analysing hospital protocols and interviewing healthcare professionals, and a meeting with healthcare …

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| Valli, C., Suñol, R., Orrego, C., Niño de Guzmán, E., Strammiello, V., Adrion, N., Immonen, K., Ninov, L., Gaag, M. van der, Ballester, M., Alonso-Coello, P. The development of a core outcomes set for self-management interventions for patients living with obesity. Clinical Obesity: 2022, 12(1), p. e12489.

… consensus workshop with patients, patient representatives, healthcare professionals and researchers. Results The initial catalogue … of the outcomes on initial catalogue. Five patients, five healthcare professionals, and four researchers participated …

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| Waitzberg, R., Gerkens, S., Dimova, A., Bryndová, L., Vrangbæk, K., Jervelund, S.S., Birk, H.O., Rajan, S., Habicht, T., Tynkkynen, L.K., Keskimäki, I., Or, Z., Gandré, C., Winkelmann, J., Ricciardi, W., De Belvis, A.G., Poscia, A., Morsella, A., Slapšinskaitė, A., Miščikienė, L., Kroneman, M., Jong, J. de, Tambor, M., Sowada, C., Scintee, S.G., Vladescu, C., Albreht, T., Bernal-Delgado, E., Angulo-Pueyo, E., Estupiñán-Romero, F., Janlöv, N., Mantwill, S., Ginneken, W. van, Quentin, W. Balancing financial incentives during COVID-19: a comparison of provider payment adjustments across 20 countries. Health Policy: 2022, 126(5), p. 398-407.

… Our objective was to review adjustments for hospitals and healthcare professionals across 20 countries. Method We developed an … Our objective was to review adjustments for hospitals and healthcare professionals across 20 countries. Method We …

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| Meekes, W.M.A., Korevaar, J.C., Leemrijse, C.J., Goor, I.A.M. van de. Practical and validated tool to assess falls risk in the primary care setting: a systematic review. BMJ Open: 2021, 11(9), p. e045431.

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| Bolscher-Niehuis, M.J.T. van het, Uitdehaag, M.J., Bergsma, A., Francke, A.L. Self-managing physical and mental health: a qualitative study on older adults' views and support needs in the Netherlands. Health & Social Care in the Community: 2022, 30(5), p. 1894-1902.

… target group, it has been suggested that nurses and other healthcare professionals tailor their support to the way older adults … target group, it has been suggested that nurses and other healthcare professionals tailor their support to the way …

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| Leemrijse, C. Integrated care for the elderly in Utrecht Overvecht, the Netherlands. International Journal of Integrated Care: 2021, 21(1), p. A230. Abstract of the ICIC20 Conference September 2020

… complex care. To address the care needs of these elderly, professionals from medical and social care work together in … Lessons learned Collaboration is essential for good healthcare, but requires continuous investment. Limitations … Lessons learned Collaboration is essential for good healthcare, but requires continuous investment. Limitations …

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| Tuyl, L. van, Vrijhoef, B., Laurent, M., Bont, A. de, Batenburg, R. Broadening the scope of task shifting in the organisation of healthcare. International Journal of Care Coordination: 2021, 24(3-4), p. 91-95.

… Task shifting in healthcare has mainly been initiated and studied as a way to … is commonly focused on highly specialised and trained professionals who hand-over specific, standardised tasks to … task shifting will lead to efficiency and cost savings to healthcare organisations. Yet, there are more benefits to …

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| Alders, I.M.R., Dulmen, S. van, Smits, C.H.M., Marcus-Varwijk, A.E., Groen-van de Ven, L., Brand, P.L.P. Patient coaching in secondary care: healthcare professionals’ views on target group, intervention and coach profile. International Journal for Quality in Health Care: 2021, 33(3), p. mzab094.

… for enhancing communication. Objective We aimed to get healthcare professionals' views on target groups for patient coaching, … We chose a qualitative research design and interviewed 18 healthcare professionals (six medical specialists, four …

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| Heuvel. L. van, Caini, S., Dückers, M., Paget, J. Influenza vaccination and antimicrobial resistance: strategic recommendations. Utrecht: Nivel, 2021. 41 p.

… (2) increase influenza vaccination coverage rates among healthcare professionals, risk groups and the general public, (3) raise …

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| Dankers, M., Nelissen-Vrancken, M.H.J.M.G., Hart, B.H., Lambooij, A.C., Dijk, L. van, Mantel-Teeuwisse, A.K. Alignment between outcomes and minimal clinically important differences in the Dutch type 2 diabetes mellitus guideline and healthcare professionals’ preferences. Pharmacology Research & Perspectives: 2021, 9(3), p. e00750.

… present study used an online questionnaire to investigate healthcare professionals’ opinions about the importance of outcomes and … (guideline: 5 kg weight gain and 2,5 kg weight loss). Healthcare professionals preferred relative risk reductions …

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| Huygens, M.W.J., Voogdt-Pruis, H.R., Wouters, M., Meurs, M.M., Lettow, B. van, Kleijweg, C., Friele, R.D. The uptake and use of telemonitoring in chronic care between 2014 and 2019: nationwide survey among patients and healthcare professionals in the Netherlands. Journal of Medical Internet Research: 2021, 23(5)

… representative survey among patients and health care professionals. Methods Between 2014 and 2019, approximately … 2014 and 2019: nationwide survey among patients and healthcare professionals in the Netherlands. Journal of … 2014 and 2019: nationwide survey among patients and healthcare professionals in the Netherlands. … E-health … …

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| Giessen, J.A.M. van der, Dulmen, S. van, Velthuizen, M.E., Muijsenbergh, M.E.T.C. van den, Engelen, K. van, Collée, M., Dalen, T. van, Aalfs, C.M., Hooning, M.J., Spreeuwenberg, P.M.M., Fransen, M.P., Ausems, M.G.E.M. Effect of a health literacy training program for surgical oncologists and specialized nurses on disparities in referral to breast cancer genetic testing. The Breast: 2021, 58, p. 80-87.

… background of patients referred for genetic testing by healthcare professionals working in trained hospitals before (n = 795) … the intervention. The mean age of patients referred by healthcare professionals from trained hospitals was …

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Hansen, J., Wilson, P., Verhoeven, E., Kroneman, M., Kirwan, M., Verheij, R., Veen, E.B. van. Assessment of the EU Member States’ rules on health data in the light of GDPR. Brussels: Publications Office of the European Union, 2021. 262 p.

… purposes (for research, registries and management of the healthcare system). We use a mixed-methods approach, … represent patients, patients of specific disease groups, healthcare professionals, researchers and industry. The COVID-19 …

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| Visscher, B.B., Steunenberg, B., Zwikker, H., Heerdink, E.R., Rademakers, J.J.D.J.M. The impact of health literacy on beliefs about medication in a Dutch medication-using population. European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology: 2021, 77(8), p. 1219-1224.

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| Voss, H. Advance Care Planning in palliative care for people with intellectual disabilities. Utrecht: Nivel, 2021. 226 p. Proefschrift van de Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam

… implementatie en evaluatie van een ACP-programma voor professionals. … Advance Care Planning (ACP) is defined as: …

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| Waitzberg, R., Aissat, D., Habicht, T., Hernandez-Quevedo, C., Karanikolos, M., Kroneman, M., Merkur, S., Quentin, W., Scarpetti, G., Webb, E., Williams, G.A., Winkelmann, J., Ginneken, E. van. Compensating healthcare professionals for income losses and extra expenses during COVID-19. Eurohealth: 26, 2020(2), p. 83-87.

… COVID-19 has affected the incomes of some health professionals by reducing demand for care and increasing … G.A., Winkelmann, J., Ginneken, E. van. Compensating healthcare professionals for income losses and extra expenses … Eurohealth : 26, 2020(2), p. 83-87. … Compensating healthcare professionals for income losses and extra expenses …

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| Giessen, J. van der, Fransen, M.P., Spreeuwenberg, P., Velthuizen, M., Dulmen, S. van, Ausems, M.G.E.M. Communication about breast cancer genetic counseling with patients with limited health literacy or a migrant background: evaluation of a training program for healthcare professionals. Journal of Community Genetics: 2021, 12(1), p. 91-99.

… background due to ineffective communication and lack of healthcare professionals’ recommendation. This study examines the effect of a blended training program (Erfo4all) for healthcare professionals on their awareness, knowledge, and …

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| Thodé, M., Pasman, H.R.W., Vliet, L.M. van, Damman, O.C., Ket, J.C.F., Francke, A.L., Jongerden, I.P. Feasibility and effectiveness of tools that support communication and decision making in life-prolonging treatments for patients in hospital: a systematic review. BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care: 2022, 12(3), p. 262-269.

… effectiveness of tools that support communication between healthcare professionals and patients regarding decisions on … feasible by both patients with advanced cancer and healthcare professionals. Two studies reported on the …

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| Giessen, J.A.M. van der, Ausems, M.G.E.M., Riel, E. van, Jong, A. de, Fransen, M.P., Dulmen, S. van. Development of a plain-language guide for discussing breast cancer genetic counseling and testing with patients with limited health literacy. Supportive Care in Cancer: 2021, 29(6), p. 2895-2905.

… literacy and resulting ineffective communication between healthcare professionals and patients, not all eligible patients are … limited health literacy. Methods Together with oncological healthcare professionals, we drafted a list of jargon words …

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| Giessen, J.A.M. van der, Ausems, M.G.E.M., Riel, E. van, Jong, A. de, Fransen, M.P., Dulmen, S. van. Development of a plain-language guide for discussing breast cancer genetic counseling and testing with patients with limited health literacy. Supportive Care in Cancer: 2021, 29(6), p. 2895-2905.

… literacy and resulting ineffective communication between healthcare professionals and patients, not all eligible patients are … limited health literacy. Methods Together with oncological healthcare professionals, we drafted a list of jargon words …

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| Martins Pereira, S., Hernández-Marrero, P., Pasman, H.R., Capelas, M.L., Larkin, P., Francke, A.L. Nursing education on palliative care across Europe: Results and recommendations from the EAPC Taskforce on preparation for practice in palliative care nursing across the EU based on an online-survey and country reports. Palliative Medicine: 2021, 35(1), p. 130-141.

… Background Nurses are the largest regulated group of healthcare professionals involved in palliative care. In 2004, a … … Background Nurses are the largest regulated group of healthcare professionals involved in palliative care. In …

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| Heuckelum, M. van, Hebing, R.C.F., Vandeberg, L., Linn, A.J., Flendrie, M., Nurmohamed, M.T., Dulmen, S. van, Ende, C.H.M. van den, Bemt, B.J.F. van den. Are health care professionals’ implicit and explicit attitudes toward conventional disease‐modifying antirheumatic drugs associated with those of their patients? Arthritis Care and Research: 2021, 73(3), p. 364-373.

… Objective Up to now, it is unknown if healthcare professional (HCP)'s attitudes and beliefs might … patients with RA. … Objective Up to now, it is unknown if healthcare professional (HCP)'s attitudes and beliefs might … C.H.M. van den, Bemt, B.J.F. van den. Are health care professionals’ implicit and explicit attitudes toward …

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| Schutijser, B.C.F.M., Klopotowska, J.E., Jongerden, I.P., Wagner, C., Bruijne, M.C. de. Feasibility of reusing routinely recorded data to monitor the safe preparation and administration of injectable medication: a multicenter cross-sectional study. International Journal of Medical Informatics: 2020, 141(104201), p. 7 p..

… statistics were used. Results In total, 20 health-care professionals were interviewed and four different EHR systems … statistics were used. Results In total, 20 health-care professionals were interviewed and four different EHR systems …

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| Werf, H.M. van der, Paans, W., Emmens, G., Francke, A.L., Roodbol, P.F., Luttik, M.L.A. Expectations and prospects of young adult caregivers regarding the support of professionals: a qualitative focus group study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health: 2020, 17(12)

… caregivers regarding support from health and education professionals. Method A qualitative focus group design was … caregivers and young adult caregivers not enrolled in a healthcare-related study program. … Objective There is a lack … caregivers and young adult caregivers not enrolled in a healthcare-related study program. … Werf, H.M. van der, …

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| Leemrijse, C., Bitter, N., Korevaar, J. Samenwerking tussen zorg- en hulpverleners in de achterstandswijk Overvecht. TSG: Tijdschrift voor Gezondheidswetenschappen: 2020, p. 4 p..

… een bijstandsuitkering en de ervaren gezondheid is laag. Professionals uit de eerstelijnszorg en het sociale domein … benefits and perceived health is low. Professionals from healthcare and the social domain work together in the … benefits and perceived health is low. Professionals from healthcare and the social domain work together in the …

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| Bijnsdorp, F.M., Pasman, H.R.W., Boot, C.R.L., Hooft, S.M. van, Staa, A. van, Francke, A.L. Profiles of family caregivers of patients at the end of life at home: a Q-methodological study into family caregiver’ support needs. BMC Palliative Care: 2020, 19(51), p. 13 p..

… one size does not fit all. The profiles are relevant for healthcare professionals and volunteers in palliative care as they … patients near the end of life. This knowledge could help healthcare professionals giving support. … Background Family …

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| Giessen, J.A.M. van der, Ausems, M.G.E.M., Muijsenbergh, M.E.T.C. van den, Dulmen, S. van, Fransen, M.P. Systematic development of a training program for healthcare professionals to improve communication about breast cancer genetic counseling with low health literate patients. Familial Cancer: 2020, 19(4), p. 281-290.

… Our aim was to develop and evaluate a training program for healthcare professionals (breast surgeons and specialized nurses), to … a blended training program based on patients’ and healthcare professionals’ needs and preferences. Prior to the …

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| Dankers, M., Nelissen-Vrancken, M.H.J.M.G., Surminski, S.M.K., Lambooij, A.C., Schermer, T.R., Dijk, L. van. Healthcare professionals' preferred efficacy endpoints and minimal clinically important differences in the assessment of new medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Frontiers in Pharmacology: 2020

… was to investigate which efficacy endpoints and MCIDs healthcare professionals consider clinically relevant for new COPD medicines. Materials and methods 7,731 Healthcare professionals received an electronic …