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2010
Mistiaen, P., Achterberg, W., Ament, A., Halfens, R., Huizinga, J., Montgomery, K., Post, H., Spreeuwenberg, P., Francke, A.
The effectiveness of the Australian Medical Sheepskin for the prevention of pressure ulcers in somatic nursing home patients: a prospective multi-centre randomised controlled trial (ISRCTN17553857).
Wound Repair and Regeneration: 2010, 18(6), p. 572-579.
… in the prevention of sacral pressure ulcers in somatic nursing home patients. Patients were randomized at admission … received usual care only. Usual care was all the care that nursing wards normally applied for pressure ulcer prevention … aid in the prevention of sacral pressure ulcers in nursing home patients. (aut. ref.) …

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2011
Weert, J.C.M. van, Jansen, J., Spreeuwenberg, P.M.M., Dulmen, S. van, Bensing, J.M.
Effects of communication skills training and a Question Prompt Sheet to improve communication with older cancer patients: a randomized controlled trial.
Critical Reviews in Oncology Hematology: 2011, 80(1), p. 145-159.
… nursing …

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2010
Zwaanswijk, M., Beek, A.P.A. van, Peeters, J., Meerveld, J., Francke, A.L.
Problemen en wensen van mantelzorgers van mensen met dementie: een vergelijking tussen de beginfase en latere fasen van het ziekteproces.
Tijdschrift voor Gerontologie en Geriatrie: 2010, 41(4), p. 162-171.
… with dementia and dreading the person’s admission to a nursing home. Informal caregivers of persons who have had …

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2010
Mistiaen, P., Ament, A., Francke, A.L., Achterberg, W., Halfens, R., Huizinga, J., Post, H.
An economic appraisal of the Australian Medical Sheepskin for the prevention of sacral pressure ulcers from a nursing home perspective.
BMC Health Services Research: 2010, 10(226)
… Sheepskin were investigated from the perspective of a nursing home. METHODS: An economic model was developed in … each other. The model was applied to a fictional (Dutch) nursing home with 100 beds for rehabilitation patients and a … with newly admitted rehabilitation patients from eight nursing homes. The input values for the costs of pressure …

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2010
Maarsingh, O.R., Dros, Jacq., Schellevis, F.G., Weert, H.C. van, Windt, D.A. van der, Riet, G. ter, Horst, H.E. van der
Causes of persistent dizziness in elderly patients in primary care.
Annals of Family Medicine: 2010, 8(3), p. 196-205.
… consisting of a family physician, a geriatrician, and a nursing home physician, which resulted in major and minor … consisting of a family physician, a geriatrician, and a nursing home physician, which resulted in major and minor …

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2010
Verkade, P.J., Meijel, B. van, Brink, C., Os-Medendorp, H. van, Koekkoek, B., Francke, A.L.
Delphi-research for exploring essential components and preconditions for case management for people with dementia.
BMC Geriatrics: 2010, 10(54)
… home nursing …

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2011
Verkaik, R., Francke, A.L., Meijel, B. van, Spreeuwenberg, P.M.M., Ribbe, M.W., Bensing, J.M.
The introduction of a nursing guideline on depression at psychogeriatric nursing home wards: effects on Certified Nurse Assistants.
International Journal of Nursing Studies: 2011, 48(6), p. 710-719.
… International Journal of Nursing Studies: 2011, 48(6), p. 710-719. … residents with depression in dementia, an evidence based nursing guideline was developed. Using the guideline has … shown positive effects on depression in psychogeriatric nursing home residents. Objective: To study the effects of …

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2010
Mistiaen, P., Halm-Walters, M. van
Prevention and treatment of intertrigo in large skin folds of adults: a systematic review.
BMC Nursing: 2010, 9(12)
… BMC Nursing: 2010, 9(12) … treatments, but a lack of evidence about their efficacy. A nursing guideline on this matter had to be updated and … treatments, but a lack of evidence about their efficacy. A nursing guideline on this matter had to be updated and … in large skin folds of adults: a systematic review. BMC Nursing : 2010, 9(12) …

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2010
Beek, A.P.A. van, Gerritsen, D.L.
The relationship between organizational culture of nursing staff and quality of care for residents with dementia: questionnaire surveys and systematic observations in nursing homes.
International Journal of Nursing Studies: 2010, 47(10), p. 1274-1282.
… International Journal of Nursing Studies: 2010, 47(10), p. 1274-1282. … of care were applied: the perceived quality of care by nursing staff of dementia units and the observed quality of … Data were collected on 11 dementia units in 11 Dutch nursing homes. PARTICIPANTS: All nursing staff on the units …

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2010
Uitterhoeve, R.J., Bensing, J.M., Grol, R.P., Demulder, P.H.M., Achterberg, T. van
The effect of communication skills training on patient outcomes in cancer care: a systematic review of the literature.
European Journal of Cancer Care: 2010, 19(4), p. 442-457.
… nursing …

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2010
Peeters, J.M., Beek, A.P.A. van, Meerveld, J.H.C.M., Spreeuwenberg, P.M.M., Francke, A.L.
Informal caregivers of persons with dementia, their use of and needs for specific professional support: a survey of the National Dementia Programme.
BMC Nursing: 2010, 9(9)
… BMC Nursing: 2010, 9(9) … of the person with dementia (living at home or living in a nursing home or home for the elderly) and support needs on … of the person with dementia (living at home or living in a nursing home or home for the elderly) and support needs on …

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2010
Veer, A.J.E. de, Francke, A.L.
Attitudes of nursing staff towards electronic patient records: a questionnaire survey.
International Journal of Nursing Studies: 2010, 47(7), p. 846-854.
… International Journal of Nursing Studies: 2010, 47(7), p. 846-854. … records (EPR). This implies a change in work routines for nursing staff, but it could also be regarded as an … more insight into the usefulness of EPR as perceived by nursing staff and to clarify the determinants of nursing …

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2010
Triemstra, M., Winters, S., Kool, R.B., Wiegers, T.A.
Measuring client experiences in long-term care in the Netherlands: a pilot study with the Consumer Quality Index Long-term Care.
BMC Health Services Research: 2010, 10(95)
… were developed, designed for interviews with residents of nursing or residential care homes and postal surveys among … 2006 a pilot study was conducted among 2,697 clients of 68 nursing or residential care homes, 2,164 representatives of … Care provides a good basis to investigate the quality of nursing homes, residential care homes and homecare from the …

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2010
Triemstra, M., Winters, S., Kool, R.B., Wiegers, T.A.
Measuring client experiences in long-term care in the Netherlands: a pilot study with the Consumer Quality Index Long-term Care.
BMC Health Services Research: 2010, 10, p. Art. nr 95.
… were developed, designed for interviews with residents of nursing or residential care homes and postal surveys among … 2006 a pilot study was conducted among 2,697 clients of 68 nursing or residential care homes, 2,164 representatives of … Care provides a good basis to investigate the quality of nursing homes, residential care homes and homecare from the …

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2010
Joling, K.J., Hout, H.P.J. van, Schellevis, F.G., Horst, H.E. van der, Scheltens, P., Marwijk, H.W.J. van
Incidence of depression and anxiety in the spouses of patients with dementia: a naturalistic cohort study of recorded morbidity with a 6-year follow-up.
American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry: 2010, 18(2), p. 146-153.
… home nursing …

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2010
Kroezen, M., Francke, A.L., Dijk, L. van, Groenewegen, P.P.
Legal nurse prescribing of medicines in Western European and Anglo-Saxon countries: a systematic review of the literature.
European Journal of Public Health: 2010, 20(suppl. 1), p. 127. Abstract. 3rd European Public Health Conference 'Integrated Public Health', 10 - 13 November 2010, Amsterdam.
… internationally and the ensuing renegotiations between the nursing and medical professions over the jurisdiction of … and a variety of jurisdictional settlements between the nursing and medical professions concerning the task of … internationally and the ensuing renegotiations between the nursing and medical professions over the jurisdiction of …

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1999
Heugten, C.M. van, Dekker, J., Deelman, B.G., Stehmann-Saris, F.C., Kinebanian, A.
A diagnostic test for apraxia in stroke patients: internal consistency and diagnostic value.
Clinical Neuropsychologist: 1999, 13(2), p. 182-192.
… without apraxia (patient controls), and 50 healthy nursing home residents with no history of stroke (normal … without apraxia (patient controls), and 50 healthy nursing home residents with no history of stroke (normal …

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2003
Achterberg, W., Pot, A.M., Kerkstra, A., Ooms, M., Muller, M., Ribbe, M.
The effect of depression on social engagement in newly admitted Dutch nursing home residents.
Gerontologist: 2003, 43(2), p. 213-218.
… symptoms) on social engagement. Design and Methods: In 65 nursing homes in the Netherlands, 562 newly admitted … Low social engagement is very common in newly admitted nursing home residents, and depression is an important … symptoms) on social engagement. Design and Methods: In 65 nursing homes in the Netherlands, 562 newly admitted …

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2000
Boter, H., Mistiaen, P., Groenewegen, I.
A randomized trial of a telephone reassurance programme for patients recently discharged from an ophthalmic unit.
Journal of Clinical Nursing: 2000, 9(2), p. 199-206.
… Journal of Clinical Nursing: 2000, 9(2), p. 199-206. … discharged from an ophthalmic unit. Journal of Clinical Nursing : 2000, 9(2), p. 199-206. … nursing …

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1994
Francke, A.L., Erkens, T.
Confluent education: an integrative method for nursing (continuing) education.
Journal of Advanced Nursing: 1994, 19(2), p. 354-361.
… Journal of Advanced Nursing: 1994, 19(2), p. 354-361. … by presenting the way in which this method is applied in a nursing continuing education programme entitled 'Pain … by presenting the way in which this method is applied in a nursing continuing education programme entitled 'Pain …

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2009
Veer, A.J.E. de, Francke, A.L., Buijse, R., Friele, R.D.
The use of physical restraints in home care in the Netherlands.
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society: 2009, 57(10), p. 1881-1886.
… by elderly people living at home. DESIGN: Survey. SETTING: Nursing staff in Dutch home care. PARTICIPANTS: One hundred fifty-seven nursing staff in home care (registered nurses and certified nursing assistants) from a randomly selected and nationally … by elderly people living at home. DESIGN: Survey. SETTING: Nursing staff in Dutch home care. PARTICIPANTS: One hundred …

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2009
Sande, M.A.B. van der, Hoek, W. van der, Hooiveld, M., Donker, G.A., Steenbergen, J.E. van, Boven, M. van, Wallinga, J.
Bestrijding van de nieuwe influenza A (H1N1). II: epidemiologie en niet-medicamenteuze maatregelen.
Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde: 2009, 153(25), p. 1228-1232.
… the new influenza. The number of general practitioners and nursing homes participating in surveillance through national …

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2009
Pasman, H.R.W., Brandt, H.E., Deliens, L., Francke, A.L.
Quality-indicators for palliative care: a review of the literature.
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management: 2009, 38(1), p. 145-156.
… ‘palliative cancer care’ of ‘end-of-life care in nursing homes’.” Eén set indicatoren Voor Nederland moet er …

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2009
Uitterhoeve, R., Bensing, J., Dilven, E., Donders, R., deMulder, P., Achterberg, T. van
Nurse-patient communication in cancer care: does responding to patient's cues predict patient satisfaction with communication.
Psycho-Oncology: 2009, 18(10), p. 1060-1068.
… nursing …

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2009
Verkaik, R., Francke, A.L., Meijel, B. van, Ribbe, M.W., Bensing, J.M.
Comorbid depression in dementia on psychogeriatric nursing home wards: which symptoms are prominent?
American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry: 2009, 17(7), p. 565-573.
… depression among dementia patients in psychogeriatric nursing home wards, to enhance depression recognition. … diagnostic data. SETTING: Psychogeriatric wards of Dutch nursing homes. PARTICIPANTS: Five hundred and eighteen … depression in dementia (Stages 2-6) on psychogeriatric nursing home wards was 19%. "Depressed mood," "irritability," …

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2009
Posma, E.R., Weert, J.C.M. van, Jansen, J., Dulmen, A.M. van, Bensing, J.M.
Older cancer patients' information and support needs surrounding treatment: an evaluation through the eyes of patients, relatives and professionals.
BMC Nursing: 2009, 8(1)
… BMC Nursing: 2009, 8(1) … (two groups) and professionals with a background in nursing, oncology, gerontology and/or patient-provider … (two groups) and professionals with a background in nursing, oncology, gerontology and/or patient-provider … the eyes of patients, relatives and professionals. BMC Nursing : 2009, 8(1) …

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2010
Jansen, J., Weert, J.C.M. van, Wijngaards-de Meij, L., Dulmen, S. van, Heeren, T.J., Bensing, J.M.
The role of companions in aiding older cancer patients to recall medical information.
Psycho-Oncology: 2010, 19(2), p. 170-179.
… and 71 companions completed a recall questionnaire after a nursing consultation preceding chemotherapy treatment. Recall … and 71 companions completed a recall questionnaire after a nursing consultation preceding chemotherapy treatment. Recall …

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2009
Jansen, J.
Communicating with older cancer patients: impact on information recall = De invloed van communicatie op het reproduceren van informatie door oudere patiënten met kanker.
Utrecht: NIVEL, 2009. 232 p. Proefschrift Universiteit Utrecht
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2009
Verkaik, R.
Depression in dementia: development and testing of a nursing guideline.
Utrecht: NIVEL, 2009. 246 p. Proefschrift Universiteit Utrecht.
… Guideline for pleasure in dementia care Depression in nursing home residents with dementia can be decreased by the introduction of a nursing guideline. This is the main conclusion of the PhD … University in The Netherlands. On Dutch psychogeriatric nursing home wards 85% of the residents is demented and 19% …

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2008
Schram, M.T., Frijters, D., Lisdonk, E.H. van de, Ploemacher, J., Craen, A.J.M. de, Waal, M.W.M. de, Rooij, F.J. van, Heeringa, J., Hofman, A., Deeg, D.J.H., Schellevis, F.G.
Setting and registry characteristics affect the prevalence and nature of multimorbidity in the elderly.
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology: 2008, 61(11), p. 1104-1112.
… registries, one hospital discharge register, and one nursing home registry to estimate the prevalence of … included. Results: Multimorbidity was most prevalent in nursing homes (82%), followed by the general population and … hypertension, and stroke were dominant within the nursing home setting. Conclusion: This study shows that …