Search Results - "Wim A. B. Stalman"
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The Four-Dimensional Symptom Questionnaire (4DSQ): a validation study of a multidimensional self-report questionnaire to assess distress, depression, anxiety and somatization
Published in BMC psychiatry (22-08-2006)“…The Four-Dimensional Symptom Questionnaire (4DSQ) is a self-report questionnaire that has been developed in primary care to distinguish non-specific general…”
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Predictors of outcome in patients with (sub)acute low back pain differ across treatment groups
Published in Spine (Philadelphia, Pa. 1976) (01-07-2006)“…Prospective study with 6 weeks of follow-up. To examine the predictors of outcome for patients with (sub)acute low back pain (LBP) receiving usual care (UC) or…”
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Herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia: incidence and risk indicators using a general practice research database
Published in Family practice (01-10-2002)“…Background. Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a frequent complication of herpes zoster (HZ). Treatment results of this severe and long-lasting pain syndrome are…”
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Low back pain in general practice: cost-effectiveness of a minimal psychosocial intervention versus usual care
Published in European spine journal (01-11-2007)“…An intervention that can prevent low back pain (LBP) becoming chronic, may not only prevent great discomfort for patients, but also save substantial costs for…”
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The effectiveness of adding cognitive behavioural therapy aimed at changing lifestyle to managed diabetes care for patients with type 2 diabetes: design of a randomised controlled trial
Published in BMC public health (08-05-2007)“…In patients with type 2 diabetes, the risk for cardiovascular disease is substantial. To achieve a more favourable risk profile, lifestyle changes on diet,…”
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Survey among 78 studies showed that Lasagna's law holds in Dutch primary care research
Published in Journal of clinical epidemiology (01-08-2007)“…Abstract Objective Research in general practice has grown considerably over the past decades, but many projects face problems when recruiting patients…”
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Defining the patient population: one of the problems for palliative care research
Published in Palliative medicine (01-03-2006)“…There is a lack of clear definition and clear inclusion criteria in palliative care research. The aim of this study was to describe consequences of three…”
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Depression in old age (75+), the PIKO study
Published in Journal of affective disorders (01-03-2008)“…Abstract Background Old people (75+) are underrepresented in studies on the prevalence of and risk factors for depression while the number of elderly people…”
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Self-reports on the IQCODE in Older Adults: A Psychometric Evaluation
Published in Journal of geriatric psychiatry and neurology (01-06-2008)“…The Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline (IQCODE) has been successful in identifying demented persons in a general population. In this study, this…”
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Effectiveness of case management among older adults with early symptoms of dementia and their primary informal caregivers: A randomized clinical trial
Published in International journal of nursing studies (01-08-2011)“…It is believed that timely recognition and diagnosis of dementia is a pre-condition for improving care for both older adults with dementia and their informal…”
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Impact of physical symptoms on perceived health in the community
Published in Journal of psychosomatic research (01-03-2008)“…Abstract Objective Physical symptoms, such as musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, or headache, are common. People with more symptoms are reported to use more…”
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Reproducibility and responsiveness of the Symptom Severity Scale and the hand and finger function subscale of the Dutch arthritis impact measurement scales (Dutch-AIMS2-HFF) in primary care patients with wrist or hand problems
Published in Health and quality of life outcomes (10-11-2006)“…To determine the clinimetric properties of two questionnaires assessing symptoms (Symptom Severity Scale) and physical functioning (hand and finger function…”
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Feasibility and acceptability of a physical activity promotion programme in general practice
Published in Family practice (01-08-2004)“…Background. Physical activity promotion in general practice is advocated though not incorporated into daily practice. Several barriers must be overcome to…”
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Nontricyclic antidepressants : Predictors of nonadherence
Published in Journal of clinical psychopharmacology (01-12-2006)“…According to professionals, medication nonadherence is often attributed to adverse effects or early remission. There is, however, little evidence to support…”
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Cost effectiveness of a pharmacy-based coaching programme to improve adherence to antidepressants
Published in PharmacoEconomics (2007)“…The efficacy of antidepressants in the treatment of depression has been convincingly demonstrated in randomised trials. However, non-adherence to…”
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Prediction of an unfavourable course of low back pain in general practice: comparison of four instruments
Published in British journal of general practice (01-01-2007)“…Several instruments can be used to identify patients with an unfavourable course of low back pain in general practice. However, it is unclear which instrument…”
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Nurse-led case management for ambulatory complex patients in general health care: A systematic review
Published in Journal of psychosomatic research (01-03-2007)“…Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to summarize the available literature on the effectiveness of ambulatory nurse-led case management for complex…”
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Cost-effectiveness of usual general practitioner care with or without antidepressant medication for patients with minor or mild-major depression
Published in Journal of affective disorders (01-11-2008)“…Abstract Background Minor depression is common in primary care and associated with increased health care costs. Many mildly depressed patients are prescribed…”
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Test–retest reliability of the PRIME-MD: limitations in diagnosing mental disorders in primary care
Published in European journal of public health (01-06-2009)“…Background: The primary care evaluation of mental disorders (PRIME-MD) can be seen as characteristic for successive refinements of criteria and structured…”
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Diagnosing dementia with confidence by GPs
Published in Family practice (01-12-2007)“…Background. Earlier reports suggest limited clinical reasoning and substantial uncertainty of GPs in assessing patients suspected of dementia. Objective. To…”
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