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View article: Patient‐Reported Outcome Measures in Fetal Medicine: A Pilot Feasibility Study
Patient‐Reported Outcome Measures in Fetal Medicine: A Pilot Feasibility Study Open
Objective A core set of generic Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) was recently developed to collect information from patients about their health status and quality of life. This study aims to: (1) identify relevant Patient Reported…
View article: A balancing act: Primary care midwives screening for fetal growth restriction- a focus group study
A balancing act: Primary care midwives screening for fetal growth restriction- a focus group study Open
Screening for fetal growth restriction is not only a technical act but also a relational and value-laden practice. Midwives' practices reflect a continuous negotiation between societal reliance on technology, the limitations of current too…
View article: The development of a decision aid to support treatment choice in pelvic organ prolapse: a Delphi study
The development of a decision aid to support treatment choice in pelvic organ prolapse: a Delphi study Open
Background Pelvic organ prolapse is a lifelong condition which affects the quality of life. It can be treated in different ways, but there is no evidence-based optimal treatment. Treatment options are pelvic floor muscle training, a pessar…
View article: Effectiveness of organization-directed interventions on healthcare professionals' well-being: a systematic review
Effectiveness of organization-directed interventions on healthcare professionals' well-being: a systematic review Open
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View article: Cardiovascular outcomes and aortic growth in pregnant women with Turner syndrome: data from the European Society of Cardiology EURObservational Research Programme Registry of Pregnancy and Cardiac Disease (ROPAC) III
Cardiovascular outcomes and aortic growth in pregnant women with Turner syndrome: data from the European Society of Cardiology EURObservational Research Programme Registry of Pregnancy and Cardiac Disease (ROPAC) III Open
Aims Data on cardiovascular outcomes and aortic growth in pregnant women with Turner syndrome are limited. We examine the cardiovascular and pregnancy outcomes in these women and analyse aortic growth throughout pregnancy. Methods and resu…
View article: Uncovering gaps in workforce well-being: a national look at survey practice in Dutch university medical centres – an exploratory quantitative study
Uncovering gaps in workforce well-being: a national look at survey practice in Dutch university medical centres – an exploratory quantitative study Open
Introduction Maintaining a healthy workforce is crucial for safe, high-quality care. To enhance well-being and engagement in Dutch university medical centres (UMCs), an overview of staff well-being and job perceptions is needed first. Surv…
View article: Intraoperative Three-dimensional Imaging for Detection of Malreduction during Tibiofibular Syndesmosis Reconstruction—Evaluating Fibula–Tibia Positional Accuracy and Outcomes: Case Series
Intraoperative Three-dimensional Imaging for Detection of Malreduction during Tibiofibular Syndesmosis Reconstruction—Evaluating Fibula–Tibia Positional Accuracy and Outcomes: Case Series Open
Aims and background: Distal tibiofibular syndesmosis injuries often require stabilization to prevent osteoarthritis (OA) and functional impairment. Malreduction rates up to 52% have been reported after fluoroscopy-guided fibula–tibia (fib–…
View article: Factors contributing to long‐term vaginal pessary use: A mixed‐methods study
Factors contributing to long‐term vaginal pessary use: A mixed‐methods study Open
Objective One of the treatment options in pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is vaginal pessary therapy. For a well‐informed decision, different aspects of the treatment option, including sustainable long‐term outcomes, need to be discussed with …
View article: The advance grading of intracervical hypervascularity in transvaginal ultrasound indicates a significant risk in Placenta Accreta Spectrum
The advance grading of intracervical hypervascularity in transvaginal ultrasound indicates a significant risk in Placenta Accreta Spectrum Open
View article: Value-based evaluation of gestational diabetes mellitus care pathway redesign by using cost and outcome data
Value-based evaluation of gestational diabetes mellitus care pathway redesign by using cost and outcome data Open
Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common complication of pregnancy. Implementation of Value-Based Healthcare (VBHC) to GDM care is worthwhile as traditional GDM care is fragmented and fails to meet the needs of women with…
View article: Implementing the SAFE@home digital platform for blood pressure home monitoring for patients with (a risk of) hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: A barrier and facilitator analysis among obstetric healthcare professionals
Implementing the SAFE@home digital platform for blood pressure home monitoring for patients with (a risk of) hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: A barrier and facilitator analysis among obstetric healthcare professionals Open
Introduction Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy complicate at least 10% of pregnancies, and are associated with fetomaternal morbidity and mortality. Traditional management is resource-intensive. Remote monitoring offers a safe and patien…
View article: MYPP trial: Myo-inositol supplementation to prevent pregnancy complications in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, study protocol for a multicenter, double-blind, randomized controlled trial
MYPP trial: Myo-inositol supplementation to prevent pregnancy complications in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, study protocol for a multicenter, double-blind, randomized controlled trial Open
Introduction Pregnant women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have an increased risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), preeclampsia and preterm birth, and their offspring are more likely to have an abnormal birth weight and requi…
View article: The role of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in maternal medicine
The role of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in maternal medicine Open
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is an increasingly valuable tool in maternal medicine, offering rapid, bedside evaluation of critically ill pregnant patients. This study explores the expanding role of POCUS in obstetric care, particularly…
View article: Implementation of blood pressure telemonitoring in high-risk pregnancies; a multicenter quantitative analysis of patient experiences in the SAFE@home study
Implementation of blood pressure telemonitoring in high-risk pregnancies; a multicenter quantitative analysis of patient experiences in the SAFE@home study Open
Telemonitoring of BP and symptoms in high-risk pregnancies demonstrates high usability and acceptance among patients, improving engagement and control. While autonomy and technical support require improvement, SAFE@home represents a feasib…
View article: Choosing for a Homebirth during COVID-19 Lockdown in The Netherlands, who and why: A national prospective questionnaire study
Choosing for a Homebirth during COVID-19 Lockdown in The Netherlands, who and why: A national prospective questionnaire study Open
During the first COVID-19 lockdown in the Netherlands, women changing their preferred location of birth to a homebirth had fewer risk factors and more COVID-19 related worries pertaining to a hospital birth.
View article: Stroke etiology and white matter burden in women with and without migraine
Stroke etiology and white matter burden in women with and without migraine Open
View article: The TANGO-DM randomized controlled trial study protocol: treatment outcomes for gestational diabetes diagnosed according to WHO 2013 or WHO 1999 thresholds
The TANGO-DM randomized controlled trial study protocol: treatment outcomes for gestational diabetes diagnosed according to WHO 2013 or WHO 1999 thresholds Open
View article: Digital healthcare as a solution for global challenges: A call for action
Digital healthcare as a solution for global challenges: A call for action Open
View article: Parent’s Perspective on Continuity of Care in the Maternity Care and Child Health Services Continuum: A Qualitative Systematic Review
Parent’s Perspective on Continuity of Care in the Maternity Care and Child Health Services Continuum: A Qualitative Systematic Review Open
Introduction: While the World Health Organization (WHO) advocates organizing maternity care and preventive child healthcare (PCHC) as people-centred, integrated healthcare services, globally these services are often established separately,…
View article: Implications of mechanical circulatory support devices in a pregnant woman with cardiogenic shock
Implications of mechanical circulatory support devices in a pregnant woman with cardiogenic shock Open
Data on the use of mechanical circulatory support devices in pregnant women are limited. A 27-year-old woman at 27 weeks and 6 days of gestation was supported by three different mechanical circulatory support devices due to cardiogenic sho…
View article: Oral Glucose-Lowering Agents vs Insulin for Gestational Diabetes
Oral Glucose-Lowering Agents vs Insulin for Gestational Diabetes Open
Importance Metformin and glyburide monotherapy are used as alternatives to insulin in managing gestational diabetes. Whether a sequential strategy of these oral agents results in noninferior perinatal outcomes compared with insulin alone i…
View article: Women’s preferences for care delivery during labour and birth in Dutch hospitals: A Q-methodology study
Women’s preferences for care delivery during labour and birth in Dutch hospitals: A Q-methodology study Open
The viewpoints provide valuable guidance for the allocation of scarce resources to ensure a maternity care system that is responsive to women's preferences.
View article: Let this be a safe place: a qualitative study into midwifery care for forcibly displaced women in the Netherlands
Let this be a safe place: a qualitative study into midwifery care for forcibly displaced women in the Netherlands Open
View article: Perspectives on collaboration in maternity and child health: Patients and caregivers’ views
Perspectives on collaboration in maternity and child health: Patients and caregivers’ views Open
Background The World Health Organization promotes people-centred organization of maternity care and preventive child healthcare (PCHC). However, globally and in the Netherlands, these services often operate separately, causing care discont…
View article: A systematic catalog of studies on fetal heart rate pattern and neonatal outcome variables
A systematic catalog of studies on fetal heart rate pattern and neonatal outcome variables Open
Objectives To study the methodology and results of studies assessing the relationship between fetal heart rate and specified neonatal outcomes including, heart rate, infection, necrotizing enterocolitis, intraventricular hemorrhage, hypoxi…
View article: Routine third-trimester ultrasonography and child neurodevelopmental outcomes: a follow-up of a pragmatic cluster-randomised controlled trial
Routine third-trimester ultrasonography and child neurodevelopmental outcomes: a follow-up of a pragmatic cluster-randomised controlled trial Open
Routine third-trimester ultrasonography was positively but modestly associated with infant development. In toddlerhood, routine ultrasonography was not related to child developmental and behavioural/emotional outcomes. Overall, these findi…
View article: The influence of decisional conflict on treatment decision in pelvic organ prolapse—data from the SHADE-POP trial
The influence of decisional conflict on treatment decision in pelvic organ prolapse—data from the SHADE-POP trial Open
View article: Prevalence of placental bed spiral artery pathology in preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction: A prospective cohort study
Prevalence of placental bed spiral artery pathology in preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction: A prospective cohort study Open
PE/FGR is associated with a high prevalence of impaired physiological remodeling and vascular lesions of the uterine spiral arteries in the placental bed.
View article: ACE Inhibitor and Angiotensin Receptor Blocker Use During Pregnancy: Data From the ESC Registry Of Pregnancy and Cardiac Disease (ROPAC)
ACE Inhibitor and Angiotensin Receptor Blocker Use During Pregnancy: Data From the ESC Registry Of Pregnancy and Cardiac Disease (ROPAC) Open
View article: Prioritising nurses’ and doctors’ health at work: a scoping review of monitoring instruments
Prioritising nurses’ and doctors’ health at work: a scoping review of monitoring instruments Open
Objective Nurses’ and doctors’ health at work is crucial for their overall performance and the quality of care they provide. The Jobs Demands Resources (JD-R) model offers a framework for health at work, encompassing ‘job demands’, ‘job re…