2021
Obesity and Corticosteroid Dosing Guideline Adherence in Children Hospitalized With Asthma
Kyler KE, Bettenhausen JL, Hall M, Glynn EF, Hoffman MA, Shakhnovich V, Smolderen K, Davis AM. Obesity and Corticosteroid Dosing Guideline Adherence in Children Hospitalized With Asthma. Hospital Pediatrics 2021, 11: 380-388. PMID: 33664119, DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2020-001420.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdrenal Cortex HormonesAsthmaChildCross-Sectional StudiesGuideline AdherenceHumansObesityRetrospective StudiesConceptsWeight categoriesSystemic corticosteroidsGuideline adherenceRetrospective cross-sectional studyMultivariable logistic regression modelCerner Health FactsClass III obesityCross-sectional studyDrug dosing recommendationsLogistic regression modelsAsthma increasesGuideline adherentSevere obesityDosing recommendationsBlood InstituteCDC guidelinesHealthy weightNational HeartBMI percentileAsthma hospitalizationsClinical covariatesTotal bodyDrug dosesObesityRisk of harm
2019
Perceptions of physicians, medical and nursing students concerning shared decision-making: a cross-sectional study
Cantaert GR, Van Hecke A, Smolderen K. Perceptions of physicians, medical and nursing students concerning shared decision-making: a cross-sectional study. Acta Clinica Belgica 2019, 76: 1-9. PMID: 31272338, DOI: 10.1080/17843286.2019.1637487.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPatient-Practitioner Orientation ScaleCross-sectional studyObstetrician/gynecologistsPerceptions of physiciansMultivariate regression analysisSpecific clinical contextIndependent t-testNursing studentsFemale sexGeneral practitionersPhysicians' attitudesGeneral practiceInternal medicineBivariate analysisPhysiciansHealth policyClinical contextNursing traineesSix-point scaleFlemish physiciansSignificant differencesRegression analysisT-testSharing scoreProlonged exposure
2012
Self-reported symptoms on questionnaires and anatomic lesions on duplex ultrasound examinations in patients with peripheral arterial disease
van Zitteren M, Vriens PW, Heyligers JM, Burger DH, Nooren MJ, de Fijter WM, Denollet J, Smolderen KG. Self-reported symptoms on questionnaires and anatomic lesions on duplex ultrasound examinations in patients with peripheral arterial disease. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2012, 55: 1025-1034.e2. PMID: 22244858, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2011.10.115.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansIntermittent ClaudicationLogistic ModelsLower ExtremityMaleMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPain MeasurementPeripheral Arterial DiseaseRisk FactorsSelf ReportSeverity of Illness IndexSurveys and QuestionnairesUltrasonography, Doppler, DuplexConceptsPeripheral arterial diseaseCardiovascular risk factorsDuplex ultrasound examinationDistal lesionsProximal lesionsLesion locationLeg symptomsPatient characteristicsSelf-reported symptomsArterial diseaseRisk factorsUltrasound examinationLower extremity peripheral arterial diseaseVascular surgery outpatient clinicMultivariable logistic regression analysisExertional leg symptomsNew-onset symptomsCardiovascular risk profileSurgery outpatient clinicMain outcome measuresCross-sectional studyFurther diagnostic imagingLogistic regression analysisTailor-made managementPAD subgroups
2011
Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty: Association between depressive symptoms and diminished health status benefits
Smolderen KG, Safley DM, House JA, Spertus JA, Marso SP. Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty: Association between depressive symptoms and diminished health status benefits. Vascular Medicine 2011, 16: 260-266. PMID: 21828173, DOI: 10.1177/1358863x11415568.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAngioplasty, BalloonCross-Sectional StudiesDepressionFemaleHealth StatusHumansLinear ModelsMaleMiddle AgedMissouriPatient SatisfactionPeripheral Arterial DiseaseProspective StudiesQuality of LifeRecovery of FunctionRegistriesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSeverity of Illness IndexSocial BehaviorSurveys and QuestionnairesTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsPeripheral artery diseasePeripheral endovascular revascularizationPercutaneous transluminal angioplastyDepressive symptomsHealth statusWorsened depressionHealth status 1 yearDisease-specific health statusHealth status benefitsBaseline depressive symptomsHealth status outcomesEndovascular revascularizationPAD patientsTransluminal angioplastyArtery diseaseDepression statusCardiac diseasePatientsStatus outcomesSymptomsLess improvementDepressionBaselineStatus benefitsDisease
2010
Type D personality mediates the relationship between remembered parenting and perceived health.
van den Broek KC, Smolderen KG, Pedersen SS, Denollet J. Type D personality mediates the relationship between remembered parenting and perceived health. Journal Of The Academy Of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry 2010, 51: 216-24. PMID: 20484719, DOI: 10.1176/appi.psy.51.3.216.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsType D personalityD personalityHealth outcomesShort Form Health SurveyRemembered parentingGeneral Dutch populationBeck Depression InventoryAdverse childhood experiencesAdverse outcomesHospital AnxietyCardiovascular diseaseHealth SurveyDepression ScaleDepression InventoryDutch populationRemembered RelationshipOutcomesChildhood experiencesType DParent scaleAssociationHealth
2009
Impact of peripheral arterial disease on health status: A comparison with chronic heart failure
Smolderen KG, Pelle AJ, Kupper N, Mols F, Denollet J. Impact of peripheral arterial disease on health status: A comparison with chronic heart failure. Journal Of Vascular Surgery 2009, 50: 1391-1398. PMID: 19958988, DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2009.07.109.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAge FactorsAgedAmbulatory Care FacilitiesChronic DiseaseCost of IllnessCross-Sectional StudiesEducational StatusFemaleHeart DiseasesHeart FailureHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMarital StatusMental HealthMiddle AgedNetherlandsOdds RatioPeripheral Vascular DiseasesPropensity ScoreRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsSickness Impact ProfileConceptsPeripheral arterial diseaseChronic heart failurePhysical health statusMental health statusCHF patientsHealth statusPAD patientsCardiac historyDiabetes mellitusHeart failureArterial diseaseMedical recordsMedical conditionsImpact of PADLow ankle-brachial indexPatients' physical health statusYounger ageWorse physical health statusCross-sectional observational studyMental health status scoresComorbid diabetes mellitusAnkle-brachial indexClinical risk factorsHealth status scoresShort Form-12Lower-leg symptoms in peripheral arterial disease are associated with anxiety, depression, and anhedonia
Smolderen KG, Hoeks SE, Pedersen SS, van Domburg RT, de Liefde II, Poldermans D. Lower-leg symptoms in peripheral arterial disease are associated with anxiety, depression, and anhedonia. Vascular Medicine 2009, 14: 297-304. PMID: 19808714, DOI: 10.1177/1358863x09104658.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAtypical leg symptomsPeripheral arterial diseaseExertional leg symptomsAnkle-brachial indexLeg symptomsIntermittent claudicationDepressive symptomsPAD patientsClinical factorsArterial diseaseAnkle-brachial index screeningSan Diego Claudication QuestionnaireClassic intermittent claudicationConsecutive PAD patientsLower leg symptomsDiverse clinical manifestationsErasmus Medical CenterMood statesSub-threshold symptomsCardiovascular historyMedication useTwofold riskClinical manifestationsPoor prognosisHospital Anxiety
2008
Further Validation of the Peripheral Artery Questionnaire: Results from a Peripheral Vascular Surgery Survey in the Netherlands
Smolderen KG, Hoeks SE, Aquarius AE, Reimer W, Spertus JA, van Urk H, Denollet J, Poldermans D. Further Validation of the Peripheral Artery Questionnaire: Results from a Peripheral Vascular Surgery Survey in the Netherlands. European Journal Of Vascular And Endovascular Surgery 2008, 36: 582-591. PMID: 18804390, DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2008.07.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedCross-Sectional StudiesDisability EvaluationFemaleHealth Care SurveysHealth Status IndicatorsHumansLanguageMaleMiddle AgedNetherlandsPatient SatisfactionPerceptionPeripheral Vascular DiseasesPrincipal Component AnalysisQuality of LifeRecovery of FunctionReproducibility of ResultsSurveys and QuestionnairesTreatment OutcomeVascular Surgical ProceduresConceptsPeripheral Artery QuestionnairePeripheral arterial diseaseEQ-5D scalePAD patientsPatients' health statusHealth statusPerceived DisabilityTreatment satisfactionPhysical functionEuro Heart Survey ProgrammeDisease-specific health statusAdverse cardiovascular eventsCross-sectional studyCardiovascular eventsArterial diseaseTreatment optionsPatientsAlpha valuesClinical researchCronbach's alpha valuesDutch versionConvergent validityDisabilityStatusQuestionnaire