BACKGROUND: Burn survivors are frequently faced with disfiguring scars. Various techniques exist to improve scar appearance, such as laser treatment and dermabrasion. Next to that, surgical reconstruction, such as scar excision is an option. This randomized controlled trial investigates whether a larger …

Background Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is used to treat various wound types. However, the possible beneficial and harmful effects of HBOT for acute wounds are unclear. Methods We undertook a systematic review to evaluate the effectiveness of HBOT compared to other interventions on wound healing …

Achtergrond: Op jaarbasis bestaat 5% tot 18% uit alle sportverwondingen binnen Nederlland uit lies gerelateerde klachten. Het beeld laat zien dat er een verhoogde kans op liesklachten is bij sporten waar wenden, keren, deceleraties en heup abductie met hoge intensiteit in terug komt. Binnen de lies gerelateerde …

Achtergrond: Tendinitis van de rotator cuff en het subacromiale impingement syndroom worden beschouwd als de meest voorkomende intrinsieke oorzaken van schouderpijn en invaliditeit. Het subacromiale impingement syndroom wordt zowel conservatief door middel van oefentherapie als operatief behandeld. Onduidelijk …

Aanleiding: Hamstringletsel is een veelvoorkomend letsel bij beoefenaars van explosieve sporten. Over de beste wijze van preventie bestaat nog geen consensus. Het doel van deze literatuurstudie is om met de op dit moment best beschikbare evidentie een antwoord te geven op de vraag: "Wat is de beste interventie …

BACKGROUND: Research suggests that cancer rehabilitation reduces fatigue in survivors of cancer. To date, it is unclear what type of rehabilitation is most beneficial. OBJECTIVE: This randomized controlled trial compared the effect on cancer-related fatigue of physical training combined with cognitive …

The purpose of this study was to determine how knowledge sources, ready knowledge, and disposition toward critical thinking and reasoning skills influence the accuracy of student nurses' diagnoses. A randomized controlled trial was conducted to determine the influence of knowledge sources. We used the …

In a double-masked randomized controlled crossover study we investigated both the retinal responses to straylight, and the effects of lens cleaners on straylight values, in two different RGP contact lens materials. Methods: Thirty patients (20-59 years) wearing RGP lenses were refitted with new lenses …

Aim and method: To examine in obese people the potential effectiveness of a six-week, two times weekly aquajogging program on body composition, fitness, health-related quality of life and exercise beliefs. Fifteen otherwise healthy obese persons participated in a pilot study. Results: Total fat mass …

Diet is a major factor in the etiology of colorectal cancer, with high fish consumption possibly decreasing colorectal cancer risk, as was shown in several observational studies. To date, no intervention trials have examined the possible beneficial effects of fish intake on colorectal cancer risk. The …