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  1. Article: Towards criteria and symptoms of constipation in people with severe or profound intellectual and multiple disabilities: A Delphi study.

    Waninge, A / Van der Putten, A A J / Wagenaar, M C / Van der Schans, C P

    Heliyon

    2023  Volume 9, Issue 6, Page(s) e16446

    Abstract: Background: Chronic constipation is common in people with intellectual disabilities, and seems to be highly prevalent in people with severe or profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (SPIMD). However, there is no current widely accepted ... ...

    Abstract Background: Chronic constipation is common in people with intellectual disabilities, and seems to be highly prevalent in people with severe or profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (SPIMD). However, there is no current widely accepted definition for the constipation experienced by these individuals.
    Aim: This Delphi study aims to compile a list of operationalized criteria and symptoms of constipation in people with SPIMD based on practical experiences of and consensus between experts supporting them.
    Methods: A two-round Delphi study with an intermediate evaluation and analyses was conducted. Parents and relatives of persons with SPIMD and support professionals were included. The panel answered statements and open questions about symptoms and criteria of constipation. They were also requested to provide their opinion about classifying criteria and symptoms into domains. Answers to statements were analysed separately after both rounds with regard to consensus rate and displayed qualitatively; answers to open questions were analysed deductively.
    Results: In the first Delphi round (n = 47), consensus was achieved on criteria within the domains 'Defecation' and 'Physical features', that were assigned to broader categories. Symptoms retrieved within the domain 'Behavioural/Emotional' were brought back to the panel as statements. After the second Delphi round (n = 38), consensus was reached on questions about domains, and for eight criteria (domain 'Defecation' n = 5; domain 'Physical features n = 3). Within the domain 'Behavioural/Emotional', consensus was achieved for five symptoms. Criteria and symptoms with consensus >70% were considered 'generic' and <70% as 'personal'. Symptoms mentioned in the text boxes were used to operationalize categories.
    Discussion and conclusion: It was possible to compile a list of generic criteria related to the domains 'Defecation' (n = 5) and 'Physical features' (n = 3) supplemented with generic symptoms related to the domain 'Behavioural/Emotional' (n = 5). We propose using both generic as well as personal criteria and symptoms resulting in a personal profile for an individual with SPIMD. Based on the current results, we recommend follow-up research to develop a screening tool to be used by relatives and professional caregivers, and a definition of constipation. This may support reciprocal collaboration and lead to timely identification of constipation in people with SPIMD.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-05-23
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2835763-2
    ISSN 2405-8440
    ISSN 2405-8440
    DOI 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16446
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  2. Article: Frailty, Quality of Life, and Loneliness of Aging in Native and Diasporic Chinese Adults.

    Cheung, S L / Krijnen, W P / van der Schans, C P / Hobbelen, J S M

    The Journal of frailty & aging

    2023  Volume 12, Issue 3, Page(s) 221–230

    Abstract: Background: Global migration has increased in the past century, and aging in a foreign country is relevant to the Chinese diaspora.: Objective: With regard to migration, this study focuses on the places of aging as the context of older Chinese adults. ...

    Abstract Background: Global migration has increased in the past century, and aging in a foreign country is relevant to the Chinese diaspora.
    Objective: With regard to migration, this study focuses on the places of aging as the context of older Chinese adults. This study aimed to describe the general health and wellbeing of this population with respect to their location.
    Design: This study has a cross sectional design.
    Setting and participants: Participants were recruited who were "aging in place" from Tianjin, China (199 participants), and "aging out of place" from the Netherlands (134 participants). Data from April to May 2019 in China and November 2018 to March 2019 in the Netherlands were aggregated.
    Measurements: frailty, QoL and loneliness were used in both samples.
    Results: T-tests and regression analyses demonstrated that social domains of frailty and QoL, as well as loneliness and frailty prevalence characterized the major differences between both places of aging. A correlation analysis and visual correlation network revealed that frailty, quality of life (QoL), and loneliness were more closely related in the aging out of place sample. Social domains of frailty and QoL, as well as the prevalence of loneliness and frailty, characterized the major differences between both places of aging.
    Conclusions: The findings indicate that frailty, QoL, and loneliness have a complex relationship, confirming that loneliness is a major detriment to the general wellbeing of older Chinese adults aging out of place. This study examined the places of aging of the larger Chinese population and allows a comprehensive understanding of health and wellbeing. The social components, especially loneliness, among the aging out of place Chinese community should receive more attention practice and clinical wise. On the other hand, frailty as well as its prevention is of more importance for the Chinese community aging in place.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Aging ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; East Asian People/psychology ; Frailty/epidemiology ; Loneliness ; Quality of Life ; China/epidemiology ; China/ethnology ; Netherlands/epidemiology ; Transients and Migrants/psychology ; Transients and Migrants/statistics & numerical data
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-07-26
    Publishing country France
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2856228-8
    ISSN 2273-4309 ; 2260-1341
    ISSN (online) 2273-4309
    ISSN 2260-1341
    DOI 10.14283/jfa.2022.27
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  3. Article ; Online: Biomarker profiling in plants to distinguish between exposure to chlorine gas and bleach using LC-HRMS/MS and chemometrics.

    de Bruin-Hoegée, Mirjam / van der Schans, Marcel J / Langenberg, Jan P / van Asten, Arian C

    Forensic science international

    2024  Volume 358, Page(s) 112022

    Abstract: Since its first employment in World War I, chlorine gas has often been used as chemical warfare agent. Unfortunately, after suspected release, it is difficult to prove the use of chlorine as a chemical weapon and unambiguous verification is still ... ...

    Abstract Since its first employment in World War I, chlorine gas has often been used as chemical warfare agent. Unfortunately, after suspected release, it is difficult to prove the use of chlorine as a chemical weapon and unambiguous verification is still challenging. Furthermore, similar evidence can be found for exposure to chlorine gas and other, less harmful chlorinating agents. Therefore, the current study aims to use untargeted high resolution mass spectrometric analysis of chlorinated biomarkers together with machine learning techniques to be able to differentiate between exposure of plants to various chlorinating agents. Green spire (Euonymus japonicus), stinging nettle (Urtica dioica), and feathergrass (Stipa tenuifolia) were exposed to 1000 and 7500 ppm chlorine gas and household bleach, pool bleach, and concentrated sodium hypochlorite. After sample preparation and digestion, the samples were analyzed by liquid chromatography high resolution tandem mass spectrometry (LC-HRMS/MS) and liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). More than 150 chlorinated compounds including plant fatty acids, proteins, and DNA adducts were tentatively identified. Principal component analysis (PCA) and linear discriminant analysis (LDA) showed clear discrimination between chlorine gas and bleach exposure and grouping of the samples according to chlorine concentration and type of bleach. The identity of a set of novel biomarkers was confirmed using commercially available or synthetic reference standards. Chlorodopamine, dichlorodopamine, and trichlorodopamine were identified as specific markers for chlorine gas exposure. Fenclonine (Cl-Phe), 3-chlorotyrosine (Cl-Tyr), 3,5-dichlorotyrosine (di-Cl-Tyr), and 5-chlorocytosine (Cl-Cyt) were more abundantly present in plants after chlorine contact. In contrast, the DNA adduct 2-amino-6-chloropurine (Cl-Ade) was identified in both types of samples at a similar level. None of these chlorinated biomarkers were observed in untreated samples. The DNA adducts Cl-Cyt and Cl-Ade could clearly be identified even three months after the actual exposure. This study demonstrates the feasibility of forensic biomarker profiling in plants to distinguish between exposure to chlorine gas and bleach.
    MeSH term(s) Chlorine/analysis ; Biomarkers/analysis ; Principal Component Analysis ; Chromatography, Liquid ; Discriminant Analysis ; Tandem Mass Spectrometry ; Sodium Hypochlorite/chemistry ; DNA Adducts/analysis ; Disinfectants/analysis ; Chemical Warfare Agents/analysis ; Fatty Acids/analysis ; Plant Proteins/analysis
    Chemical Substances Chlorine (4R7X1O2820) ; Biomarkers ; Sodium Hypochlorite (DY38VHM5OD) ; DNA Adducts ; Disinfectants ; Chemical Warfare Agents ; Fatty Acids ; Plant Proteins
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-09
    Publishing country Ireland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 424042-x
    ISSN 1872-6283 ; 0379-0738
    ISSN (online) 1872-6283
    ISSN 0379-0738
    DOI 10.1016/j.forsciint.2024.112022
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  4. Article ; Online: Changes in Self-Reported and Device-Measured Physical Activity Before Abdominal Resection Surgery: A Meta-Analysis.

    Mylius, Caspar F / Mooiweer, Yvet / Krijnen, Wim P / Takken, Tim / van Munster, Barbara C / van der Schans, Cees P / Klaase, Joost M

    Clinical rehabilitation

    2023  Volume 38, Issue 2, Page(s) 216–233

    Abstract: Objective: To determine the effect of interventions on physical activity levels of patients awaiting abdominal resection surgery using self-reported as well as device-measured outcome measures.: Data source: PubMed and EMBASE databases were searched ... ...

    Abstract Objective: To determine the effect of interventions on physical activity levels of patients awaiting abdominal resection surgery using self-reported as well as device-measured outcome measures.
    Data source: PubMed and EMBASE databases were searched on the 18
    Review methods: Studies were included if pre- and post-intervention physical activity was measured between diagnosis and abdominal surgery. Risk of bias was assessed by the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) assessment tool for trials. Meta-analyses were performed to assess the effect of the pre-surgery activity promoting interventions on self-reported and device-measured physical activity.
    Results: Seventeen studies were included in the analysis with 452 subjects in the intervention groups. The random-effect meta-analysis showed a moderate improvement in intervention groups measures in pre-surgery physical activity levels compared to the baseline (SMD = 0.67, [CI = 0.30;1.03],
    Conclusion: Increasing physical activity in the preoperative phase is feasible. Self-reported physical activity outcome measures show larger effects compared to device-measured outcome measures. More high-quality research should be performed utilizing objective measures.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Self Report ; Exercise
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-21
    Publishing country England
    Document type Meta-Analysis ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 639276-3
    ISSN 1477-0873 ; 0269-2155
    ISSN (online) 1477-0873
    ISSN 0269-2155
    DOI 10.1177/02692155231202215
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  5. Article: Definitions, signs, and symptoms of constipation in people with severe or profound intellectual disabilities: A systematic review.

    Wagenaar, Marjolijn C / van der Putten, Annette A J / Douma, Johanna G / van der Schans, Cees P / Waninge, Aly

    Heliyon

    2022  Volume 8, Issue 5, Page(s) e09479

    Abstract: Background: It is difficult to diagnose constipation for people with severe or profound intellectual disabilities. Definitions for this are ambiguous, and the symptoms and signs are often unnoticed. The aim of this study is to identify clear definitions ...

    Abstract Background: It is difficult to diagnose constipation for people with severe or profound intellectual disabilities. Definitions for this are ambiguous, and the symptoms and signs are often unnoticed. The aim of this study is to identify clear definitions of constipation for people with different levels of intellectual disabilities and to identify signs and symptoms.
    Method: Guided by the PRISMA statement, a systematic review of the literature was conducted within electronic databases MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane, and PsycINFO. Definitions, signs, and symptoms were extracted and the quality of definitions was assessed.
    Results: In total, 24 studies were included. Quality of definitions ranged from poor to good quality. Standard and referenced definitions were used in ten studies, a self-composed definition was employed in eleven studies; and three studies did not refer to a source of the definition. The self-composed definitions had not been evaluated after being used for the target group, and no scientific substantiation was available. A broad range of signs and symptoms were described.
    Conclusions: No substantiated definition has been ascertained for constipation for people with severe or profound intellectual disabilities. Further research will be necessary to identify which signs and symptoms are important for defining constipation in this target group.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-05-20
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2835763-2
    ISSN 2405-8440
    ISSN 2405-8440
    DOI 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09479
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  6. Article ; Online: Towards criteria and symptoms of constipation in people with severe or profound intellectual and multiple disabilities

    A. Waninge / A.A.J. Van der Putten / M.C. Wagenaar / C.P. Van der Schans

    Heliyon, Vol 9, Iss 6, Pp e16446- (2023)

    A Delphi study

    2023  

    Abstract: Background: Chronic constipation is common in people with intellectual disabilities, and seems to be highly prevalent in people with severe or profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (SPIMD). However, there is no current widely accepted ... ...

    Abstract Background: Chronic constipation is common in people with intellectual disabilities, and seems to be highly prevalent in people with severe or profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (SPIMD). However, there is no current widely accepted definition for the constipation experienced by these individuals. Aim: This Delphi study aims to compile a list of operationalized criteria and symptoms of constipation in people with SPIMD based on practical experiences of and consensus between experts supporting them. Methods: A two-round Delphi study with an intermediate evaluation and analyses was conducted. Parents and relatives of persons with SPIMD and support professionals were included. The panel answered statements and open questions about symptoms and criteria of constipation. They were also requested to provide their opinion about classifying criteria and symptoms into domains. Answers to statements were analysed separately after both rounds with regard to consensus rate and displayed qualitatively; answers to open questions were analysed deductively. Results: In the first Delphi round (n = 47), consensus was achieved on criteria within the domains 'Defecation’ and 'Physical features', that were assigned to broader categories. Symptoms retrieved within the domain ‘Behavioural/Emotional’ were brought back to the panel as statements. After the second Delphi round (n = 38), consensus was reached on questions about domains, and for eight criteria (domain ‘Defecation’ n = 5; domain ‘Physical features n = 3). Within the domain ‘Behavioural/Emotional’, consensus was achieved for five symptoms. Criteria and symptoms with consensus >70% were considered ‘generic’ and <70% as ‘personal’. Symptoms mentioned in the text boxes were used to operationalize categories. Discussion and conclusion: It was possible to compile a list of generic criteria related to the domains ‘Defecation’ (n = 5) and ‘Physical features’ (n = 3) supplemented with generic symptoms related to the domain ‘Behavioural/Emotional’ (n = 5). We ...
    Keywords Constipation ; Severe or profound intellectual disabilities ; Multiple disabilities ; Criteria and symptoms ; Delphi study ; Science (General) ; Q1-390 ; Social sciences (General) ; H1-99
    Subject code 150
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-06-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
    Document type Article ; Online
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  7. Article ; Online: Items analysis of the Frailty Index (FI-35): Insight in the contribution of each item to the level of frailty.

    Zhang, Xiaohong / Van Der Schans, C P / Liu, Yanhui / Krijnen, W / Hobbelen, J S M

    PloS one

    2021  Volume 16, Issue 11, Page(s) e0258588

    Abstract: Background: The FI-35 is a valid multidimensional Chinese frailty assessment instrument. Like other scales, functional measures rely on the information the total score provides. Our research aimed to analyze the contribution of each item.: Methods: ... ...

    Abstract Background: The FI-35 is a valid multidimensional Chinese frailty assessment instrument. Like other scales, functional measures rely on the information the total score provides. Our research aimed to analyze the contribution of each item.
    Methods: Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the sample characteristics. The expected item score (EIS) was used to determine how the items contribute to the generic measure of frailty.
    Results: This study showed that most of the EIS curves increased across the entire range of frailty levels, and most of the items discriminate relatively well over the entire frailty range. Items differentially contributed to the total frailty score and differentially discriminated between frailty levels.
    Conclusions: Although nearly all items monotonically increased with frailty levels, there were large differences between items in their ability to differentiate between persons being either weakly, moderately or highly frail.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Aging/pathology ; Aging/physiology ; China/epidemiology ; Cognitive Dysfunction/epidemiology ; Cognitive Dysfunction/physiopathology ; Emotions/physiology ; Female ; Frail Elderly/psychology ; Geriatric Assessment ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Resistance Training ; Sleep/physiology ; Walking/physiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-11-08
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ISSN 1932-6203
    ISSN (online) 1932-6203
    DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0258588
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  8. Article ; Online: Towards criteria and symptoms of constipation in people with severe or profound intellectual and multiple disabilities: A Delphi study

    Waninge, A. / Van der Putten, A.A.J. / Wagenaar, M.C. / Van der Schans, C.P.

    Heliyon. , p.e16446-

    2023  

    Abstract: Chronic constipation is common in people with intellectual disabilities, and seems to be highly prevalent in people with severe or profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (SPIMD). However, there is no current widely accepted definition for the ... ...

    Abstract Chronic constipation is common in people with intellectual disabilities, and seems to be highly prevalent in people with severe or profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (SPIMD). However, there is no current widely accepted definition for the constipation experienced by these individuals. This Delphi study aims to compile a list of operationalized criteria and symptoms of constipation in people with SPIMD based on practical experiences of and consensus between experts supporting them. A two-round Delphi study with an intermediate evaluation and analyses was conducted. Parents and relatives of persons with SPIMD and support professionals were included. The panel answered statements and open questions about symptoms and criteria of constipation. They were also requested to provide their opinion about classifying criteria and symptoms into domains. Answers to statements were analysed separately after both rounds with regard to consensus rate and displayed qualitatively; answers to open questions were analysed deductively. In the first Delphi round (n = 47), consensus was achieved on criteria within the domains 'Defecation' and 'Physical features', that were assigned to broader categories. Symptoms retrieved within the domain 'Behavioural/Emotional' were brought back to the panel as statements. After the second Delphi round (n = 38), consensus was reached on questions about domains, and for eight criteria (domain 'Defecation' n = 5; domain 'Physical features n = 3). Within the domain 'Behavioural/Emotional', consensus was achieved for five symptoms. Criteria and symptoms with consensus >70% were considered 'generic' and <70% as 'personal'. Symptoms mentioned in the text boxes were used to operationalize categories. It was possible to compile a list of generic criteria related to the domains 'Defecation' (n = 5) and 'Physical features' (n = 3) supplemented with generic symptoms related to the domain 'Behavioural/Emotional' (n = 5). We propose using both generic as well as personal criteria and symptoms resulting in a personal profile for an individual with SPIMD. Based on the current results, we recommend follow-up research to develop a screening tool to be used by relatives and professional caregivers, and a definition of constipation. This may support reciprocal collaboration and lead to timely identification of constipation in people with SPIMD.
    Keywords attitudes and opinions ; caregivers ; constipation ; experts ; parenting ; parents ; people with disabilities ; professionals ; screening ; Severe or profound intellectual disabilities ; Multiple disabilities ; Criteria and symptoms ; Delphi study
    Language English
    Publishing place Elsevier Ltd
    Document type Article ; Online
    Note Pre-press version ; Use and reproduction
    ZDB-ID 2835763-2
    ISSN 2405-8440
    ISSN 2405-8440
    DOI 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16446
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  9. Article ; Online: Verification of exposure to chemical warfare agents through analysis of persistent biomarkers in plants.

    de Bruin-Hoegée, Mirjam / Lamriti, Latifa / Langenberg, Jan P / Olivier, René C M / Chau, Lai Fun / van der Schans, Marcel J / Noort, Daan / van Asten, Arian C

    Analytical methods : advancing methods and applications

    2023  Volume 15, Issue 2, Page(s) 142–153

    Abstract: The continuing threats of military conflicts and terrorism may involve the misuse of chemical weapons. The present study aims to use environmental samples to find evidence of the release of such agents at an incident scene. A novel approach was developed ...

    Abstract The continuing threats of military conflicts and terrorism may involve the misuse of chemical weapons. The present study aims to use environmental samples to find evidence of the release of such agents at an incident scene. A novel approach was developed for identifying protein adducts in plants. Basil (
    MeSH term(s) Chemical Warfare Agents/toxicity ; Chemical Warfare Agents/analysis ; Chemical Warfare Agents/chemistry ; Mustard Gas/toxicity ; Mustard Gas/analysis ; Mustard Gas/chemistry ; Chromatography, Liquid/methods ; Sarin ; Chlorine ; Tandem Mass Spectrometry/methods ; Biomarkers
    Chemical Substances Chemical Warfare Agents ; Mustard Gas (T8KEC9FH9P) ; Sarin (B4XG72QGFM) ; Chlorine (4R7X1O2820) ; Biomarkers
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-01-06
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2515210-5
    ISSN 1759-9679 ; 1759-9660
    ISSN (online) 1759-9679
    ISSN 1759-9660
    DOI 10.1039/d2ay01650h
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  10. Article: Variables related to the quality of life of families that have a child with severe to profound intellectual disabilities: A systematic review.

    Luitwieler, N / Luijkx, J / Salavati, M / Van der Schans, C P / Van der Putten, A J / Waninge, A

    Heliyon

    2021  Volume 7, Issue 7, Page(s) e07372

    Abstract: Background: Family quality of life (FQoL) of families that have a child with severe to profound intellectual disabilities (SPID) is an important and emerging concept, however, related variables are inconclusive.: Aim: To gain a better understanding ... ...

    Abstract Background: Family quality of life (FQoL) of families that have a child with severe to profound intellectual disabilities (SPID) is an important and emerging concept, however, related variables are inconclusive.
    Aim: To gain a better understanding of variables related to the FQoL of families that have a child with SPID, variables related to the FQoL of families that have a child with intellectual disabilities (ID) were systematically reviewed.
    Methods and procedures: A search strategy was performed in five databases. Critical appraisal tools were employed to evaluate the quality of both quantitative and qualitative studies. Data extraction and synthesis occurred to establish general study characteristics, variables, and theoretical concepts. Variables were categorised into four key concepts of the FQoL: systemic concepts, performance concepts, family-unit concepts and individual-member concepts.
    Outcomes and results: A total of 40 studies were retrieved with 98 variables. Quality scores ranged from 7 to 13 (quantitative) and 5 to 13 (qualitative) out of 13 and 14 points, respectively. Five out of the 40 studies (13%) focused on individuals with SPID. Variables related positively or negatively to the FQoL, and were categorised within systemic concepts (n = 3); performance concepts (n = 11); family-unit concepts (n = 26); and individual-member concepts (n = 58).
    Conclusions and implications: Several variables were found to be (inter)related to the FQoL of families that have a child with ID. A contrasting picture emerged regarding the impact of a disability in relation to transitional phases. However, studies which include families of children with SPID were minimal, therefore, it remained ambiguous to what extent the identified variables apply to these families.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-24
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 2835763-2
    ISSN 2405-8440
    ISSN 2405-8440
    DOI 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07372
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