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4. The Self-Regulation Assessment (SeRA) questionnaire: development and exploratory analyses of a new patient-reported outcome measure for rehabilitation

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Revalidatiegeneeskunde Onderzoek, Brain, RF&S Revalidatie, Fysiotherapie & Sport, Revalidatie Medisch Volwassenen, Circulatory Health, Mol, T. I., van Bennekom, C. A.M., Scholten, E. W.M., Visser-Meily, J. M.A., Beckerman, H., Passier, P. E.C.A., Smeets, R. J.E.M., Schiphorst Preuper, H. R., Post, M. W.M., Revalidatiegeneeskunde Onderzoek, Brain, RF&S Revalidatie, Fysiotherapie & Sport, Revalidatie Medisch Volwassenen, Circulatory Health, Mol, T. I., van Bennekom, C. A.M., Scholten, E. W.M., Visser-Meily, J. M.A., Beckerman, H., Passier, P. E.C.A., Smeets, R. J.E.M., Schiphorst Preuper, H. R., and Post, M. W.M.

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2023

5. Perceived control decisions in preparation for a summative achievement test in higher education

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van der Linden, J., van Schilt-Mol, T., Nieuwenhuis, L., van der Vleuten, C., Onderwijsontw & Onderwijsresearch, and RS: SHE - R1 - Research (OvO)

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METACOGNITION, FEEDBACK, assessment, cues, PERFORMANCE, Education, monitoring, PROGRAMMATIC ASSESSMENT, SELF-REGULATION, CONFIDENCE JUDGMENTS, MEDICAL-EDUCATION, MOTIVATED STRATEGIES, STUDENTS TEXT COMPREHENSION, PREDICTORS, control of learning
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Most courses in higher education finish with one or more assessments which commonly all have to be passed. In these courses, student learning is commonly measured using conventional classroom tests, therefore test preparation is a common task for students. In higher education, compared with students’ prior education, they are faced with a more complex curriculum and have to perform their studies with less guidance and limited resources. Therefore, effective and efficient test preparation is important. A strategy to help students study effectively in the context of test preparation is to make the appropriate control decisions, for instance to cease test preparation on specific content and (re) study other subjects that need attention. These control decisions are an important psychological aspect of the test preparation study process. We conducted a qualitative study on how students made control decisions in a test preparation period for a knowledge test in Educational Sciences. The study was conducted with students of a teacher training program at a University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. Results show that different progressions of learning judgments and the self-efficacy of students led to two different saturations. This in turn led to students making either no, inaccurate, or accurate control decisions. This article discusses the impact and practical implications of these insights.

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2023
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8. The Self-Regulation Assessment (SeRA) questionnaire: development and exploratory analyses of a new patient-reported outcome measure for rehabilitation.

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Mol, T. I., van Bennekom, C. A. M., Scholten, E. W. M., Visser-Meily, J. M. A., Beckerman, H., Passier, P. E. C. A., Smeets, R. J. E. M., Schiphorst Preuper, H. R., and Post, M. W. M.

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*EXPERIMENTAL design, *MEDICAL rehabilitation, *RESEARCH, *CHRONIC pain, *MUSCULOSKELETAL system diseases, *STATISTICS, *REHABILITATION centers, *SPINAL cord injuries, *RESEARCH methodology, *RESEARCH methodology evaluation, *SELF-control, *CROSS-sectional method, *HEALTH outcome assessment, *PATIENTS, *PSYCHOMETRICS, *SELF-efficacy, *CRONBACH'S alpha, *QUESTIONNAIRES, *FACTOR analysis, *DESCRIPTIVE statistics, *RESEARCH funding, *AMPUTATION, *DATA analysis software, *DATA analysis, *REHABILITATION for brain injury patients, *CANCER patient rehabilitation, *REHABILITATION, RESEARCH evaluation
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To develop and explore underlying dimensions of the Self-Regulation Assessment (SeRA) and psychometric features of potential components. Further, to identify associations between the SeRA and disability-management self-efficacy, type of diagnosis, and type of rehabilitation. Based on a previously developed model of self-regulation, expert and patient opinions, and cognitive interviews, a list of 22 items on self-regulation (the SeRA) was constructed. The SeRA was included in a cross-sectional survey among a multi-diagnostic group of 563 former rehabilitation patients. Exploratory analyses were conducted. Respondents had a mean age of 56.5 (SD 12.7) years. The largest diagnostic groups were chronic pain disorder and brain injury. Four components were found within the SeRA, labelled as "insight into own health condition," "insight into own capabilities," "apply self-regulation," and "organization of help." Cronbach's alpha was high (total scale: 0.93, subscales: range 0.85–0.89). Only scores on the first subscale showed a ceiling effect. Subscale three showed the highest correlation with a self-efficacy measure. Small differences in SeRA total scores (range 71.6–78.1) were found between different diagnostic groups. The SeRA is a new self-regulation measure with four subscales. Further research is needed to establish the validity and reliability of the SeRA. The Self-Regulation Assessment (SeRA) was developed to provide a comprehensive measurement of self-regulation among rehabilitation populations. The SeRA could potentially be used to identify persons with self-regulation problems at the start of rehabilitation treatment and measure outcomes of rehabilitation for self-regulation. The SeRA could potentially be used to help analyse outcomes of rehabilitation practice as well as evaluate interventions on self-regulation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2023
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11. Self-regulation as rehabilitation outcome: what is important according to former patients?

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Revalidatiegeneeskunde Onderzoek, Brain, RF&S Team 1 Medisch, RF&S Revalidatie, Fysiotherapie & Sport, Revalidatie Medisch Volwassenen, Circulatory Health, Revalidatie/Sportgeneeskunde Medisch, Pathologie Pathologen staf, Mol, T. I., van Bennekom, C. A.M., Scholten, E. W.M., Visser-Meily, J. M.A., Reneman, M. F., Riedstra, A., de Groot, V., Meijer, J. W.G., Bult, M. K., Post, M. W.M., Revalidatiegeneeskunde Onderzoek, Brain, RF&S Team 1 Medisch, RF&S Revalidatie, Fysiotherapie & Sport, Revalidatie Medisch Volwassenen, Circulatory Health, Revalidatie/Sportgeneeskunde Medisch, Pathologie Pathologen staf, Mol, T. I., van Bennekom, C. A.M., Scholten, E. W.M., Visser-Meily, J. M.A., Reneman, M. F., Riedstra, A., de Groot, V., Meijer, J. W.G., Bult, M. K., and Post, M. W.M.

Published
2022

12. Self-regulation as rehabilitation outcome: what is important according to former patients?

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Mol, T. I., van Bennekom, C. A. M., Scholten, E. W. M., Visser-Meily, J. M. A., Reneman, M. F., Riedstra, A., de Groot, V., Meijer, J. W. G., Bult, M. K., and Post, M. W. M.

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*MEDICAL rehabilitation, *DATA quality, *FOCUS groups, *SELF-management (Psychology), *PATIENTS, *HEALTH outcome assessment, *ETHICS committees, *PATIENTS' attitudes, *QUALITATIVE research, *RESEARCH funding, *SOUND recordings, *DESCRIPTIVE statistics, *PEOPLE with disabilities, *THEMATIC analysis, *DATA analysis software, *CONTENT analysis, *MEDICAL coding
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Self-regulation refers to self-management and self-control, with or without disability. Outcomes of rehabilitation with respect to self-regulation are unclear. This study aims to identify elements of self-regulation that former patients consider important in the context of medical rehabilitation. Qualitative exploration based on focus group discussions (FGDs). Transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis as well as open coding. Forty individuals participated in seven diagnosis-related FGDs. Six subthemes were raised in the FGDs which could be merged into three main themes. Two main themes are conditional for regaining self-regulation: 1) having insight into one's condition and abilities (i.e., insight into impairments. consequences of impairments. abilities); 2) to know how to cope with the consequences of the condition (be able to communicate limitations; have to trust in body and functioning). The subject of the last theme 3) is how to apply self-regulation in one's own life (to make use of abilities and optimize functioning). Three main themes of self-regulation in the context of medical rehabilitation were identified by former patients, partly relating to the ability to self-regulate and partly to the execution of self-regulation. This knowledge can be used to define specific rehabilitation goals and further develop rehabilitation outcome measurement. Awareness of the fundamental subthemes of self-regulation in rehabilitation will positively contribute to theory building and improve clinical practice (e.g., goal setting). Paying explicit attention to the six subthemes as standard elements of rehabilitation will help to provide a comprehensive view concerning self-regulation. The conceptual model of self-regulation, based on patient perspectives, can contribute to the measurement of rehabilitation outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2022
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15. Equity, equality, and need: a qualitative study into teachers’ professional trade-offs in justifying their differentiation practice

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Vijfeijken, M. van, Denessen, E.J.P.G., Schilt-Mol, T. van, and Scholte, R H.J.

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ComputingMilieux_COMPUTERSANDEDUCATION, Learning and Plasticity, Developmental Psychopathology
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Contains fulltext : 237110.pdf (Publisher’s version ) (Open Access) This article reports on the findings of a qualitative study of 15 primary school teachers' differentiation beliefs which were assessed against principles of distributive justice. The study was performed to examine which beliefs about justice teachers use to legitimize the choices they make regarding differentiation in the classroom. We used justice principles (equity, equality, and need) as themes to describe and analyze teachers' arguments. By doing so, we gained more insight into what teachers consider to be fair in the distribution of educational goods as outcomes and as resources. Consistent with our expectations, teachers simultaneously reason from different distributive justice principles to account for their beliefs. Findings demonstrate that the equity principle combined with the equality principle of equal distribution of educational resources dominated teachers' beliefs about differentiation. In their practice, however, teachers perceive an educational support dilemma with, on the one hand, a desire to distribute time and support equally among students and, on the other hand, the urge to provide more time and support for students who are in need. The principles of distributive justice as an embedded aspect of social ethics may be useful for teachers to systematically reflect on their choices about distributing educational goods and to discuss and align the distribution of resources with colleagues or other stakeholders. 22 p.

Published
2021

16. Investigating the colourful world of Alessandro Mendini: Perserving Nigritella Nigra, a unique chest of drawers decorated with grease crayon drawings

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Mol, T., Stigter, S., Cattersel, V., De Vis, K., van Halem, L., van Duin, P., Bechtold, T., and AHM (FGw)

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This paper discusses the decision-making process and the conservation treatment of Nigritella Nigra (1993), a chest of drawers designed by Alessandro Mendini (Milan, 1931-2019. (1)). The top drawer case is decorated with several colourful abstract crayon drawings, making the chest a unique work of art. The varnish on top of these drawings was peeling off, lifting the crayon with it, with loss of material as a result. This study analyses the factors that may have contributed to the degradation process and describes the research performed preceding treatment, including ethical, aesthetical and artistic perspectives. Information from an artist interview has enriched deliberations in decision-making. For material analysis Py-GC/MS and FTIR were used, identifying grease crayon as medium for the drawings and cellulose nitrate (CN) for the varnish. Various options for consolidation and retouching were considered and tested, and a suitable approach was found with satisfactory result.

Published
2019

18. Treatment consumption and treatment re-enrollment in GHB-dependent patients in the Netherlands

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Noorden, M.S. van, Mol, T., Wisselink, J., Kuijpers, W.G.T., Dijkstra, B.A.G., Noorden, M.S. van, Mol, T., Wisselink, J., Kuijpers, W.G.T., and Dijkstra, B.A.G.

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Contains fulltext : 174055.pdf (publisher's version ) (Open Access), Background: The objective of this study was to assess treatment consumption and re-enrollment in treatment in patients with gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB)-dependence in Dutch Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) in comparison with other addictions. Methods: A cohort-study using nationwide administrative data from regular Dutch ATCs associated with the Dutch National Alcohol and Drugs Information System (LADIS), covering an estimated 95% of ATCs. We selected in- and out-patients with alcohol, drug and/or behavioral addictions with a first treatment episode in 2008-2011 and consecutive treatments until 2013 (n = 71,679). Patients still in treatment at that date (n = 3686; 5.1%), forensic patients (n = 1949; 2.7%) and deceased patients (n = 570; 0.8%) were excluded, leaving 65,474 patients (91.3%). Of those, 596 (0.9%) patients had GHB dependence. We analyzed number of treatment contacts, treatment duration, admissions and admission duration of the first treatment episode, and re-enrollment (defined as having started a second treatment episode in the study period). Results: GHB-dependent patients showed the highest number of treatment contacts, duration of treatment and chance of being admitted. Re-enrollment rates were 2-5 times higher in GHB-dependent patients than other patients with adjusted HR of other addictions ranging from 0.18 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.15-0.21) to 0.53 (95% CI: 0.47-0.61). Conclusions: This study demonstrates high levels of treatment consumption and high rates of treatment re-enrollment in GHB-dependent patients. These findings highlight the urgency of developing effective relapse prevention interventions for GHB-dependent patients.

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2017

19. Kwaliteit van toetsen

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Joosten-ten Brinke, D., Draaijer, S., Sluijsmans, M., van Schilt-Mol, T., Research and Theory in Education, LEARN!, LEARN! - Personalized learning, differentiated teaching, and Educational Studies

Published
2014

20. Kwaliteit van toetstaken

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Draaijer, S., Joosten-ten Brinke, D., Sluijsmans, M., van Schilt-Mol, T., Research and Theory in Education, LEARN!, LEARN! - Personalized learning, differentiated teaching, and Educational Studies

Published
2014

22. Strategies for the long-term climate policy. The results of the Cool project. Final report of the second phase of the Dutch National Research Programme on Global Air Pollution and Climate Change (NRP II) 1995-2001. Part 2

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Berk M, Hisschemoller M, Mol T, Hordijk L, Kok M, Metz B, and NOP

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research, assessment, klimaatverandering, netherlands, emission reduction, onderzoek, nederland, climatic changes, klimaat, beleid, international, greenhouse gases, long term, emissievermindering, broeikasgassen, toetsing, lange termijn, internationaal, policy
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This report, Climate Change, a Permanent Concern, presents the results of research that was conducted in over 90 projects during the second phase of the National Research Programme on Global Air Pollution and Climate Change (NRP-II, 1995-2001). The report is intended for policymakers, members of business and societal organisations and interested members of the public.This report addresses the following questions arising from climate policy in the Netherlands: What new understanding is there about the climate system: what has been learned about climate variability, the causes of climate change and the role of human activities (detection and attribution). What are the possible consequences of climate change for the Netherlands in particular, but also for other regions (especially developing countries), and what possibilities are there for adaptation? What development paths are there to bring about reductions in emissions? What recommendations can be made for the Netherlands' national, international and local climate policies?

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2012

24. The Development of High Performance TCO APCVD Processes for Photovoltaic Applications

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Poodt, P., Van Deelen, J., Grob, F., Theelen, M., Winands, H., Volintiru, I., Van Mol, T., Spee, K., and Kuypers, A.

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Advanced Photovoltaics, New Materials, Cells and Modules
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24th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference, 21-25 September 2009, Hamburg, Germany; 258-261, For the past decade TNO has been involved in the research and development of atmospheric pressure CVD and plasma enhanced CVD processes for deposition of transparent conductive oxides, such as tin oxide and zinc oxide. The use of atmospheric deposition processes allows for large scale roll to roll manufacturing, and is therefore expected to provide a breakthrough for lowering the price of thin film PV modules.

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2009
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28. Quasi-one dimensional in-plane conductivity in filamentary films of PEDOT:PSS

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Ruit, K. van de, Cohen, R.I., Bollen, D., Mol, T. van, Yerushalmi-Rozen, R., Janssen, R.A.J., Kemerink, M., Ruit, K. van de, Cohen, R.I., Bollen, D., Mol, T. van, Yerushalmi-Rozen, R., Janssen, R.A.J., and Kemerink, M.

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The mechanism and magnitude of the in-plane conductivity of poly(3,4-ethy-lenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) thin films is determined using temperature dependent conductivity measurements for various PEDOT:PSS weight ratios with and without a high boiling solvent (HBS). Without the HBS the in-plane conductivity of PEDOT:PSS is lower and for all studied weight ratios well described by the relation σ = σexp-(T0T) 0.5] with T0 a characteristic temperature. The exponent 0.5 indicates quasi-one dimensional (quasi-1D) variable range hopping (VRH). The conductivity prefactor σ0 varies over three orders of magnitudes and follows a power law σ0a∝c 3.5 PEDOT with cPEDOT the weight fraction of PEDOT in PEDOT:PSS. The field dependent conductivity is consistent with quasi-1D VRH. Combined, these observations suggest that conductance takes place via a percolating network of quasi-1D filaments. Using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) filamentary structures are observed in vitrified dispersions and dried films. For PEDOT:PSS films with HBS, the conductivity also exhibits quasi-1D VRH behavior when the temperature is less than 200 K. The low characteristic temperature T0 indicates that HBS-treated films are close to the critical regime between a metal and an insulator. In this case, the conductivity prefactor scales linearly with cPEDOT, indicating the conduction is no longer limited by a percolation of filaments. The lack of observable changes in TEM upon processing with the HBS suggests that the changes in conductivity are due to a smaller spread in the conductivities of individual filaments, or a higher probability for neighboring filaments to be connected rather than being caused by major morphological modification of the material. In-plane conductivity in PEDOT:PSS takes place via filaments. This conclusion is based on charge transport measurements that indicate quasi-one dimensional variable range hopping and is supported by transmission electron micro

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2013

35. Strategies for the long-term climate policy. The results of the Cool project. Final report of the second phase of the Dutch National Research Programme on Global Air Pollution and Climate Change (NRP II) 1995-2001. Part 2

Author

NOP, Berk M, Hisschemoller M, Mol T, Hordijk L, Kok M, Metz B, NOP, Berk M, Hisschemoller M, Mol T, Hordijk L, Kok M, and Metz B

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RIVM rapport:This report, Climate Change, a Permanent Concern, presents the results of research that was conducted in over 90 projects during the second phase of the National Research Programme on Global Air Pollution and Climate Change (NRP-II, 1995-2001). The report is intended for policymakers, members of business and societal organisations and interested members of the public.This report addresses the following questions arising from climate policy in the Netherlands: What new understanding is there about the climate system: what has been learned about climate variability, the causes of climate change and the role of human activities (detection and attribution). What are the possible consequences of climate change for the Netherlands in particular, but also for other regions (especially developing countries), and what possibilities are there for adaptation? What development paths are there to bring about reductions in emissions? What recommendations can be made for the Netherlands' national, international and local climate policies?

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2002

38. Brachial plexus compression due to subclavian artery pseudoaneurysm from internal jugular vein catheterization.

Author

Mol, T. N., Gupta, A., and Narain, U.

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Internal jugular vein (IJV) catheterization has become the preferred approach for temporary vascular access for hemodialysis. However, complications such as internal carotid artery puncture, vessel erosion, thrombosis, and infection may occur. We report a case of brachial plexus palsy due to compression by right subclavian artery pseudoaneurysm as a result of IJV catheterization in a patient who was under maintenance hemodialysis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2017
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42. Evaluation of participation in a former rehabilitation population: a comparison between USER-Participation Restriction and Satisfaction subscales and PROMIS Ability to Participate and PROMIS Satisfaction with participation 8-item short forms in a cross-sectional multicentre study.

Author

Mourits, B. M. P., Scholten, E. W. M., de Graaf, J. A., Mol, T. I., van Bennekom, C. A. M., Smeets, R. J. E. M., Reneman, M. F., Roorda, L. D., Visser-Meily, J. M. A., and Post, M. W. M.

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*PSYCHOMETRICS, *SOCIAL participation, *PATIENT reported outcome measures, *SOCIAL role, *SOCIAL skills
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AbstractBackgroundObjectiveMethodsResultsConclusions\nImplications for rehabilitationSeveral Patient Reported Outcome Measurements (PROMs) can be used to quantify participation in rehabilitation patients, yet there is limited comparative research on their content and psychometric properties to make an informed decision between them.To compare the content and several psychometric properties of the Restriction and Satisfaction subscales of the Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation – Participation (USER-P) with the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Ability to Participate in Social Roles and Activities (PROMIS-APS) and Satisfaction with Social Roles and Activities (PROMIS-SPS) v2.0 8-item short forms.A cross-sectional survey among patients who received rehabilitation treatment (N = 563). Coverage of participation domains, distributions, inter-item correlations, internal consistency, construct validity, and discriminative validity were compared between the PROMs.The USER-P subscales cover more participation domains than the PROMIS short forms. All PROMs demonstrated adequate internal consistency (α > 0.82) and each had >75% of the hypotheses regarding construct validity confirmed.The internal consistency, construct and discriminative validity were similar between the USER-P subscales and the PROMIS short forms. It appeared that the USER-P offers more broad information about participation on item level and the total scores of PROMIS short forms offer more precise general information regarding participation.The Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation – Participation (USER-P) and the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Ability to Participate in Social Roles and Activities (PROMIS-APS) and Satisfaction with Social Roles and Activities (PROMIS-SPS) short forms can be used to assess participation in patients during rehabilitation treatment.The USER-P seems more suitable for screening problems in participation and to determine appropriate rehabilitation goals.The PROMIS short forms seem more suitable to periodically monitor the social participation level of patients.The purpose in clinical practice determines which PROM should be chosen to assess participation.The Utrecht Scale for Evaluation of Rehabilitation – Participation (USER-P) and the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Ability to Participate in Social Roles and Activities (PROMIS-APS) and Satisfaction with Social Roles and Activities (PROMIS-SPS) short forms can be used to assess participation in patients during rehabilitation treatment.The USER-P seems more suitable for screening problems in participation and to determine appropriate rehabilitation goals.The PROMIS short forms seem more suitable to periodically monitor the social participation level of patients.The purpose in clinical practice determines which PROM should be chosen to assess participation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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2024
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44. Managing risk strategically to reduce workers' risk exposure and the probability of accidents and systemic failures.

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Mol T. and Mol T.

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The entropy model of risk explains the nature of risk and how to manage it for the sake of both safety and production, using a four-fold strategy. According to the model, worker exposure is not simply contact with known hazards but the combined effect of all the inherent dangers and sources of degradation in the workplace, as well as worker-specific risk factors. To prevent accidents and systemic failures, companies need to view risk from a wider perspective than the current approach of associating risk with specific, known hazards. As well as the residual risks that cannot be completely eliminated, there are entropic risks caused by degradation of the business systems. Examples are given of possible actions in relation to system processes, technology, physical environment and human resources for each of the four proposed steps: taking immediate corrective action to eliminate entropic risk, establishing maintenance strategies to prevent future entropic risk, managing residual risk in the short term and reducing residual risk in the longer term., The entropy model of risk explains the nature of risk and how to manage it for the sake of both safety and production, using a four-fold strategy. According to the model, worker exposure is not simply contact with known hazards but the combined effect of all the inherent dangers and sources of degradation in the workplace, as well as worker-specific risk factors. To prevent accidents and systemic failures, companies need to view risk from a wider perspective than the current approach of associating risk with specific, known hazards. As well as the residual risks that cannot be completely eliminated, there are entropic risks caused by degradation of the business systems. Examples are given of possible actions in relation to system processes, technology, physical environment and human resources for each of the four proposed steps: taking immediate corrective action to eliminate entropic risk, establishing maintenance strategies to prevent future entropic risk, managing residual risk in the short term and reducing residual risk in the longer term.

45. Employee attraction, retention and development: critical issues in human resource risk management in the mining industry.

Author

Mol T. and Mol T.

Abstract

Minimising HR risks in the mining industry needs a strategic approach. Training is an important risk management strategy, and safety training should involve the ability to identify hazards, appreciate their severity and potential consequences, and choose behaviours which mitigate these risks. A high turnover in staff affects the risk management capacity, as does the introduction of workplace changes. The risks introduced by new recruits can be minimised by careful selection processes, good worker induction, and structured mentoring. Supervisors should be encouraged to monitor factors which affect worker efficiency, such as fatigue, health, stress, concentration, safety violations, and drug and alcohol abuse. The primary means of preventing undesirable behaviour is to develop a work culture that discourages risk taking., Minimising HR risks in the mining industry needs a strategic approach. Training is an important risk management strategy, and safety training should involve the ability to identify hazards, appreciate their severity and potential consequences, and choose behaviours which mitigate these risks. A high turnover in staff affects the risk management capacity, as does the introduction of workplace changes. The risks introduced by new recruits can be minimised by careful selection processes, good worker induction, and structured mentoring. Supervisors should be encouraged to monitor factors which affect worker efficiency, such as fatigue, health, stress, concentration, safety violations, and drug and alcohol abuse. The primary means of preventing undesirable behaviour is to develop a work culture that discourages risk taking.

47. Investigation of antimicrobial and anti-cancer activity of thermally sensitive SnO 2 nanostructures with green-synthesized cauliflower morphology at ambient weather conditions.

Author

Mini JJ, Khan S, Aravind M, Mol T, Ahmed Awadh Bahajjaj A, Robert HM, Kumaresubitha T, Anwar A, and Li H

Subjects
Humans, Tin Compounds pharmacology, Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared, Anti-Bacterial Agents chemistry, X-Ray Diffraction, Anti-Infective Agents pharmacology, Nanostructures, Metal Nanoparticles chemistry
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A tin oxide (SnO 2 ) nanostructure was prepared using Matricaria recutita leaf extract to investigate its anticancer activity against SK-MEL-28 cells. The tetragonal crystal structure of tin oxide nanoparticles with an average crystal size of 27 nm was confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. The tetragonal crystal structure of the tin oxide nanoparticles, with an average crystallite size of 27 nm, was confirmed by XRD an absorbance peak at 365 nm was identified by UV-visible spectroscopy analysis as belonging to the bio-mediated synthesis of SnO 2 nanoparticles. The SnO 2 NPs are capped and stabilized with diverse functional groups derived from bioactive molecules, including aldehydes, benzene rings, amines, alcohols, and carbonyl stretch protein molecules. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis validated the presence of these capping and stabilizing chemical bonds. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) studies revealed the cauliflower-shaped morphology of the SnO 2 nanoparticles with an average particle size of 28 nm. The antimicrobial activity of both prepared and encapsulated samples confirmed their biological activities. Furthermore, both prepared and encapsulated tin oxide samples exhibited excellent anticancer activity against SK-MEL-28 human cancer cells. The present study introduces a reliable and uncomplicated approach to produce SnO 2 nanoparticles and demonstrates their effectiveness in various applications, including cancer therapy, drug administration, and disinfectant., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

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2024
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48. A meta-analytic review of impact of measurement choice on RCTs to reduce appearance internalization.

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Mol T, Thompson JK, and Fuller-Tyszkiewicz M

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Humans, Behavior Therapy, Outcome Assessment, Health Care, Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic, Body Dysmorphic Disorders, Feeding and Eating Disorders diagnosis, Feeding and Eating Disorders therapy
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Objective: Prior reviews have shown that interventions targeting internalization of appearance standards are generally efficacious, though there is considerable heterogeneity in estimates across studies. This updated review of the literature evaluates whether efficacy estimates from RCTs systematically vary as a function of three related outcome measures (internalization, awareness, and perceived pressure regarding appearance standards)., Methods: Seven electronic databases were systematically searched from inception to February 8, 2023. The Cochrane Risk of Bias tool assessed each study's risk of bias. Studies included were randomized-controlled trials evaluating body image/eating disorder prevention or intervention programs targeting internalization as a focal point of treatment. Effect sizes were meta-analyzed and meta-regression analyses were conducted investigating the impact of outcome measure choice on study effect size at post-intervention and follow-up., Results: Thirty-seven studies (N = 4809 participants) were included. The meta-analytic findings as expected found interventions efficacious at reducing internalization post-intervention (d = -0.47, 95% CI [-0.60 to -0.34], k = 44), and at follow-up (d = -0.28, 95% CI [-0.39 to -0.17], k = 43), but also highly heterogenous (I 2  = 52-67%). Operationalization of internalization moderated results at follow-up but not post-intervention timepoints, with awareness measures (compared with internalization measures) producing weaker effect sizes. Exploratory analyses found bigger effects when internalization was compared with all other measurement categories combined, suggesting possible issues with statistical power in main analyses., Discussion: Mixed present findings suggest need for further evaluation of measurement effects on efficacy, and possible caution in choice of outcome measure for internalization-based interventions., Public Significance Statement: This review provides some preliminary evidence that choice of survey measures used in randomized controlled trials can impact our judgments about whether a trial reduces the extent to which participants endorse unrealistic appearance standards. Accuracy in measurement of this efficacy of trials is crucial, given the role that internalized appearance standards play in onset and maintenance of eating disorders., (© 2023 The Authors. International Journal of Eating Disorders published by Wiley Periodicals LLC.)

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2023
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49. Development of the self-regulation assessment and content validation using cognitive interviews in a multicultural post-rehabilitation population.

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Mol T, Scholten E, van Bennekom C, and Post M

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Aim: Self-regulation is one of the main goals of medical rehabilitation. Four themes of self-regulation were identified by former patients and rehabilitation physicians in a previous study. Based on these themes, a measure for self-regulation, the self-regulation assessment (SeRA), was developed. This study aimed to establish the content validity of the SeRA in a multicultural and multi-diagnostic post-rehabilitation population., Methods: The Consensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) methodology was applied. First, cognitive interviews were held with eight former rehabilitation patients. Feedback was obtained on relevance, comprehensibility, and comprehensiveness of the items. Items with problems were revised. Then, a second series of cognitive interviews was held with 16 former rehabilitation patients with non-Western migration backgrounds. Again, feedback was obtained on relevance, comprehensibility, and comprehensiveness of the items., Results: The first series of cognitive interviews revealed good comprehensiveness, and also comprehensibility or relevance problems with 12 of the 25 items. These items were revised or deleted. Two missing concepts were identified and these were added. There was no need to revise the items based on the results of the second series of cognitive interviews., Conclusion: The final version of the SeRA demonstrated content validity for the studied population. The measure is ready for psychometric analyses in subsequent validation studies., Competing Interests: The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest., (© 2023 Mol, Scholten, van Bennekom and Post.)

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2023
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50. Measures of self-regulation used in adult rehabilitation populations: A systematic review and content screening.

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Mol TI, van Bennekom CAM, Scholten EWM, and Post MWM

Subjects
Adult, Humans, Self-Control
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Objective: We aimed to identify generic measures of self-regulation and to examine the degree to which these measures fit a recently developed conceptual model of self-regulation in a rehabilitation context., Data Sources: Pubmed, Embase, PsycInfo, and CINAHL were searched., Review Methods: Articles were included if they were published between January 2015 and August 2020 and reported on empirical studies (trials and observational studies) using a measure of self-regulation or a related concept, in an adult rehabilitation population. Main content was analysed by linking all items of the selected measures to one or more of the six sub-themes of self-regulation: (1) insight into physical and cognitive impairments, (2) insight into the consequences of the impairments, (3) insight into abilities, (4) to be able to communicate limitations, (5) trust in body and functioning, and (6) make use of abilities., Results: Two reviewers independently screened 7808 abstracts, resulting in the inclusion of 236 articles. In these articles, 80 different measures were used to assess self-regulation or related concept. Nineteen of these measures met the inclusion criteria and were included for the content analyses. Nine of these were self-efficacy measures. No measures covered four or more of the six sub-themes of self-regulation. The three sub-themes on gaining insights were covered less compared to the sub-domains 'trust' and 'make use of abilities'., Conclusions: Many measures on self-regulation exist None of these measures cover all six sub-themes of self-regulation considered important to measure self-regulation as a rehabilitation outcome.

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2022
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