Publications by authors named "B J Laan"
Background: The use of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs) contributes to healthcare-associated infections. In 2017, we implemented a multifaceted de-implementation strategy that successfully reduced the inappropriate use of catheters in seven hospitals in the Netherlands (RICAT-1 study). Five years later, we investigated the sustainability of this strategy and the contributing factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: There is no consensus regarding the indication for postoperative radiotherapy (PORT) for T1- and T2-classified squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the external auditory canal (EAC) even with negative surgical margins. This study aimed to evaluate whether PORT provides additional benefits for these cases.
Methods: We collected retrospective data from fourteen international hospitals, including resected pT1- and pT2-classified EAC SCC with negative surgical margins.
Article Synopsis
- Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is the presence of bacteria in urine without urinary tract infection symptoms, and treating it is generally not helpful.
- The study aimed to lower unnecessary antibiotic treatment for ASB in emergency departments (EDs) in the Netherlands using an educational and feedback-based strategy.
- Results showed a decrease in urinalyses ordered and a reduction in treatment duration for ASB patients, but there was no significant drop in the inappropriate use of antibiotics.
Purpose: To investigate glycoprotein nonmetastatic melanoma protein B (GPNMB) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) as potential fluorescent imaging markers by comparing their protein expression to epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR).
Materials And Methods: Thirty-eight paired samples of untreated head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) primary tumours (PT) and corresponding synchronous lymph node metastases (LNM) were selected. After immunohistochemical staining, expression was assessed and compared by the percentage of positive tumour cells.
Background: Cystitis is commonly treated with antibiotics, although non-antibiotic options could be considered for healthy non-pregnant women. Shared decision making (SDM) can be used in cystitis management to discuss the various treatment options but is not frequently applied in general practice.
Aim: To identify barriers and facilitators for applying SDM in cystitis management in general practice.