Factors related to motivation, organisational climate and work engagement within the practice environment of nurse practitioners in the Netherlands.

Aim: To explore motivation, organisational climate, work engagement and related factors within the practice environment of nurse practitioners.

Background: Motivation in the workplace, organisational climate and work engagement are important to motivate nurse practitioners and prevent early exit. However, little is known about related factors.

Body Weight Parameters are Related to Morbidity and Mortality After Liver Transplantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Background: Weight gain and obesity are well-known clinical issues in liver transplantation (LTx). However, their impacts on patient outcomes remain unclear, as only the impact of pre-LTx body mass index (BMI) on survival has been meta-analyzed. We summarized and synthesized the evidence on pre- and post-LTx body weight parameters' relations with post-LTx outcomes such as survival, metabolic and cardiovascular comorbidities, and healthcare utilization.

Pre- and post-transplant factors associated with body weight parameters after liver transplantation - A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Weight gain and obesity can increase liver transplant (LTx) recipients' disease burden. We aimed to summarize and synthesize the evidence on pre- and post-transplant factors related to post-LTx BMI, weight gain, and obesity.

Methods: For this systematic review and meta-analysis we searched Medline (PubMed), Cochrane library, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and EMBASE for quantitative studies on 6 classes of factors (i.

Correlates and outcomes of alcohol use after single solid organ transplantation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Reviews on alcohol use in transplant recipients focus on liver recipients and their risk of post-transplant rejection, but do not assess alcohol use in kidney, heart, or lung transplant recipients. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to synthesize the evidence on correlates and outcomes of any alcohol use and at-risk drinking after solid organ transplantation (Tx).

Methods: We searched 4 databases for quantitative studies in adult heart, liver, kidney and lung Tx recipients, investigating associations between post-Tx alcohol use and correlates and/or clinical, economic or quality of life outcomes.

Trajectories of Anxiety and Depression After Liver Transplantation as Related to Outcomes During 2-Year Follow-Up: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Objective: The aims of the study were to examine whether distinct trajectories of anxious and depressive symptoms are present among liver transplant recipients from before transplantation to 2 years afterward, to identify associated demographic, clinical, and individual characteristics, and to examine the influence of distinct trajectories on outcomes.

Methods: A prospective, multicenter cohort study was performed among 153 liver transplant recipients. Data were retrieved using questionnaires administered before transplantation and at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months after transplantation.

A prospective cohort study on posttraumatic stress disorder in liver transplantation recipients before and after transplantation: Prevalence, symptom occurrence, and intrusive memories.

Objective: This study aimed at increasing the understanding of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in liver transplant patients by describing the course of PTSD, symptom occurrence, psychological co-morbidity, and the nature of re-experiencing symptoms.

Methods: A prospective cohort study was performed among 95 liver transplant recipients from before transplantation up until one year post-transplantation. Respondents filled out a questionnaire regarding psychological functioning (PTSD, anxiety, and depression) before, and at 3, 6, and 12months post-transplantation.

Weight gain, overweight and obesity in solid organ transplantation--a study protocol for a systematic literature review.

Background: Overweight and obesity, which have a substantial impact on health in the general population, have similar prevalence in solid organ transplant recipients but carry even more serious ramifications. As this group's use of immunosuppressive medication increases the risk for comorbidities, e.g.

The psychometric properties and practicability of self-report instruments to identify medication nonadherence in adult transplant patients: a systematic review.

Introduction: Nonadherence to immunosuppressive therapy is recognized as a key prognostic indicator for poor posttransplantation long-term outcomes. Several methods aiming to measure medication nonadherence have been suggested in the literature. Although combining measurement methods is regarded as the gold standard for measuring nonadherence, self-report is generally considered a central component of adherence assessment.

Quality of life in patients with familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy long-term after liver transplantation.

Liver transplantation aims to halt the progression of the disease in patients with familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy (FAP) caused by hereditary transthyretin-related (ATTR) amyloidosis. Insight in health-related quality of life of these transplanted FAP-patients can be of help to optimize health care delivery. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess the health-related quality of life of patients with FAP long-term after transplantation.

Prevalence of prednisolone (non)compliance in adult liver transplant recipients.

Limited evidence is available concerning (non)compliance with the immunosuppressive regimen in adult liver transplant recipients. In our study we prospectively assessed prednisolone (non)compliance in 108 adult liver transplant recipients using electronic event monitoring (EEM) in an outpatient setting. The EEM is a pill bottle fitted with a cap containing a microelectronic circuit that registers date and time of bottle openings and closings.

Validity testing of the Long-Term Medication Behavior Self-Efficacy Scale.

Self-efficacy is an important determinant of health behavior that can be targeted for intervention. Little effort has been given to the development of valid measures for self-efficacy with medication taking for adherence research. The purpose of this study was to determine the criterion validity of the Long-Term Medication Behavior Self-Efficacy Scale (LTMBSES).