Publications by authors named "J W G van Rosmalen"
Background: The aim of this study was to assess the presence of myocardial injury after COVID-19 infection and to evaluate the relation between persistent cardiac symptoms after COVID-19 and myocardial function in participants with known cardiovascular health status before infection.
Methods: In the prospective population-based Rotterdam Study cohort, echocardiography and cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) were performed among participants who recovered from COVID-19 at home within 2 years prior to inclusion in the current study. Persistent cardiac symptoms comprised only self-reported symptoms of chest pain, dyspnoea or palpitations lasting >4 weeks after COVID-19 infection.
Objective: The healthcare professional's attitude toward persistent somatic symptoms (PSS) seems to play an important role in access to and quality of care for patients with PSS. To encourage research on PSS attitude, we developed and validated the Professionals' Attitude to Persistent Somatic Symptoms Questionnaire (PAPSS).
Methods: A list of items was developed through theory and a focus group with PSS experts, with response categories on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from "strongly disagree" to "strongly agree".
Article Synopsis
- * A study involving 102 healthcare professionals used the nominal group technique to identify barriers to collaboration and potential solutions, resulting in a list of key challenges and solutions.
- * Major barriers included communication issues, referral quality, and time constraints, while effective solutions suggested involved improved electronic consultations and consistent terminology usage.
Article Synopsis
- Physiological regulatory issues in infants, like sleep and feeding problems, are linked to functional somatic symptoms (FSS) later on, especially in preadolescents.
- The study utilized data from the Copenhagen Child Cohort, examining how early emotional and contact issues, alongside physiological problems, relate to FSS during pre- and late adolescence, controlling for maternal mental health and family challenges.
- Results indicate that early physiological regulatory problems significantly predict FSS in preadolescents but have a weaker association in late adolescence, suggesting early intervention may help prevent long-term issues.