Publications by authors named "L M A Mulder"
Higher education institutions increasingly aim to implement equity in admissions. However, there is no one-size-fits-all solution to determine which equitable admissions procedures are suitable in a specific context, nor which groups should be its beneficiaries. Therefore, we applied the Formal Consensus Method (FCM) to investigate the support amongst experts and stakeholders for different equitable admissions policies and target groups within the context of Health Professions Education in The Netherlands.
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- The study aimed to evaluate a home-based prehabilitation program for total knee arthroplasty patients to see if it could help improve recovery times and outcomes compared to those not participating in the program.
- Conducted as a retrospective cohort study, patients scheduled for knee surgery were compared to historical cases, focusing on those with mobility challenges.
- Results showed the program was feasible, with high recruitment and adherence rates, and participants demonstrated significant preoperative improvements in physical fitness and quicker recovery timelines post-surgery.
Cutting edge confusion about cut-off settings in autoimmune diagnostics.
Autoimmun Rev
November 2024
In autoimmune diagnostics results are interpreted in relation to a single or multiple cut-off value(s) in order to decide if the test is negative, weak positive, positive, or even strong positive. The way a cut-off is established appears to be very heterogeneous and this hampers harmonization of test results obtained in assays, either established in-house or obtained from different companies. In this context it is surprising that in diagnostic and classification criteria for distinct autoimmune diseases referral is made to cut-off values with the intention of harmonization.
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- Applicants perceive that selection procedures in health professions education should prioritize identifying candidates who fit both the training and professional demands while promoting diversity to meet societal needs.
- They believe the content of selection should be relevant, high-quality, and comprehensive, allowing candidates to demonstrate their qualities and be sensitive to their developmental stage.
- Additionally, applicants advocate for a two-way, transparent selection process that emphasizes fairness, safeguarding well-being, and considering personal circumstances.