Publications by authors named "R A Kraaijenhagen"

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  • The study aims to understand the lifestyle and motivation of cardiovascular disease patients starting cardiac rehabilitation (CR), focusing on their needs for effective lifestyle changes.
  • Researchers analyzed data from 1782 patients across 7 Dutch outpatient CR centers, finding that many patients had elevated risks related to physical activity, diet, and sleep, with motivation generally being high but lower in those with unfavorable risk profiles.
  • Results suggest that CR programs should begin with detailed lifestyle assessments and offer personalized interventions to meet diverse patient needs, potentially improving motivation, adherence, and long-term cardiovascular health outcomes.
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  • *The research involved 121 participants engaging with a TCA-supported app, testing the effects of visual and relational human cues on the working alliance and adherence.
  • *Findings revealed that while a positive working alliance boosted adherence, human cues did not significantly improve this relationship; in fact, visual cues may have hindered adherence by creating confusion about the TCA's role.
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Background: Self-help eHealth interventions provide automated support to change health behaviors without any further human assistance. The main advantage of self-help eHealth interventions is that they have the potential to lower the workload of health care professionals. However, one disadvantage is that they generally have a lower uptake.

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Background: The number of complex eHealth interventions has increased considerably. Despite available implementation theory outlining well-designed strategies, implementing complex interventions within practice proves challenging and often does not lead to sustainable use. To improve sustainability, theory and practice should be addressed during the development of an implementation strategy.

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Background: People with a low socioeconomic position (SEP) are less likely to benefit from eHealth interventions, exacerbating social health inequalities. Professionals developing eHealth interventions for this group face numerous challenges. A comprehensive guide to support these professionals in their work could mitigate these inequalities.

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