Publications by authors named "S Lepper"

Background: Workplace-related stress is a major risk factor for mental and physical health problems and related sickness absence and productivity loss. Despite evidence regarding the effectiveness of different workplace-based interventions, the implementation of stress prevention interventions is rare, especially in micro and small-sized enterprises (MSE) with fewer than 50 employees. The joint research project "PragmatiKK" aims to identify and address the specific barriers to the implementation of stress prevention interventions in MSE.

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Background: Knowledge about the priorities and preferences of people living with dementia (PwD) might help to individualize treatment, care, and support, which could improve patient-related outcomes. This study aimed to summarize preferences of PwD or people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), considering all relevant aspects of health care and everyday life.

Methods: We conducted a systematic literature review and included studies about patient preferences published in English between January 1, 1990 and October 28, 2019.

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Purpose: To report the indications and outcomes of penetrating keratoplasties with a graft diameter > 8.5 mm in severe corneal diseases at the Department of Ophthalmology at Saarland University Medical Centre.

Study Design: Retrospective (6 years), descriptive, and observational.

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Purpose: To assess prevalence, clinical manifestations, required keratoplasties, follow-up, and outcome in patients with Herpes Simplex Virus Keratitis (HSK) attending a University Tertiary Referral Center.

Design: Retrospective (12 years), descriptive, observational study.

Methods: A total of 817 eyes with clinical diagnosis of HSK from 779 patients were classified by the type of presentation.

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