Publications by authors named "W H Eisma"

Purpose: The present narrative review aims to make a first step towards an evidence-based classification system in handigolf following the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). It intends to create a conceptual framework of classification for handigolf and an agenda for future research.

Method: Pubmed was searched on three themes: "Classification in Paralympic sports", "Performance determining factors in golf" and "Impact of impairments on golf performance".

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Background: In a prospective study, long term upper-limb morbidity, perceived disabilities in activities of daily life (ADL) and quality of life (QOL) were assessed before and 2 years after sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) or axillary lymph node dissections (ALND) for breast cancer.

Methods: Two hundred and four patients with stage I/II breast cancer, mean age 55.6 years (SD: 11.

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Objectives: To examine children's reports of their health-related quality of life (HRQoL) following paediatric traffic injury, to explore child and parental post-traumatic stress, and to identify children and parents with adverse outcomes.

Design: Prospective cohort study.

Assessments: shortly after the injury, three months and six months post injury.

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Objective: To give insight into the vocational situation several years after a traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) and describe the personal experiences and unmet needs; to give an overview of health and functional status per type of SCI and their relationship with employment status.

Design: Descriptive analysis of data from a questionnaire.

Setting: Dutch rehabilitation centre with special department for patients with spinal cord injuries.

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Study Design: Survey.

Objectives: Insight in (1) the changes in participation in vocational and leisure activities and (2) satisfaction with the current participation level of people with spinal cord injuries (SCIs) after reintegration in society.

Design: Descriptive analysis of data from a questionnaire.

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