Publications by authors named "Wiel Seezink"
Informal caregiver strain, preference and satisfaction in hospital-at-home and usual hospital care for COPD exacerbations: results of a randomised controlled trial.
Cecile M A Utens Onno C P van Schayck Lucas M A Goossens Maureen P H M Rutten-van Mölken Dirk R A J DeMunck Wiel Seezink
Int J Nurs Stud
August 2014
Background: Informal caregivers play an important role in hospital-at-home schemes. However they may increase their burden, especially chronic diseases, like COPD. In the absence of clear differences in effectiveness and cost-effectiveness between hospital-at-home and usual hospital care, informal caregiver preferences play an important role.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffectiveness and cost-effectiveness of early assisted discharge for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations: the design of a randomised controlled trial.
Cecile M A Utens Lucas M A Goossens Frank W J M Smeenk Onno C P van Schayck Walter van Litsenburg Wiel Seezink
BMC Public Health
October 2010
Article Synopsis
- COPD exacerbations lead to high hospitalizations, bed shortages, and healthcare costs, particularly due to the rising prevalence of the disease.
- Early assisted discharge programs, where patients receive care at home from specialized nurses, show promise as a safe and potentially cost-effective alternative to traditional hospital stays.
- The GO AHEAD study will compare early discharge at home versus regular inpatient care, assessing effectiveness, quality of life, caregiver burden, and overall patient satisfaction over three months.