Differences in eHealth Access, Use, and Perceived Benefit Between Different Socioeconomic Groups in the Dutch Context: Secondary Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: There is a growing concern that digital health care may exacerbate existing health disparities. Digital health care or eHealth encompasses the digital apps that are used in health care. Differences in access, use, and perceived benefits of digital technology among socioeconomic groups are commonly referred to as the digital divide.

Associations of smoke-free policies in multi-unit housing with smoking behavior and second-hand smoke exposure: A systematic review.

Background And Aim: Although considerable progress has been made regarding the implementation of smoke-free policies (SFPs), many people continue to be exposed to second-hand smoke (SHS) in the home environment. The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review on the association of SFPs in multi-unit housing (MUH) with smoking behavior and SHS exposure.

Methods: In August 2022, we searched five online databases: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, PsycINFO and CENTRAL.

Case studies on the impact of ex-post legislative evaluations in Dutch healthcare: a within and cross-case analysis.

Globally, ex-post legislative evaluations are becoming increasingly important for understanding how laws function in practice and identifying their limitations and their effects upon stakeholders. This study delves into the impact of ex-post legislative evaluations within the Dutch healthcare system. Building upon insights from previous literature, we aim to refine existing ideas within the field through empirical data.

Impact of local tobacco control policies on the prevalence of smoke-free sports clubs.

Objectives: In absence of national legislation, local governments may stimulate outdoor sports clubs to become smoke-free. However, it is unknown whether and to what extent such efforts are effective in encouraging sports clubs to adopt a smoke-free policy (SFP). The aim of this study was to assess the association between tobacco control policies of municipalities and the prevalence of SFPs among outdoor sports clubs.

Factors influencing the impact of ex-post legislative evaluations: a scoping review.

This article explores the factors that influence the impact of ex-post legislative evaluations and suggests that these factors can be divided into three main categories: context, research quality, and interaction. Contextual factors, including the evaluation's initiation, it's place in the legislative process, the varied functions given by stakeholders, and the level of political or social attention, are beyond researchers' control. However, researchers can influence research quality and interaction with stakeholders, such as the evaluations' commissioner, as well as the society at large, thereby increasing the likelihood of achieving impactful results.

Suitability of smoking cessation support from social and community service organizations: perspectives of Dutch clients.

Social and community service organizations (SCSOs) may be a promising new environment to more successfully reach people with a lower socioeconomic position (SEP) for smoking cessation support. However, studies that investigate clients' perspectives of the suitability of SCSOs as a setting to discuss smoking are scarce. This study aimed to (i) investigate the suitability of smoking cessation support provided by SCSOs, according to people with a low SEP, and (ii) explore their reasons for considering it suitable or unsuitable.

Smoking at football clubs with and without smoke-free policies in the Netherlands: an observational study.

Objectives: Research shows that smoking persists in sports clubs with smoke-free policies (SFPs). It is unknown to what extent smoking occurs at such clubs and how much that may differ from clubs without SFPs. This study aimed to determine whether and to what extent smoking differs at Dutch football clubs with and without SFPs.

Evaluation of an interprofessional educational program in nursing home practice: a mixed methods multiple-case study.

Research has shown that interprofessional collaboration (IPC) and education (IPE) may potentially lead to better care for residents in nursing homes, but their implementation is challenging. This study evaluates the implementation of a co-designed IPE program and investigates what and how healthcare students learn and what factors influence their learning. A mixed-methods approach was used to evaluate three cases, with student participation in the IPE ( = 72).

Patient perspectives on adverse event investigations in health care.

Background: Over the last decade attention has grown to give patients and next of kin (P/N) more substantial roles in adverse event investigations. Adverse event investigations occur after adverse events that resulted in death or severe injury. Few studies have focused on patient perspectives on their involvement in such investigations.

Exploring barriers and facilitators to addressing hazardous alcohol use and AUD in mental health services: a qualitative study among Dutch professionals.

Background: Hazardous alcohol use and alcohol use disorder (AUD) are highly prevalent among clients in mental health services, yet significant gaps remain in the adequate assessment of alcohol use and provision of appropriate alcohol interventions. The aim of this study was to conduct an exploration of (i) alcohol intervention elements used in mental health services and (ii) professionals' reported barriers and facilitators in identifying and intervening with hazardous alcohol use and AUD.

Methods: Qualitative data were obtained by conducting semi-structured interviews among a purposive sample of 18 professionals from 13 different Dutch mental health services organizations (i.

An empirically based typology of temporary alcohol abstinence challenge participants using latent class analysis.

Introduction: Identifying subgroups of Temporary (alcohol) Abstinence Challenge (TAC) participants may offer opportunities to enhance intervention effectiveness. However, knowledge about such subgroups is missing. This study aimed to (i) describe a TAC population; (ii) identify subgroups of participants based on determinants of changes in drinking behaviour; and (iii) characterise subgroups in terms of sociodemographic and other characteristics.

Recovery-oriented care in long-term mental health settings: Relationship between the active recovery triad (ART) model, recovery-oriented care, and recovery of service users.

Objective: The active recovery triad (ART) model provides guidelines for recovery-oriented care in long-term mental health care. The aim of this study is to evaluate whether compliance to the principles of the ART model is related to recovery-oriented care, service user recovery and satisfaction.

Method: A prospective study was conducted including two measurements, in which we investigated compliance to the principles of the ART model (ART fidelity), recovery-oriented care as measured by the Recovery-Oriented Practices Index-Revised (ROPI-R) at team level (n = 18) and outcome measures on service user level (n = 101) related to personal recovery, social roles, level of functioning, clinical recovery, transition, and satisfaction.

From Model to Practice: A Qualitative Study on Factors Influencing the Implementation of the Active Recovery Triad (ART) Model in Long-Term Mental Health Care.

: The Active Recovery Triad (ART) model provides a framework for recovery-oriented care in the long-term mental health setting. The aim of this study is to gain insight into factors influencing the implementation process of the ART model. : Focus groups were conducted with fourteen multidisciplinary teams that were in the process of implementing the ART model.

Self-perceived relations between artistic creativity and mental illness: a study into lived experiences.

Aim: To explore the self-perceived relationships between experiences of creativity and mental illness and to understand the meanings behind these relationships.

Background: The idea that mental illness and artistic creativity are somehow related dates back to ancient times. There is some evidence for an actual correlation, but many questions remain unanswered on the nature and direction of the relationship.

The effects of different types of organisational workplace mental health interventions on mental health and wellbeing in healthcare workers: a systematic review.

Objective: To determine if and which types of organisational interventions conducted in small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) in healthcare are effective on mental health and wellbeing.

Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines, we searched six scientific databases, assessed the methodological quality of eligible studies using QATQS and grouped them into six organisational intervention types for narrative synthesis. Only controlled studies with at least one follow-up were eligible.

Recovery-oriented care in Teams Working with the ART Model in long-term Mental Health care: A Qualitative Study on the Experiences of Service Users and Their Significant Others.

The Active Recovery Triad (ART) model provides a framework for recovery-oriented care in long-term mental health settings. The aim of this study is to gain insight into the experiences and views of service users and their significant others regarding care and support they receive from teams working with the ART model. Semi-structured interviews were performed with nineteen service users and five significant others of teams operating in Dutch long-term mental health care.

Barriers to and Facilitators for Finding and Keeping Competitive Employment: A Focus Group Study on Autistic Adults With and Without Paid Employment.

Purpose: The aim of the study was to gain more insight into barriers to and facilitators for finding and keeping competitive employment for autistic adults. Research questions were: (1) What barriers and facilitators do autistic adults report in finding and keeping competitive employment?; and (2) What are differences and similarities between autistic adults with and without paid employment regarding barriers and facilitators for sustainable employment?

Methods: Eight focus groups were conducted (N = 64 autistic adults). Four groups included only participants without paid employment (N = 24), and four groups consisted exclusively of participants with current paid employment (including part-time, N = 40).

The contribution of Dutch municipalities to stimulate smoke-free outdoor sports clubs: a qualitative study.

Local governments may play a key role in making outdoor sports clubs smoke free. This study aims to assess the activities, motives, challenges and strategies of Dutch municipalities regarding stimulating outdoor sports clubs to become smoke free. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 19 policy officers of different municipalities in the Netherlands.

'I am proud of how I handled it'. Exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions on well-being of adults with severe mental illness using qualitative methods.

Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and related restrictions globally impacted mental health, particularly for those with pre-existing severe mental illness (SMI). This qualitative study examined how adults with SMI perceived the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions in the Netherlands, focusing on their personal recovery, well-being and daily life, including an exploration of factors influencing these effects.

Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted, audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim.

Smoking Cessation Support in Social and Community Service Organizations: Potential Activities, Barriers, and Facilitators.

Introduction: Social and Community Service Organizations (SCSOs) are a potential setting to reach and support people with a low socioeconomic position who smoke, yet smoking cessation is not widely supported by SCSO professionals.

Aims And Methods: This study aims to identify SCSO professionals' (1) potential activities to support smoking cessation and (2) barriers and facilitators in undertaking these activities. Between July and November 2022, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 professionals recruited through SCSOs in Amsterdam North, including participation workers, welfare workers, parent and child counselors, budget coach, debt counselor, welfare work, community sports, and community center coordinators.

The Impact of Ex-Post Legislative Evaluations in Healthcare: A Mixed Methods Realist Evaluation Study Protocol for Conducting Case Studies.

Background: Recent studies on the impact of ex-post legislative evaluations show that there are different types of impact and different factors that can influence it. These include the context of a legislative evaluation, research quality, and interactions between researchers and other actors within the evaluation process. However, thorough empirical research in this area is lacking.

Examining preconditions for integrated care: a comparative social network analysis of the structure and dynamics of strong relations in child service networks.

Background: To help ensure that children and families get the right support and services at the right time, strong and stable relationships between various child service organizations are vital. Moreover, strong and stable relationships and a key network position for gatekeepers are important preconditions for interprofessional collaboration, the timely and appropriate referral of clients, and improved health outcomes. Gatekeepers are organizations that have specific legal authorizations regarding client referral.

Outdoor smoke-free policies at sports clubs across Europe: Current status, recent evidence, and future challenges.

Objective: This commentary emphasizes the importance of implementing outdoor smoke-free policies at sports clubs, particularly highlighting their limited adoption across Europe. The primary aim was to assess the progress made in the Netherlands, explore the strategies employed, and outline future challenges.

Methods: Our methodology involved an examination of national regulations and the voluntary adoption of smoke-free policies at sports clubs throughout Europe.