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Theo J M Verheij

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Oner D, Vernhes C, Balla-Jhagjhoorsingh S, Moureau A, Crabbe M, Salaun B, et al.
Front Immunol . 2024 Nov; 15:1448578. PMID: 39493753
Introduction: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes acute respiratory tract infection (ARTI) and reinfects adults throughout life, posing a risk for hospitalization in older adults (>60 years) with frailty and comorbidities....
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Hartman E, Groen W, Heltveit-Olsen S, Lindbaek M, Hoye S, Lithen S, et al.
Trials . 2024 Oct; 25(1):691. PMID: 39425170
Background: We previously performed a pragmatic cluster randomized controlled trial (RCT) in general practices and older adult care organizations in Poland, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden. We found that a...
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Hartman E, van de Pol A, Heltveit-Olsen S, Lindbaek M, Hoye S, Lithen S, et al.
BMJ . 2023 Feb; 380:e072319. PMID: 36813284
Objective: To evaluate whether antibiotic prescribing for suspected urinary tract infections in frail older adults can be reduced through a multifaceted antibiotic stewardship intervention. Design: Pragmatic, parallel, cluster randomised controlled...
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Heltveit-Olsen S, Sundvall P, Gunnarsson R, Snaebjornsson Arnljots E, Kowalczyk A, Godycki-Cwirko M, et al.
BMJ Open . 2022 Nov; 12(11):e065217. PMID: 36319057
Introduction: Methenamine hippurate is a urinary antiseptic used as preventive treatment for recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in some Scandinavian countries. However, the scientific evidence for the preventive effect and...
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Boere T, El Alili M, van Buul L, Hopstaken R, Verheij T, Hertogh C, et al.
BMJ Open . 2022 Sep; 12(9):e055234. PMID: 36109036
Objectives: C-reactive protein point-of-care testing (CRP POCT) is a promising diagnostic tool to guide antibiotic prescribing for lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) in nursing home residents. This study aimed to...
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van der Pol S, Jansen D, van der Velden A, Butler C, Verheij T, Friedrich A, et al.
Pharmacoeconomics . 2022 Jun; 40(8):823-833. PMID: 35764913
Objectives: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a public health threat associated with antibiotic consumption. Community-acquired acute respiratory tract infections (CA-ARTIs) are a major driver of antibiotic consumption in primary care. We...
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Loots F, Smits M, Jenniskens K, van Zanten A, Kusters R, Verheij T, et al.
J Appl Lab Med . 2022 Jun; 7(5):1088-1097. PMID: 35731639
Background: Point-of-care testing (POCT) has shown promising results in the primary care setting to improve antibiotic therapy in respiratory tract infections and it might also aid general practitioners (GPs) to...
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Hartman E, Groen W, Heltveit-Olsen S, Lindbaek M, Hoye S, Sundvall P, et al.
Age Ageing . 2022 Jun; 51(6). PMID: 35697352
Background: a suspected urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common reason to prescribe antibiotics in a frail older patient. Frequently, antibiotics are prescribed unnecessarily. To increase appropriate antibiotic use...
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Lescure D, van Oorschot W, Brouwer R, van der Velden J, Tjon-A-Tsien A, Bonnema I, et al.
BMC Prim Care . 2022 May; 23(1):100. PMID: 35501699
Background: If healthcare professionals perceive that patients strongly expect to be prescribed antibiotics, inappropriate prescriptions may result. As it is unknown whether this happens more often with certain patient groups,...
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Zuurbier R, Korsten K, Verheij T, Butler C, Adriaenssens N, Coenen S, et al.
J Infect Dis . 2022 Feb; 226(Suppl 1):S63-S70. PMID: 35134954
Background: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes a substantial burden in older adults. Viral load in RSV-infected adults is generally lower compared to young children, which could result in suboptimal sensitivity...