Walter K H Kuchenbecker

No ORCID on file · 4 papers in corpus
observational 2023
The Relation between Patient-Centered Care and Quality of Life in Women with Endometriosis
Gynecologic and obstetric investigation ·doi:10.1159/000531063

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to examine the hypothesis that experiences with patient-centered endometriosis care are related to the endometriosis-specific quality of life dimensions "emotional well-being" and "social support."…

observational 2023
Value-based healthcare in fertility care using relevant outcome measures for the full cycle of care leading towards shared decision-making: a retrospective cohort study
BMJ open ·doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2023-074587

OBJECTIVE: To determine if the introduction of value-based healthcare (VBHC) in fertility care can help to create realistic expectations in patients resulting in increased patient value, by demonstrating the relevance of defining outcome me…

rct 2018
Effect of a lifestyle intervention in obese infertile women on cardiometabolic health and quality of life: A randomized controlled trial
PloS one ·doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0190662

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of obesity, an important cardiometabolic risk factor, is rising in women. Lifestyle improvements are the first step in treatment of obesity, but the success depends on factors like timing and motivation. Women are…

rct 2010
The LIFESTYLE study: costs and effects of a structured lifestyle program in overweight and obese subfertile women to reduce the need for fertility treatment and improve reproductive outcome. A randomised controlled trial
BMC women's health ·doi:10.1186/1472-6874-10-22

BACKGROUND: In the Netherlands, 30% of subfertile women are overweight or obese, and at present there is no agreement on fertility care for them. Data from observational and small intervention studies suggest that reduction of weight will i…