Scientific publications

Ciro scientists maintain ongoing research to provide the best treatments for our patients. You can find an overview of publications in scientific journals and professional magazines below.

Sleep quality disturbances and cognitive functioning in elderly patients with COPD

Cleutjens F, Pedone C, Janssen D, Wouters E, Incalzi R

Instability of willingness to accept life-sustaining treatments of patients with advanced chronic organ failure during one year

Houben C, Spruit M, Schols J, Wouters E, Janssen D

Changes in structural and metabolic muscle characteristics following exercise-based interventions in patients with COPD: a systematic review

De Brandt J, Spruit M, Derave W, Hansen D, Vanfleteren L, Burtin C

Evaluation of body composition in COPD patients using multifrequency bioelectrical impedance analysis

Blasio F, Blasio F, Berlingieri G, Bianco A, Greca M, Franssen F, Scalfi L

Burden of COPD in patients treated in different care settings in the Netherlands

Smid D, Spruit M, Houben-Wilke S, Muris J, Rohde G, Wouters E, Franssen F

Effects of obesity on weight-bearing versus weight-supported exercise testing in patients with COPD

Maatman R, Spruit M, Van Melick P, Peeters J, Rutten E, Vanfleteren L, Wouters E, Franssen F

Assessing health-related quality of life in COPD: comparing generic and disease-specific instruments with focus on comorbidities.

Wacker M, Jörres R, Karch A, Wilke S, Heinrich J, Karrasch S, Koch A, Schulz H, Watz H, Leidl R, Vogelmeier C, Holle R

Sarcopenic Obesity, Functional Outcomes, and Systemic Inflammation in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Joppa P, Tkacova R, Franssen F, Hanson C, Rennard S, Silverman E, McDonald M, Calverley P, Tal-Singer R, Spruit M, Kenn K, Wouters E, Rutten E

A new perspective on COPD exacerbations: monitoring impact by measuring physical, psychological and social resilience

Spruit M, Franssen F, Rutten E, Wopereis S, Wouters E, Vanfleteren L

Cardiovascular risk, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pulmonary rehabilitation: Can we learn from cardiac rehabilitation?

Triest F, Singh S, Vanfleteren L

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