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Caroline M. van Heugten

Caroline M. van Heugten

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Overview

Caroline M. van Heugten is affiliated with Maastricht University in the Netherlands and has a publication record primarily in the field of Medicine, with a focus on subfields including Epidemiology, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Neurology, Rehabilitation, and Emergency Medicine.

Their research topics cover a range of areas related to brain injury, neurological conditions, and rehabilitation. Major themes include:

  • Traumatic Brain Injury Research
  • Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
  • Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
  • Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
  • Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
  • Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
  • Acute Ischemic Stroke Management

Van Heugten has contributed to a number of research papers, some notable examples include:

  • "Finding a new balance in life: a qualitative study on perceived long-term needs of people with acquired brain injury and partners" (2020, Brain Injury)
  • "Neurological and (neuro)psychological sequelae in intensive care and general ward COVID-19 survivors" (2023, European Journal of Neurology)
  • "The Montreal Cognitive Assessment is a valid cognitive screening tool for cardiac arrest survivors" (2021, Resuscitation)
  • "Cerebral multimodality monitoring in adult neurocritical care patients with acute brain injury: A narrative review" (2022, Frontiers in Physiology)
  • "Effectiveness of an integrated multidisciplinary geriatric rehabilitation programme for older persons with stroke: a multicentre randomised controlled trial" (2021, BMC Geriatrics)

Their research has been disseminated widely through frequent publication in several scientific journals, including:

  • Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
  • Brain Injury
  • Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation
  • Clinical Rehabilitation
  • Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Van Heugten has collaborated extensively with a group of coauthors, including:

  • Johanna M. A. Visser-Meily
  • Rudolf Ponds
  • Ieke Winkens
  • Sven Stapert
  • Jeannette Hofmeijer

Best Publications

  • Traumatic brain injury: integrated approaches to improve prevention, clinical care, and research

    Andrew I R Maas;David K Menon;P David Adelson;Nada Andelic

  • Cognitive interventions in healthy older adults and people with mild cognitive impairment : a systematic review

    Jennifer Reijnders;Caroline van Heugten;Caroline van Heugten;Martin van Boxtel;Martin van Boxtel

  • Cognitive impairments in survivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest : A systematic review

    Véronique R.M.P. Moulaert;Jeanine A. Verbunt;Caroline M. van Heugten;Derick T. Wade

  • Case-mix, care pathways, and outcomes in patients with traumatic brain injury in CENTER-TBI: a European prospective, multicentre, longitudinal, cohort study

    Ewout W. Steyerberg;Ewout W. Steyerberg;Eveline Wiegers;Charlie Sewalt;Andras Buki

  • Life after survival: long-term daily functioning and quality of life after an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

    E.M. Wachelder;V.R.M.P. Moulaert;C. van Heugten;J.A. Verbunt

  • The Prevalence of Osteoarthritis of the Intact Hip and Knee Among Traumatic Leg Amputees

    Pieter A. Struyf;Caroline M. van Heugten;Minou W. Hitters;Rob J. Smeets

  • Intervention studies for caregivers of stroke survivors: a critical review.

    Anne Visser-Meily;Caroline van Heugten;Marcel Post;Vera Schepers

  • Efficacy and usability of assistive technology for patients with cognitive deficits: a systematic review

    Elsbeth de Joode;Caroline van Heugten;Frans Verhey;Martin van Boxtel

  • Determinants of quality of life in survivors of cardiac arrest.

    V.R.M.P. Moulaert;E.M. Wachelder;J.A. Verbunt;D.T. Wade

  • Early neurologically-focused follow-up after cardiac arrest improves quality of life at one year: A randomised controlled trial

    Véronique R.M. Moulaert;Caroline M. van Heugten;Bjorn Winkens;Wilbert G.M. Bakx

  • Care for carers of stroke patients: evidence-based clinical practice guidelines

    Caroline van Heugten;Anne Visser-Meily;Marcel Post;Eline Lindeman

  • Associations between social support and stroke survivors’ health-related quality of life—A systematic review

    Willeke J. Kruithof;Maria L. van Mierlo;Johanna M.A. Visser-Meily;Caroline M. van Heugten

  • Evidence-based cognitive rehabilitation after acquired brain injury: A systematic review of content of treatment

    Caroline van Heugten;Gisela Wolters Gregório;Derick Wade

  • Occurrence and measurement of transfer in cognitive rehabilitation: A critical review.

    C.A. Geusgens;I. Winkens;C.M. van Heugten;J. Jolles

  • Cognitive impairments and subjective cognitive complaints after survival of cardiac arrest: A prospective longitudinal cohort study.

    Catherine V.M. Steinbusch;Caroline M. van Heugten;Sascha M.C. Rasquin;Jeanine A. Verbunt

  • Use of assistive technology in cognitive rehabilitation: Exploratory studies of the opinions and expectations of healthcare professionals and potential users

    Elisabeth A de Joode;Martin P J van Boxtel;Frans R Verhey;Caroline M van Heugten

  • Quality of Life during the First Two Years Post Stroke: The Restore4Stroke Cohort Study

    Maria L. van Mierlo;Caroline M. van Heugten;Marcel W. M. Post;Tibor R. S. Hajos

  • The practical use of goal attainment scaling for people with acquired brain injury who receive cognitive rehabilitation

    Sharon F M Bouwens;Caroline M van Heugten;Frans R J Verhey

  • Checklist for cognitive and emotional consequences following stroke (CLCE-24): development, usability and quality of the self-report version.

    C. van Heugten;S. Rasquin;I. Winkens;G. Beusmans;G. Beusmans

  • The influence of psychological factors on health-related quality of life after stroke: a systematic review.

    Maria L. van Mierlo;Carin Schröder;Caroline M. van Heugten;Marcel W. M. Post

  • Assessment of apraxia: inter-rater reliability of a new apraxia test, association between apraxia and other cognitive deficits and prevalence of apraxia in a rehabilitation setting:

    Angeliek Zwinkels;Chantal Geusgens;Peter van de Sande;Caroline van Heugten

  • Outcome of strategy training in stroke patients with apraxia: a phase II study

    C M van Heugten;J Dekker;B G Deelman;A J van Dijk

Frequent Co-Authors

Rudolf W. H. M. Ponds
Rudolf W. H. M. Ponds Maastricht University
Luciano Fasotti
Luciano Fasotti Radboud University
Martin P.J. van Boxtel
Martin P.J. van Boxtel Maastricht University
Aarno Palotie
Aarno Palotie University of Helsinki
Tanja C.W. Nijboer
Tanja C.W. Nijboer Utrecht University
Jennie Ponsford
Jennie Ponsford Monash University
Barbara A. Wilson
Barbara A. Wilson St George's, University of London
Frenk Peeters
Frenk Peeters Maastricht University
Jacoba M. Spikman
Jacoba M. Spikman University of Groningen
Philippe Azouvi
Philippe Azouvi Sorbonne University

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