Background Medication for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) has shown to
substantially reduce symptoms and slow progression of disease. However, non-adherence to …

Background The aim of this study was to estimate the long-term (cost-) effectiveness of smoking
cessation interventions for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). …

Background: Pulmonary rehabilitation is recognized as a core component of the management
of individuals with chronic respiratory disease. Since the 2006 American Thoracic Society (…

Background Treatment guidelines recommend the use of inhaled long-acting bronchodilators
to alleviate symptoms and reduce the risk of exacerbations in patients with moderate-to-…

The rising burden of chronic conditions has led several European countries to reform healthcare
payment schemes. This paper aimed to explore the adoption and success of payment …

Objective: To evaluate the cost effectiveness of physiotherapy, manual therapy, and care by
a general practitioner for patients with neck pain. Design: Economic evaluation alongside a …

From a societal perspective long-term clinical trials or follow-up studies should preferably
not only include an evaluation of the health effect for the patient, but also an economic …

Background Subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy (SCIT) and sublingual allergen
immunotherapy (SLIT) are safe and effective treatments of allergic rhinitis, but high levels of …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) causes extensive disability, primarily among
the elderly. On the World Health Organization ranking list of disability-adjusted life years (…

Background: The effectiveness of pulmonary rehabilitation in advanced COPD is well established,
but few data are available in less advanced disease. Methods: In a 2 year randomised …