From odorant formation to odour nuisance: new definitions for discussing a complex process

2001 ◽  
Vol 44 (9) ◽  
pp. 9-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.P. Van Harreveld
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Flow Chart ◽  
Complex Process ◽  
Programme Improvement

The process leading from odorant formation to individuals filing a complaint is complex, involving many steps and factors. A flow chart is proposed. The definitions that describe elements of this process, such as annoyance, nuisance, propensity of a population to experience nuisance, the “unpleasantness” of an odour, as used in odour literature, are often imprecise and confusing. A set of definitions is proposed to identify the issues involved and suggest a more precise use of terminology. A new definition for “annoyance potential” as an attribute of an odour is proposed. The concepts were developed for a study into the feasibility of developing a standardised method for measuring annoyance potential, funded by the programme “Improvement of the Quality of Environmental Measurements”, funded by the Ministry of Public Planning and the Environment in The Netherlands. The programme is expected to lead to a development programme, which will be outlined.

scholarly journals Quality of life among people living with HIV in England and the Netherlands: a population-based study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 100177
Author(s):  
Stephanie Popping ◽  
Meaghan Kall ◽  
Brooke E. Nichols ◽  
Evelien Stempher ◽  
Lisbeth Versteegh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Population Based ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Population Based Study ◽  
Living With Hiv

scholarly journals Financial losses for Dutch stakeholders during the 2013 aflatoxin incident in Maize in Europe

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Focker ◽  
H. J. van der Fels-Klerx ◽  
A. G. J. M. Oude Lansink
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Uncertain Data ◽  
Feed Industry ◽  
Sequence Of Events ◽  
Bulk Milk ◽  
High Concentrations ◽  
Aflatoxin B ◽  
Financial Losses

AbstractEarly 2013, high concentrations of aflatoxin M1 were found in the bulk milk of a few dairy farms in the Netherlands. These high concentrations were caused by aflatoxin B1 contaminated maize from Eastern Europe that was processed into compound feed, which was fed to dairy cows. Since the contamination was discovered in the downstream stages of the supply chain, multiple countries and parties were involved and recalls of the feed were necessary, resulting into financial losses. The aim of this study was to estimate the direct short-term financial losses related to the 2013 aflatoxin incident for the maize traders, the feed industry, and the dairy sector in the Netherlands. First, the sequence of events of the incident was retrieved. Then, a Monte Carlo simulation model was built to combine the scarce and uncertain data to estimate the direct financial losses for each stakeholder. The estimated total direct financial losses of this incident were estimated to be between 12 and 25 million euros. The largest share, about 60%, of the total losses was endured by the maize traders. About 39% of the total losses were for the feed industry, and less than 1% of the total losses were for the dairy sector. The financial losses estimated in this study should be interpreted cautiously due to limitations associated with the quality of the data used. Furthermore, this incident led to indirect long-term financial effects, identified but not estimated in this study.

scholarly journals Quality of care for anxiety and depression in different ethnic groups by family practitioners in urban areas in the Netherlands

2010 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 368-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thijs Fassaert ◽  
Mark Nielen ◽  
Robert Verheij ◽  
Arnoud Verhoeff ◽  
Jack Dekker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Care ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Family Practitioners

scholarly journals Consumer Satisfaction with the Services of Prosthetics and Orthotics Facilities

2009 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joline Bosmans ◽  
Jan Geertzen ◽  
Pieter U. Dijkstra
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Consumer Satisfaction ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Delivery Time ◽  
Satisfactory Quality

Consumer satisfaction with the services provided in a prosthetics and orthotics (P&O) facility has seldom been studied. The aim of this study was to analyze consumer satisfaction regarding the services provided by 15 P&O facilities in The Netherlands. Consumers ( n = 1,364) of these P&O facilities who were fitted with a prosthesis, orthopaedic shoes, an orthosis, or another device, were asked to rate the overall services provided and whether they were satisfied with the device provided and its delivery time. Additionally, they filled in a modified SERVQUAL questionnaire (see Appendix). Consumers gave the service provided by P&O facilities a mean overall rating of 8.1. The highest ratings were given by consumers fitted with a prosthesis (mean overall rating of services: 8.4). In total, 78% of the consumers were satisfied with the device provided and 93% with the delivery time. The results of our study showed that, on the SERVQUAL, 50% of the statements fulfilled the criteria for a satisfactory quality of the services. The overall consumer rating of the service provided by P&O facilities is high and depends on the device provided. The outcomes on the SERVQUAL were moderate. In future, it is important to study consumer satisfaction more extensively in order to improve the quality of P&O services in daily practice. Additionally, specific questionnaires need to be developed to measure all aspects of prosthetic and orthotic care, with the aim to improve the services.

The societal costs and quality of life of patients suffering from bipolar disorder in the Netherlands

2004 ◽  
Vol 110 (5) ◽  
pp. 383-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Hakkaart-van Roijen ◽  
M. B. Hoeijenbos ◽  
E. J. Regeer ◽  
M. ten Have ◽  
W. A. Nolen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Societal Costs

scholarly journals Professionals’ views on working in the field of domestic violence and abuse during the first wave of COVID-19: a qualitative study in the Netherlands

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole E. van Gelder ◽  
Ditte L. van Haalen ◽  
Kyra Ekker ◽  
Suzanne A. Ligthart ◽  
Sabine Oertelt-Prigione
Keyword(s):  
Domestic Violence ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Critical Evaluation ◽  
Physical Contact ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Online Tools ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Domestic Violence And Abuse

Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown evoked great worries among professionals in the field of domestic violence and abuse (DVA) as they expected a rise of the phenomenon. While many countries reported increased DVA, the Netherlands did not. To understand this discrepancy and the overall impact of the lockdown on DVA support services, we interviewed DVA professionals about their experiences with DVA during the rise of COVID-19, the impact of the lockdown on clients and working conditions, and views on eHealth and online tools. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted among 16 DVA professionals with various specializations. This data was analyzed using open thematic coding and content analysis. Results Most professionals did not see an increase in DVA reports but they did notice more severe violence. They experienced less opportunities to detect DVA and worried about their clients’ wellbeing and the quality of (online) care. Furthermore, their working conditions rapidly changed, with working from home and online, and they expressed frustration, insecurity and loneliness. Professionals feel eHealth and online tools are not always suitable but they do see them as an opportunity to increase reach and maintain services when physical contact is not possible. Conclusion This study suggests DVA was probably under-detected during the lockdown rather than not having increased. The Dutch system heavily relies on professionals to detect and report DVA, suggesting a need for critical evaluation of the accessibility of professional help. Professionals experienced significant challenges and should themselves be supported psychologically and in their changed work practices to maintain their ability to aid survivors.

Ethical Decisions in Neonatal Intensive Care Units: The Dutch Experience

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 90 (5) ◽  
pp. 729-732
Author(s):  
Pieter J. J. Sauer
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Fatal Outcome ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Withholding Treatment ◽  
Intensive Care Treatment ◽  
Best Interest

Modern technology makes it possible to keep more sick, extremely small, and vulnerable neonates alive. Many neonatologists in the Netherlands believe they should be concerned not only about the rate of survival of their patients, but also about the way the graduates of their care do, in fact, survive beyond the neonatal period. In most cases, we use all available methods to keep newborns alive. However, in some instances there is great concern about the quality of life, if the newborn should survive; here questions do arise about continuing or withholding treatment. In this commentary, I present my impression of the opinions held by a majority of practicing neonatologists in the Netherlands, as well as some personal thoughts and ideas. Recently, a committee convened by the Ministers of Justice and Health in the Netherlands issued an official report regarding the practice of euthanasia and the rules of medical practice when treatment is withheld.1 In this report of more than 250 pages, only 2 pages focus on the newborn. The following conclusions were made in this small section of the report. In almost one half of the instances of a fatal outcome in a neonatal intensive care unit in the Netherlands, discussions about sustaining or withholding treatment did take place at some stage of the hospital stay. A consideration of the future quality of life was always included in the discussion. The committee agreed with doctors interviewed for the report that there are circumstances in which continuation of intensive care treatment is not necessarily in the best interest of a neonate.

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