Test Uw Risico (Test Your Risk)

Description:

Test Uw Risico (Test Your Risk) is a brief online risk assessment for cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes and kidney disease. The assessment comprises of seven questions and incorporates factors such as age, gender, genetic predisposition, waist circumference, and BMI. Test Uw Risico is especially designed to support general practitioners in detecting increased risk of CVD, diabetes or kidney disease among their patients. No registration is required to use the site. Once you have completed the assessment, you are provided with a percentage figure indicating your risk of developing any of the three health conditions over the next seven years. Results of your assessment are presented in a summary which can be printed out. The site also provides links to further information.

Service URL:
Agency Responsible:
The Dutch Heart Foundation.

Details

Format:
Website.
Intervention Types:
Educational (primarily educational material or psychoeducation) and Lifestyle (e.g. physical activity, diet).
Course Length:
Short (less than 1 module or equivalent). 7 question risk assessment
Support Option:
Automated only.

Target Audience

Primary Category:
Physical Health. Also targets diabetes and kidney disease
Secondary Category:
Cardiovascular disease.
Target Audience:
Adult. Over the age of 30 years and up to 60 years for men and 65 years for women
Language:
Dutch.

Access

Fee:
Free.
Access:
Open: No registration required.
Contact Details:

info@testuwrisico.nl

Research evidence

Research Trials:
0
Research RCTs:
0
Outcome Summary:

No published research evidence on the effectiveness of Test Uw Risico is currently available.

Recommended rating, reviewer 1:

There is no evidence at the moment.
Recommended rating, reviewer 2:

There is no evidence at the moment.

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Last Updated: July 20th 2011