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van den Tooren, M. (author), Steinhoff, M. (author), Huijs, J. (author), in der Maur, M. (author), van der Klauw, M. (author)Lessons learned from intervention research into labour market discrimination In this essay, we share the lessons learned during the implementation of a large­scale intervention study (Pilot Nudging) in which TNO, together with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment (SZW), has studied the ap­plicability, effectiveness and...article 2022
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Niks, I. (author), van Drongelen, A. (author), de Korte, E. (author)Background: Shift work can be demanding owing to disturbances in the biological and social rhythms. This can cause short-term negative effects in employees, such as increased fatigue and reduced alertness. A potential way to counteract these negative effects is to enhance employees’ recovery from work during working hours. Objective: The aim of...article 2020
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Schoen, E.D. (author), Wopereis, S. (author)BACKGROUND: Parallel intervention studies involving volunteers usually require a procedure to allocate the subjects to study-arms. Statistical models to evaluate the different outcomes of the study-arms will include study-arm as a factor along with any covariate that might affect the results. To ensure that the effects of the covariates are...article 2020
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Siemonsma, P.C. (author), Blom, J.W. (author), Hofstetter, H. (author), van Hespen, A.T.H. (author), Gussekloo, J. (author), Drewes, Y.M. (author), van Meeteren, N.L.U. (author)Background: A physically active lifestyle in older people contributes to the preservation of good health. We assessed the influence of physiotherapy on daily functioning among community dwelling older people (75+) with complex health problems identified with screening, versus usual care. We also compared functional task exercise (FTE), with...article 2018
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Vitali, F. (author), Lombardo, R. (author), Rivero, D. (author), Mattivi, F. (author), Franceschi, P. (author), Bordoni, A. (author), Trimigno, A. (author), Capozzi, F. (author), Felici, G. (author), Taglino, F. (author), Miglietta, F. (author), de Cock, N. (author), Lachat, C. (author), de Baets, B. (author), de Tré, G. (author), Pinart, M. (author), Nimptsch, K. (author), Pischon, T. (author), Bouwman, J. (author), Cavalieri, D. (author)Background: The multidisciplinary nature of nutrition research is one of its main strengths. At the same time, however, it presents a major obstacle to integrate data analysis, especially for the terminological and semantic interpretations that specific research fields or communities are used to. To date, a proper ontology to structure and...article 2018
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van Grieken, A. (author), Vlasblom, E. (author), Wang, L. (author), Beltman, M. (author), Boere-Boonekamp, M.M. (author), L'Hoir, M.P. (author), Raat, H. (author)Background: Overweight is a major health issue, and parent-targeted interventions to promote healthy development in children are needed. Objective: The study aimed to evaluate E-health4Uth Healthy Toddler, an intervention that educates parents of children aged 18 to 24 months regarding health-related behaviors, as compared with usual care. The...article 2017
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Process Evaluation of a Workplace Integrated Care Intervention for Workers with Rheumatoid Arthritisvan Vlisteren, M. (author), Boot, C.R. (author), Voskuyl, A.E. (author), Steenbeek, R. (author), van Schaardenburg, D. (author), Anema, J.R. (author)Purpose To perform a process evaluation of the implementation of a workplace integrated care intervention for workers with rheumatoid arthritis to maintain and improve work productivity. The intervention consisted of integrated care and a participatory workplace intervention with the aim to make adaptations at the workplace. Methods The...article 2016
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van Deurssen, E. (author), Meijster, T. (author), Oude Hengel, K.M. (author), Boessen, R. (author), Spaan, S. (author), Tielemans, E. (author), Heederik, D. (author), Pronk, A. (author)There is little evidence with respect to the effectiveness of intervention programs that focus on the reduction of occupational quartz exposure in the construction industry. This article evaluates the effectiveness of a multidimensional intervention which was aimed at reducing occupational quartz exposure among construction workers by increasing...article 2015
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van Lettow, B. (author), de Vries, H. (author), Burdorf, A. (author), Boon, B. (author), van Empelen, P. (author)Background: Excessive alcohol use is a prevalent and worldwide problem. Excessive drinking causes a significant burden of disease and is associated with both morbidity and excess mortality. Prototype alteration and provision of a cue reminder could be useful strategies to enhance the effectiveness of online tailored interventions for excessive...article 2015
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Schelvis, R.M (author), Oude Hengel, K.M. (author), Burdorf, A. (author), Blatter, B.M. (author), Strijk, J.E. (author), van Beek, A.J. (author)Occupational health researchers regularly conduct evaluative intervention research for which a randomized controlled trial (RCT) may not be the most appropriate design (eg, effects of policy measures, organizational interventions on work schedules). This article demonstrates the appropriateness of alternative designs for the evaluation of...article 2015
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van Kann, D.H.H. (author), Jansen, M.W.J. (author), de Vries, S.I. (author), de Vries, N.K. (author), Kremers, S.P.J. (author)Background The worldwide increase in the rates of childhood overweight and physical inactivity requires successful prevention and intervention programs for children. The aim of the Active Living project is to increase physical activity and decrease sedentary behavior of Dutch primary school children by developing and implementing tailored,...article 2015
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Ladirat, S.E. (author), Schoterman, M.H.C. (author), Rahaoui, H. (author), Mars, M. (author), Schuren, F.H.J. (author), Gruppen, H. (author), Nauta, A. (author), Schols, H.A. (author)In the present double-blind, randomised, parallel intervention study, the effects of the intake of galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) on the gut microbiota of twelve healthy adult subjects (aged 18-45 years with a normal BMI (18-25 kg/m2)) receiving amoxicillin (AMX) treatment were determined. All the subjects were treated with AMX (375 mg; three...article 2014
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Joosten, M.M. (author), Schrieks, I.C. (author), Hendriks, H.F.J. (author)Background: Fetuin-A, a liver-derived glycoprotein that impairs insulin-signalling, has emerged as a biomarker for diabetes risk. Although moderate alcohol consumption has been inversely associated with fetuin-A, data from clinical trials are lacking. Thus, we evaluated whether moderate alcohol consumption decreases circulating levels of fetuin...article 2014
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van den Bemt, P.M.L.A. (author), van der Schrieck-De Loos, E.M. (author), van der Linden, C. (author), Theeuwes, A.M.L.J. (author), Pol, A.G. (author)Objectives To investigate the effect of pharmacy-based medication reconciliation on the frequency of unintentional medication discrepancies in acutely admitted individuals aged 65 and older. Design Multicenter intervention study with pre-post design. Setting Twelve Dutch hospitals. Participants One thousand five hundred forty-three individuals...article 2013
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Niks, I.M.W. (author), de Jonge, J. (author), Gevers, J.M.P (author), Houtman, I.L.D. (author)Background: It is well-known that health care workers in today's general hospitals have to deal with high levels of job demands, which could have negative effects on their health, well-being, and job performance. A way to reduce job-related stress reactions and to optimize positive work-related outcomes is to raise the level of specific job...article 2013
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Brenninkmeijer, V. (author), Blonk, R.W.B. (author)Given the adverse effects of long-term unemployment, it is of major concern that evidence-based interventions are available for the long-term unemployed. Therefore, we examined the effectiveness of the JOBS program, a group training for the unemployed [Caplan, R. D., Vinokur, A. D., Price, R. H. and Van Ryn, M. (1989). Journal of Applied...article 2012
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Oude Hengel, K.M. (author), Blatter, B.M. (author), Joling, C.I. (author), van der Beek, A.J. (author), Bongers, P.M. (author)Background: To prolong sustainable healthy working lives of construction workers, a worksite prevention program was developed which aimed to improve the health and work ability of construction workers. The aim of the current study was to investigate the effectiveness of this program on social support at work, work engagement, physical workload...article 2012
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Engelen, V. (author), Detmar, S. (author), Koopman, H. (author), Maurice-Stam, H. (author), Caron, H. (author), Hoogerbrugge, P. (author), Egeler, R.M. (author), Kaspers, G. (author), Grootenhuis, M. (author)Background: The aim of the current study is to investigate the effectiveness of an intervention that provides health-related quality of life (HRQOL) scores of the patient (the QLIC-ON PROfile) to the pediatric oncologist. Procedure: Children with cancer participated in a sequential cohort intervention study: intervention N=94, control N=99....article 2012
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Jacobs, P. (author)We performed an intervention study in a nursery. We have measured the air quality with as indicator CO2 and temperature in the original configuration. The maximum observed CO2 concentration during a three week monitoring period was 1834 ppm. The average CO2 concentration during the sleeping period was 1266 ppm, which is above the Dutch...conference paper 2011
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Welch, R.W. (author), Antoine, J.M. (author), Berta, J.L. (author), Bub, A. (author), Vries, J.de (author), Guarner, F. (author), Hasselwander, O. (author), Hendriks, H. (author), Jäkel, M. (author), Koletzko, B.V. (author), Patterson, C.C. (author), Richelle, M. (author), Skarp, M. (author), Theis, S. (author), Vidry, S. (author), Woodside, J.V. (author)There is substantial evidence to link what we eat to the reduction of the risk of major chronic diseases and/or the improvement of functions. Thus, it is important for public health agencies and the food industry to facilitate the consumption of foods with particular health benefits by providing consumer products and messages based on scientific...article 2011