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- TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), Arentsen, D. (author), van Beek, P.C. (author), Gallis, H.R. (author), van der Vorm, J.K.J. (author), Voshol, P. (author) book 2010
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Screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis in the general population is discussed in many countries because of the benefits of carotid endarterectomy in the three trials. Many factors influence the cost-effectiveness of screening. These factors are the prevalence of carotid stenosis, the costs of the screening tool, the sensitivity and...doctoral thesis 2010
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Verweij, L.M. (author), Proper, K.I. (author), Hulshof, C.T.J. (author), van Mechelen, W. (author)Objective: To evuate the process of an occupational health guideline aimed at preventing weight gain. Methods: Quantitative data on seven process items were assessed and linked to effects on employees' waist circumference and body weight at 6 months. Results: Occupational physicians (n = 7) implemented the guideline partly with respect to the...article 2011
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Oeij, P.R.A. (author), de Looze, M.P. (author), Have, K.T. (author), van Rhijn, J.W. (author), Kuijt-Evers, L.F.M. (author)Purpose: The paper aims to present an approach to improve the organisation's productivity which is applicable in every industrial sector. The nucleus of the approach is to develop an optimal productivity strategy in an organization by the application of a uniform static model of productivity (Q4-model), covering quantity and quality aspects and...article 2011
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Geuskens, G. (author), de Vroome, E. (author), de Weerd, M. (author), Koppes, L. (author)Objectives Despite the current debate, few prospective studies on night work and breast cancer have been performed, and the scientific evidence is limited. The aim of this prospective study was to investigate the relation between night work and breast cancer in the general working population. Methods The study population consisted of 285 712...article 2011
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Treutlein, D. (author), Meijster, T. (author), Geuskens, G. (author), de Vroome, E. (author), van den Heuvel, S. (author)Objectives Policy makers have an urgent need for quantitative data to support their decision-making process. This study examines how policy-induced changes in occupational exposure on health could be modelled, using the example of exposure to ‘awkward postures’. Methods Data of almost 8000 persons participating in the Netherlands Working...article 2011
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- Vaas, S. (author), Oeij, P.R.A. (author) book 2011
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Driessen, M. (author), Proper, K. (author), Anema, J. (author), Knol, D. (author), Bongers, P. (author), van der Beek, A. (author)Objectives To investigate the effectiveness of the Stay@Work Participatory Ergonomics program (PE) aimed at prevention of low back pain (LBP) and neck pain (NP). Methods Departments were randomly allocated to either the intervention (PE) or control group (no PE). During a 6-h meeting, working groups composed and prioritised ergonomic measures...article 2011
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- Klein Hesselink, J. (author), Hooftman, W. (author), de Weerd, M. (author) public lecture 2011
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Oeij, P.R.A. (author), Dhondt, S. (author), Korver, T. (author)Social innovation is becoming a core value of the EU flagship initiative Innovation Union, but it is not clearly demarcated as it covers a wide field of topics. To understand social innovation within European policymaking a brief outline is given of EC policy developments on innovation and on workplace innovation. Defi nitions of social...article 2011
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Jonkers, E. (author), Gorris, T. (author), Vonk Noordegraaf, D.M. (author)Het nieuwe werken’ staat volop in de belangstelling. Het is echter nog de vraag wat excellente keuzes ten aanzien van flexibel werken en reizen precies zijn en welke behoeftes er leven onder werknemers. Om maatregelen met betrekking tot het nieuwe werken zo effectief mogelijk in te zetten is het noodzakelijk inzicht te hebben in hoeveel...conference paper 2011
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van den Broeck, A. (author), van Ruysseveldt, J. (author), Smulders, P.G.W. (author), de Witte, H. (author)Based on assumptions of the Job Demands-Resources model and the Person-Environment fit literature, the present research conceptualizes an intrinsic relative to an extrinsic work value orientation as a personal resource. We examine whether such an orientation may strengthen the relations of classical job resources (i.e., autonomy and learning...article 2011
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van Rhijn, J.W. (author), Bosch, T. (author), de Looze, M.P. (author)Due to shorter productlife cycles in manufacturing industry there is a lot of pressure on the process of designing new work systems. Early attention for human factors would lower the costs compared to changes at a later stage. Low cost tools for workstations design could help especially small to medium sized assembly enterprises. However, these...conference paper 2011
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Vergeer, R. (author)Volledige tekst hieronder. De afgelopen decennia kenmerkten zich door flexibilisering van de arbeidsmarkt. Innovatie-econoom Schumpeter (1883-1950) zou er zijn vingers bij aflikken. Althans, de jonge Schumpeter. Die analyseerde dat innovatie voortkomt uit Unternehmungsgeist. Ondernemers moeten dan ook zoveel mogelijk ruimte krijgen. Naarmate hij...article 2011
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Oude Hengel, K. (author), Blatter, B. (author), Geuskens, G. (author), Koppes, L. (author), Bongers, P. (author)Objectives: Because of the ageing and decreasing working population in the construction industry, it is important to encourage workers to prolong their working life. The objective of this study was to explore factors associated with the ability and motivation to continue working until the age of 65 years in construction workers. Methods: In...article 2011
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- Vaas, S. (author), Oeij, P.R.A. (author) bookPart 2011
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Nold, A. (author), Blatter, B. (author), Euler, U. (author), Gagliardi, D. (author), Knardahl, S. (author), Lastowiecka-Moras, E. (author), Olsen, O. (author), Verbeek, J. (author)Objectives Systematic reviews and meta-analysis of high quality offer combined results from epidemiological studies which can be very helpful for decision making in occupational safety and health (OSH). The Clearinghouse of Systematic Reviews, a joint project of seven European research institutes, aims to make high quality reviews available that...article 2011
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Osinga, D. (author), Koningsveld, E. (author)In theorie zal geen teler, kassenbouwer of onderaannemer bezwaar hebben tegen veilig werken. Maar in de praktijk lijkt het belang ervan in de glastuinbouw in Nederland minder ver te zijn doorgedrongen dan in andere landen. Lastig en duur, luidt vaak het oordeel. Dat verandert wellicht als iedereen de kosten van veiliger werken en het rendement...article 2011
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Oude Hengel, K.M. (author), Blatter, B.M. (author), van der Molen, H.F. (author), Joling, C.I. (author), Proper, K.I. (author), Bongers, P.M. (author), van der Beek, A.J. (author)Objective: To evaluate the process of a prevention program among construction workers. Methods: The program consisted of training sessions of a physical therapist and an empowerment trainer, and a Rest-Break Tool. Data on seven process items were collected by means of questionnaires and interviews. Results: Recruiting construction companies to...article 2011
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Verweij, L.M. (author), Coffeng, J. (author), van Mechelen, W. (author), Proper, K.I. (author)This meta-analytic review critically examines the effectiveness of workplace interventions targeting physical activity, dietary behaviour or both on weight outcomes. Data could be extracted from 22 studies published between 1980 and November 2009 for meta-analyses. The GRADE approach was used to determine the level of evidence for each pooled...article 2011
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