Author: van Mechelen W

Review 2025;51(3):159-169   pdf full text
Exploring the ‘fit for work’ principle: The association between occupational physical activity, cardio-respiratory fitness, and mortality – a meta-analysis of male worker data

Ketels M, Cillekens B, Clays E, Huysmans MA, De Bacquer D, Holtermann A, Troiano RP, Mork PJ, Krokstad S, Völzke H, Dörr M, Bahls M, Ittermann T, Clausen J, Jensen MT, Kauhanen J, Voutilainen A, Wanner M, Bopp M, van Mechelen W, van der Beek AJ, Coenen P
 

Amendments and corrections 2023;49(3):231-244   pdf full text
Re: Cillekens B, Huysmans MA, Holtermann A, van Mechelen W, Straker L, Krause N, van der Beek AJ, Coenen P. Physical activity at work may not be health enhancing. A systematic review with meta-analysis on the association between occupational physical activity and cardiovascular disease mortality covering 23 studies with 655 892 participants. Scand J Work Environ Health. 2022;48(2):86–98. doi:10.5271/sjweh.3993

Cillekens B, Huysmans MA, Holtermann A, van Mechelen W, Straker L, Krause N, van der Beek AJ, Coenen P
 

Review 2022;48(2):86-98   pdf full text
Physical activity at work may not be health enhancing. A systematic review with meta-analysis on the association between occupational physical activity and cardiovascular disease mortality covering 23 studies with 655 892 participants

Cillekens B, Huysmans MA, Holtermann A, van Mechelen W, Straker L, Krause N, van der Beek AJ, Coenen P
 

Original article 2017;43(6):526-539   pdf full text
A research framework for the development and implementation of interventions preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders

van der Beek AJ, Dennerlein JT, Huysmans MA, Mathiassen SE, Burdorf A, van Mechelen W, van Dieën JH, Frings-Dresen MHW, Holtermann A, Janwantanakul P, van der Molen HF, Rempel D, Straker L, Walker-Bone K, Coenen P
 

Original article 2016;42(6):469-480   pdf full text
Effectiveness of a return-to-work program for workers without an employment contract, sick-listed due to common mental disorders

Lammerts L, Schaafsma FG, Bonefaas-Groenewoud K, van Mechelen W, Anema JR
 

Original article 2013;39(3):284-294   pdf full text
Long-term effects of an occupational health guideline on employees’ body weight-related outcomes, cardiovascular disease risk factors, and quality of life: results from a randomized controlled trial

Verweij LM, Proper KI, Weel ANH, Hulshof CTJ, van Mechelen W
 

Original article 2013;39(1):46-56   pdf full text
Economic evaluation of a participatory return-to-work intervention for temporary agency and unemployed workers sick-listed due to musculoskeletal disorders

Vermeulen SJ, Heymans MW, Anema JR, Schellart AJM, van Mechelen W, van der Beek AJ
 

Original article 2013;39(1):66-75   pdf full text
Effectiveness of a worksite lifestyle intervention on vitality, work engagement, productivity, and sick leave: results of a randomized controlled trial

Strijk JE, Proper KI, van Mechelen W, van der Beek AJ
 

Review 2012;38(5):393-408   pdf
A systematic review of the cost-effectiveness of worksite physical activity and/or nutrition programs

van Dongen JM, Proper KI, van Wier MF, van der Beek AJ, Bongers PM, van Mechelen W, van Tulder MW
 

Original article 2010;36(6):488-498   pdf
Return to work and occupational physicians’ management of common mental health problems – process evaluation of a randomized controlled trial

Rebergen DS, Bruinvels DJ, Bos CM, van der Beek AJ, van Mechelen W

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