Author: van der Beek AJ

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
 
Original article 2025;51(3):181-190   pdf full text
Effects of a workplace participatory approach to support working caregivers in balancing work, private life and informal care: a randomized controlled trial
Vos EE, van der Beek AJ, de Bruin SR, Proper KI
 
Original article 2024;50(7):555-566   pdf full text
The effectiveness of a dynamic seat cushion in preventing neck and low-back pain among high-risk office workers: a 6-month cluster-randomized controlled trial
Channak S, Speklé EM, van der Beek AJ, Janwantanakul 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
 
Editorial 2022;48(4):249-252   pdf full text
Economic evaluations in occupational health: what brings the best bang for the buck?
van Dongen JM, van der Beek AJ
 
Original article 2022;48(3):190-199   pdf full text
Associations of combining paid work and family care with gender-specific differences in depressive symptoms among older workers and the role of work characteristics
Bijnsdorp FM, van der Beek AJ, Broese van Groenou MI, Proper KI, van den Heuvel SG, Boot CRL
 
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 2021;47(4):306-317   pdf full text
Effects of an active break and postural shift intervention on preventing neck and low-back pain among high-risk office workers: a 3-arm cluster-randomized controlled trial
Waongenngarm P, van der Beek AJ, Akkarakittichoke N, Janwantanakul P
 
Original article 2021;47(3):224-232   pdf full text
Effects of changes in early retirement policies on labor force participation: the differential effects for vulnerable groups
Oude Hengel KM, Riumallo-Herl C, Schram JLD, Nieboer D, van der Beek AJ, Burdorf A
 
Original article 2020;46(5):516-524   pdf full text
The mediating role of sleep, physical activity, and diet in the association between shift work and respiratory infections
Loef B, van der Beek AJ, Hulsegge G, van Baarle D, Proper KI
 
Original article 2020;46(4):429-436   pdf full text
The effect of training for a participatory ergonomic intervention on physical exertion and musculoskeletal pain among childcare workers (the TOY project) – a wait-list cluster-randomized controlled trial
Rasmussen CDN, Sørensen OH, van der Beek AJ, Holtermann A
 
Original article 2020;46(2):218-227   pdf full text
Multimorbidity is common among young workers and related to increased work absenteeism and presenteeism: results from the population–based Raine Study cohort
Troelstra SA, Straker L, Harris M, Brown S, van der Beek AJ, Coenen P
 
Review 2020;46(1):5-18   pdf full text
Smoking and sickness absence: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Troelstra SA, Coenen P, Boot CRL, Harting J, Kunst AE, van der Beek AJ
 
Editorial 2019;45(4):321-323   pdf full text
How can we break the vicious circle between poor health and exit from paid employment?
van der Beek AJ, Kunst AE
 
Original article 2020;46(2):168-176   pdf full text
Predicting future changes in the work ability of individuals receiving a work disability benefit: weighted analysis of longitudinal data
Louwerse I, Huysmans MA, van Rijssen JHJ, Schaafsma FG, Weerdesteijn KHN, van der Beek AJ, Anema JR
 
Original article 2020;46(2):143-151   pdf full text
Shift work and its relation with meal and snack patterns among healthcare workers
Hulsegge G, Loef B, Benda T, van der Beek AJ, Proper KI
 
Opinion 2019;45(5):514-519   pdf full text
Health and prolonging working lives: an advisory report of the Health Council of The Netherlands
van der Mark-Reeuwijk KG, Weggemans RM, Bültmann U, Burdorf A, Deeg DJH, Geuskens GA, Henkens KCJIM, Kant I, de Lange A, Lindeboom M, van Rhenen W, van der Beek AJ
 
Original article 2020;46(1):32-42   pdf full text
Correction of bias in self-reported sitting time among office workers – a study based on compositional data analysis
Coenen P, Mathiassen SE, van der Beek AJ, Hallman DM
 
Letter to the Editor 2019;45(3):318-319   pdf full text
Response to "Development and implementation of interventions managing work-related musculoskeletal disorders: Inadequacy of prevalent research framework and future opportunities"
van der Beek AJ, Coenen P
 
Letter to the Editor 2019;45(1):98-99   pdf full text
Multiple-job holding is not a type of precarious employment
Bouwhuis S, Geuskens GA, van der Beek AJ, Boot CRL
 
Review 2019;45(2):114-125   pdf full text
The contribution of work and lifestyle factors to socioeconomic inequalities in self-rated health ‒ a systematic review
Dieker ACM, IJzelenberg W, Proper KI, Burdorf A, Ket JCF, van der Beek AJ, Hulsegge G
 
Original article 2018;44(6):613-621   pdf full text
Effectiveness of a digital platform-based implementation strategy to prevent work stress in a healthcare organization: a 12-month follow-up controlled trial
Havermans BM, Boot CRL, Brouwers EPM, Houtman ILD, Heerkens YF, Zijlstra-Vlasveld MC, Twisk JWR, Anema JR, van der Beek AJ
 
Original article 2018;44(3):265-273   pdf
Objectively measured physical activity of hospital shift workers
Loef B, van der Beek AJ, Holtermann A, Hulsegge G, van Baarle D, Proper KI
 
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 2017;43(4):326-336   pdf full text
Predicting working beyond retirement in the Netherlands: an interdisciplinary approach involving occupational epidemiology and economics
Scharn M, van der Beek AJ, Huisman M, de Wind A, Lindeboom M, Elbers CTM, Geuskens GA, Boot CRL
 
Original article 2017;43(2):127-135   pdf full text
Shift workers have similar leisure-time physical activity levels as day workers but are more sedentary at work
Hulsegge G, Gupta N, Holtermann A, Jørgensen MB, Proper KI, van der Beek AJ
 
Original article 2017;43(1):34-41   pdf full text
“Mental retirement?” Trajectories of work engagement preceding retirement among older workers
de Wind A, Leijten FRM, Hoekstra T, Geuskens GA, Burdorf A, van der Beek AJ
 
Original article 2016;42(6):459-468   pdf full text
Shift workers have a similar diet quality but higher energy intake than day workers
Hulsegge G, Boer JMA, van der Beek AJ, Verschuren WMM, Sluijs I, Vermeulen R, Proper KI
 
Editorial 2016;42(4):257-259   pdf full text
To RCT or not to RCT: evidence on effectiveness of return-to-work interventions
Burdorf A, van der Beek AJ
 
Review 2016;42(5):371-381   pdf full text
Process variables in organizational stress management intervention evaluation research: a systematic review
Havermans BM, Schelvis RMC, Boot CRL, Brouwers EPM, Anema JR, van der Beek AJ
 
Discussion paper 2015;41(5):491-503   pdf full text
Evaluation of occupational health interventions using a randomized controlled trial: challenges and alternative research designs
Schelvis RMC, Oude Hengel KM, Burdorf A, Blatter BM, Strijk JE, van der Beek AJ
 
Original article 2015;41(1):24-35   pdf full text
The role of ability, motivation, and opportunity to work in the transition from work to early retirement – testing and optimizing the Early Retirement Model
de Wind A, Geuskens GA, Ybema JF, Bongers PM, van der Beek AJ
 
Original article 2014;40(6):557-568   pdf full text
Evaluation of an mHealth intervention aiming to improve health-related behavior and sleep and reduce fatigue among airline pilots
van Drongelen A, Boot CRL, Hynek H, Twisk JWR, Smid T, van der Beek AJ
 
Original article 2014;40(5):473-482   pdf full text
The influence of chronic health problems on work ability and productivity at work: a longitudinal study among older employees
Leijten FRM, van den Heuvel SG, Ybema JF, van der Beek AJ, Robroek SJW, Burdorf A
 
Original article 2014;40(2):186-194   pdf full text
Health, job characteristics, skills, and social and financial factors in relation to early retirement – results from a longitudinal study in the Netherlands
de Wind A, Geuskens GA, Ybema JF, Blatter BM, Burdorf A, Bongers PM, van der Beek AJ
 
Original article 2013;39(5):456-467   pdf full text
The effectiveness of a construction worksite prevention program on work ability, health, and sick leave: results from a cluster randomized controlled trial
Oude Hengel KM, Blatter BM, van der Molen HF, Bongers PM, van der Beek AJ
 
Original article 2013;39(4):379-389   pdf full text
The effect of overcommitment and reward on muscle activity, posture, and forces in the arm-wrist-hand region – a field study among computer workers
Eijckelhof BHW, Bruno Garza JL, Huysmans MA, Blatter BM, Johnson PW, van Dieën JH, van der Beek AJ, Dennerlein JT
 
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 2012;38(2):155-162   pdf
Is peak exposure to computer use a risk factor for neck and upper-extremity symptoms?
Richter JM, van den Heuvel SG, Huysmans MA, van der Beek AJ, Blatter BM
 
Original article 2011;37(5):383-393   pdf
The effectiveness of participatory ergonomics to prevent low-back and neck pain – results of a cluster randomized controlled trial
Driessen MT, Proper KI, Anema JR, Knol DL, Bongers PM, van der Beek AJ
 
Review 2011;37(4):263-275   pdf
The effects of shift work on body weight change − a systematic review of longitudinal studies
van Drongelen A, Boot CRL, Merkus SL, Smid T, van der Beek AJ
 
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
 
Review 2010;36(4):273-288   pdf
Economic evaluations of occupational health interventions from a corporate perspective – a systematic review of methodological quality
Uegaki K, de Bruijne MC, Lambeek L, Anema JR, van der Beek AJ, van Mechelen W, van Tulder MW
 
Review 2010;36(3):202-215   pdf
Lifestyle-focused interventions at the workplace to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease – a systematic review
Groeneveld IF, Proper KI, van der Beek AJ, Hildebrandt VH, van Mechelen W
 
Original article 2009;35(2):85-95   pdf
Is there a gender difference in the effect of work-related physical and psychosocial risk factors on musculoskeletal symptoms and related sickness absence?
Hooftman WE, van der Beek AJ, Bongers PM, van Mechelen W
 
Editorial 2008;34(5):323-325   pdf
Psychosocial factors at work and musculoskeletal disorders
Kompier MAJ, van der Beek AJ
 
Original article 2008;34(2):107-112   pdf
What makes men and women with musculoskeletal complaints decide they are too sick to work?
Hooftman WE, Westerman MJ, van der Beek AJ, Bongers PM, van Mechelen W
 
Original article 2008;34(2):113-119   pdf
Test–retest reliability and validity of self-reported duration of computer use at work
IJmker S, Leijssen JNM, Blatter BM, van der Beek AJ, van Mechelen W, Bongers PM
 
Original article 2007;33(2):122-130   pdf
Consensus-based findings and recommendations for estimating the costs of health-related productivity loss from a company’s perspective
Uegaki K, de Bruijne MC, Anema JR, van der Beek AJ, van Tulder MW, van Mechelen W
 
Original article 2006;32(3):190-197   pdf
Is an imbalance between physical capacity and exposure to work-related physical factors associated with low-back, neck or shoulder pain?
Hamberg-van Reenen HH, Ariëns GAM, Blatter BM, van der Beek AJ, Twisk JWR, van Mechelen W, Bongers PM
 
Review 2004;30(4):261-278   pdf
Gender differences in the relations between work-related physical and psychosocial risk factors and musculoskeletal complaints
Hooftman WE, van Poppel MNM, van der Beek AJ, Bongers PM, van Mechelen W
 
Original article 2004;30(1):36-46   pdf
Costs, benefits and effectiveness of worksite physical activity counseling from the employer`s perspective
Proper KI, de Bruyne MC, Hildebrandt VH, van der Beek AJ, Meerding WJ, van Mechelen W
 
Original article 2002;28(5):293-303   pdf
Low-back and shoulder complaints among workers with pushing and pulling tasks
Hoozemans MJM, van der Beek AJ, Frings-Dresen MHW, van der Woude LHV, van Dijk FJH
 
Review 2002;28(2):75-84   pdf
Effectiveness of physical activity programs at worksites with respect to work-related outcomes
Proper KI, Staal BJ, Hildebrandt VH, van der Beek AJ, van Mechelen W
 
Original article 2001;27(2):125-132   pdf
Group-based measurement strategies in exposure assessment explored by bootstrapping
Hoozemans MJM, Burdorf A, van der Beek AJ, Frings-Dresen MHW, Mathiassen SE
 
Original article 2000;26(4):306-316   pdf
Neuroendocrine reactivity and recovery from work with different physical and mental demands
Sluiter JK, Frings-Dresen MHW, van der Beek AJ, Meijman TF, Heisterkamp SH
 
Original article 2000;26(1):26-31   pdf
A forward-facilitating influence of cortisol on catecholamines assessed during the work of garbage collectors
Sluiter JK, Frings-Dresen MHW, van der Beek AJ
 
Editorial 1999;25(2):81-83   pdf
In musculoskeletal epidemiology are we asking the unanswerable in questionnaires on physical load?
Burdorf A, van der Beek AJ
 
Original article 1995;21(3):215-222   pdf
Sources of variance in exposure to nonneutral trunk postures in varying working situations
van der Beek AJ, Kuiper JI, Dawson M, Burdorf A, Bongers PM, Frings-Dresen MHW