Author: van Mechelen W

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
 
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
 
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 2005;31(4):249-257   pdf
Effectiveness of a return-to-work intervention for subacute low-back pain
Hlobil H, Staal JB, Spoelstra M, Ariëns GAM, Smid T, van Mechelen W
 
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(4):222-231   pdf
High physical and psychosocial load at work and sickness absence due to neck pain
Ariëns GAM, Bongers PM, Hoogendoorn WE, van der Wal G, van Mechelen W
 
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(4):258-267   pdf
Psychosocial work characteristics and psychological strain in relation to low-back pain
Hoogendoorn WE, Bongers PM, de Vet HCW, Houtman ILD, Ariëns GAM, van Mechelen W, Bouter LM
 
Review 2000;26(1):7-19   pdf
Physical risk factors for neck pain
Ariëns GAM, van Mechelen W, Bongers PM, Bouter LM, van der Wal G