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Allard J. van der Beek is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center in the United States. Their research primarily spans the fields of Medicine and Health Professions, with a strong focus on General Health Professions, Physiology, Social Psychology, Sociology and Political Science, and Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine.

The main topics of their work include:

  • Workplace Health and Well-being
  • Physical Activity and Health
  • Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
  • Employment and Welfare Studies
  • Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
  • Cancer-related cognitive impairment studies

Van der Beek has contributed notably to several recent publications. Selected papers include:

  • "How does occupational physical activity influence health? An umbrella review of 23 health outcomes across 158 observational studies," 2020, British Journal of Sports Medicine
  • "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," 2021, Scandinavian Journal of Work Environment & Health
  • "Perceived musculoskeletal discomfort and its association with postural shifts during 4-h prolonged sitting in office workers," 2020, Applied Ergonomics
  • "Caregiver's burden at the end of life of their loved one: insights from a longitudinal qualitative study among working family caregivers," 2022, BMC Palliative Care
  • "Improving mental health of student and novice nurses to prevent dropout: A systematic review," 2020, Journal of Advanced Nursing

They frequently publish in venues such as:

  • Scandinavian Journal of Work Environment & Health
  • BMC Public Health
  • British Journal of Sports Medicine
  • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
  • International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health

Van der Beek collaborates regularly with colleagues including Karin I. Proper, Maaike A. Huysmans, Pieter Coenen, Cécile R. L. Boot, and Saskia F. A. Duijts. These collaborations reflect a depth of research activity across occupational health and related disciplines.

Best Publications

  • The Effect of a Proprioceptive Balance Board Training Program for the Prevention of Ankle Sprains A Prospective Controlled Trial

    Evert Verhagen;Allard van der Beek;Jos Twisk;Lex Bouter

  • The effectiveness of worksite physical activity programs on physical activity, physical fitness, and health

    Karin I Proper;Marjan Koning;Allard J van der Beek;Vincent H Hildebrandt

  • Effective training strategies for teaching communication skills to physicians: an overview of systematic reviews.

    Marianne Berkhof;H. Jolanda van Rijssen;H. Jolanda van Rijssen;Antonius J.M. Schellart;Antonius J.M. Schellart;Johannes R. Anema;Johannes R. Anema

  • Effectiveness of web-based interventions on patient empowerment: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    David Samoocha;David J Bruinvels;Nieke A Elbers;Johannes R Anema

  • Construct Validity of the Individual Work Performance Questionnaire

    Unknown

  • Episodes of low back pain: a proposal for uniform definitions to be used in research.

    Henrica C W de Vet;Martijn W Heymans;Kate M Dunn;Daniel P Pope

  • Physical and psychosocial problems in cancer survivors beyond return to work: a systematic review

    Saskia F. A. Duijts;Saskia F. A. Duijts;Martine P. van Egmond;Martine P. van Egmond;Evelien Spelten;Peter van Muijen;Peter van Muijen

  • Design of a RCT evaluating the (cost-) effectiveness of a lifestyle intervention for male construction workers at risk for cardiovascular disease: the health under construction study.

    Iris F Groeneveld;Iris F Groeneveld;Karin I Proper;Karin I Proper;Allard J van der Beek;Allard J van der Beek;Cor van Duivenbooden

  • The effect of lifting during work on low-back pain – a health impact assessment based on a meta-analysis

    Pieter Coenen;Vincent Gouttebarge;Aafje S A M van der Burght;Jaap H van Dieën

  • Physical Activity for People with a Disability: A Conceptual Model

    Hidde P van der Ploeg;Allard J van der Beek;Allard J van der Beek;Luc H V van der Woude;Willem van Mechelen;Willem van Mechelen

  • Do highly physically active workers die early? A systematic review with meta-analysis of data from 193 696 participants

    Pieter Coenen;Pieter Coenen;Maaike A Huysmans;Andreas Holtermann;Niklas Krause

  • Pushing and pulling in relation to musculoskeletal disorders: a review of risk factors

    M. J. M. Hoozemans;A. J. Van Der Beek;M. H. W. Frings-Dresen;F. J. H. Van Dijk

  • Effectiveness of physical activity programs at worksites with respect to work-related outcomes

    Karin I Proper;Bart J Staal;Vincent H Hildebrandt;Allard J van der Beek

  • Should office workers spend fewer hours at their computer? A systematic review of the literature

    Unknown

  • The relation between body mass index and musculoskeletal symptoms in the working population

    Laura Viester;Laura Viester;Evert A L M Verhagen;Evert A L M Verhagen;Karen M Oude Hengel;Karen M Oude Hengel;Lando L J Koppes

  • Measuring individual work performance: identifying and selecting indicators.

    L. Koopmans;C.M. Bernaards;V.H. Hildebrandt;H.C.W. de Vet

  • The effects of shift work on body weight change - a systematic review of longitudinal studies

    Alwin van Drongelen;Cécile R L Boot;Suzanne L Merkus;Tjabe Smid

  • The Relationship Between Shift Work and Metabolic Risk Factors: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Studies.

    Karin I. Proper;Daniëlla van de Langenberg;Wendy Rodenburg;Roel C.H. Vermeulen

  • The association between physical activity and neck and low back pain: a systematic review

    Ekalak Sitthipornvorakul;Prawit Janwantanakul;Nithima Purepong;Praneet Pensri

  • Lifestyle-focused interventions at the workplace to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease--a systematic review.

    Iris F Groeneveld;Karin I Proper;Allard J van der Beek;Vincent H Hildebrandt

  • Psychosocial work characteristics in relation to neck and upper limb symptoms.

    Swenne G. van den Heuvel;Allard J. van der Beek;Allard J. van der Beek;Birgitte M. Blatter;Wilhelmina E. Hoogendoorn

  • Gender differences in the relations between work-related physical and psychosocial risk factors and musculoskeletal complaints.

    Wendela E Hooftman;Mireille N M van Poppel;Allard J van der Beek;Paulien M Bongers

  • The effect of a balance training programme on centre of pressure excursion in one-leg stance

    Evert Verhagen;Maarten Bobbert;Melanie Inklaar;Marike van Kalken

  • The influence of chronic health problems and work-related factors on loss of paid employment among older workers

    Fenna R M Leijten;Astrid de Wind;Astrid de Wind;Astrid de Wind;Swenne G van den Heuvel;Jan Fekke Ybema

  • Why older workers work beyond the retirement age: a qualitative study.

    Ranu Sewdas;Ranu Sewdas;Astrid de Wind;Astrid de Wind;Lennart G.L. van der Zwaan;Wieke E. van der Borg

  • Health, job characteristics, skills, and social and financial factors in relation to early retirement--results from a longitudinal study in the Netherlands.

    Astrid de Wind de Wind;Goedele A Geuskens;Jan Fekke Ybema;Birgitte M Blatter

  • Evaluation of an mHealth intervention aiming to improve health-related behavior and sleep and reduce fatigue among airline pilots

    Alwin van Drongelen;Cécile R. L. Boot;Hynek Hlobil;Jos W. R. Twisk

Frequent Co-Authors

Johannes R. Anema
Johannes R. Anema Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Jan Fekke Ybema
Jan Fekke Ybema Utrecht University
Henrica C.W. de Vet
Henrica C.W. de Vet University of Amsterdam
Judith E. Bosmans
Judith E. Bosmans Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Martijn Huisman
Martijn Huisman Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Ernst Thomas Bohlmeijer
Ernst Thomas Bohlmeijer University of Twente
Dorly J. H. Deeg
Dorly J. H. Deeg University of Amsterdam
Toon W. Taris
Toon W. Taris Utrecht University
Tineke A. Abma
Tineke A. Abma Leiden University
Anton E. Kunst
Anton E. Kunst University of Amsterdam

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