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Erik J. A. Scherder is affiliated with Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Their research predominantly focuses on the field of Medicine, with particular emphasis on Psychiatry and Mental Health, Cognitive Neuroscience, Physiology, General Health Professions, and Sociology and Political Science.

The main topics covered by their work include Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research, Misinformation and Its Impacts, Music Therapy and Health, Physical Activity and Health, Media Influence and Health, Behavioral Health and Interventions, and Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy.

Their recent papers demonstrate engagement with diverse aspects of health and cognitive sciences. Selected publications include:

  • Effects of low- and high-intensity physical exercise on physical and cognitive function in older persons with dementia: a randomized controlled trial (2020), Alzheimer s Research & Therapy
  • Association of a Public Health Campaign About Coronavirus Disease 2019 Promoted by News Media and a Social Influencer With Self-reported Personal Hygiene and Physical Distancing in the Netherlands (2020), JAMA Network Open
  • A media intervention applying debunking versus non-debunking content to combat vaccine misinformation in elderly in the Netherlands: A digital randomised trial (2021), EClinicalMedicine
  • The effects of a moderate physical activity intervention on physical fitness and cognition in healthy elderly with low levels of physical activity: a randomized controlled trial (2023), Alzheimer s Research & Therapy
  • The impact of pain on the course of ADL functioning in patients with dementia (2020), Age and Ageing

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Erik J. A. Scherder include Leonard Hofstra, Sietske A.M. Sikkes, H. Yousuf, Jagat Narula, and Maarten V. Milders.

The researcher has been published regularly in journals such as Alzheimer s & Dementia, Alzheimer s Research & Therapy, JAMA Network Open, Journal of Alzheimer s Disease, and BMC Geriatrics, reflecting the focus on neurodegenerative diseases and associated interventions.

Best Publications

  • Special Care Units and Traditional Care in Dementia: Relationship with Behavior, Cognition, Functional Status and Quality of Life - A Review

    Jeroen S. Kok;Ina J. Berg;Erik J.A. Scherder

  • Physical exercise and executive functions in preadolescent children, adolescents and young adults: a meta-analysis

    Lot Verburgh;Marsh Königs;Erik J A Scherder;Jaap Oosterlaan

  • The effect of physical activity on cognitive function in patients with dementia: A meta-analysis of randomized control trials

    C. Groot;A.M. Hooghiemstra;P.G.H.M. Raijmakers;B.N.M. van Berckel

  • Executive Functioning in Highly Talented Soccer Players

    Lot Verburgh;Erik J. A. Scherder;Paul A.M. van Lange;Jaap Oosterlaan

  • Reduced Self-Control after 3 Months of Imprisonment; A Pilot Study.

    Jesse Meijers;Joke M. Harte;Gerben Meynen;Gerben Meynen;Pim Cuijpers

  • Pain management in patients with dementia.

    Wilco P Achterberg;Marjoleine J C Pieper;Annelore H van Dalen-Kok;Margot W M de Waal

  • Review of effects of physical activity on strength, balance, mobility and ADL performance in elderly subjects with dementia.

    Christiaan G. Blankevoort;Marieke J. G. van Heuvelen;Froukje Boersma;Helga Luning

  • On the Relationship between Motor Performance and Executive Functioning in Children with Intellectual Disabilities.

    Esther Hartman;Suzanne Houwen;Erik Scherder;Chris Visscher

  • Pain processing in dementia and its relation to neuropathology

    Erik J A Scherder;Joseph A Sergeant;Dick F Swaab

  • Gait in ageing and associated dementias; its relationship with cognition

    Erik Scherder;Laura Eggermont;Dick Swaab;Marieke van Heuvelen

  • Recent developments in pain in dementia

    Erik Scherder;Joukje Oosterman;Dick Swaab;Keela Herr

  • Motor performance of children with mild intellectual disability and borderline intellectual functioning

    P. J. Vuijk;Esther Hartman;E. Scherder;Chris Visscher

  • Physical activity and executive functions in the elderly with mild cognitive impairment

    E. J. A. Scherder;J. Van Paasschen;J.-B. Deijen;S. Van Der Knokke

  • Longitudinal Analysis of Music Education on Executive Functions in Primary School Children

    Artur C. Jaschke;Artur C. Jaschke;Henkjan Honing;Erik J. A. Scherder

  • A 9-week aerobic and strength training program improves cognitive and motor function in patients with dementia: a randomized, controlled trial

    Willem J.R. Bossers;Lucas H.V. van der Woude;Froukje Boersma;Tibor Hortobágyi

  • Circadian and age-related modulation of thermoreception and temperature regulation: mechanisms and functional implications.

    Eus J W Van Someren;Roy J E M Raymann;Erik J A Scherder;Hein A M Daanen

  • Mastication for the mind-The relationship between mastication and cognition in ageing and dementia

    R.A.F. Weijenberg;E.J.A. Scherder;F. Lobbezoo

  • Frail Institutionalized Older Persons: A Comprehensive Review on Physical Exercise, Physical Fitness, Activities of Daily Living, and Quality-of-Life

    Elizabeth Weening-Dijksterhuis;Mathieu H. G. de Greef;Erik J. A. Scherder;Joris P. J. Slaets

  • Visual analogue scales for pain assessment in Alzheimer's disease.

    Erik J.A. Scherder;Anke Bouma

  • Motor-skill learning in Alzheimer's disease: a review with an eye to the clinical practice

    Ilse A. D. A. van Halteren-van Tilborg;Erik J. A. Scherder;Wouter Hulstijn;Wouter Hulstijn

  • Pain in Dementia

    Erik Scherder;Keela Herr;Gisèle Pickering;Stephen Gibson

Frequent Co-Authors

Anke Bouma
Anke Bouma University of Groningen
Hannie C. Comijs
Hannie C. Comijs VU University Medical Center
Carlo Schuengel
Carlo Schuengel Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Jaap Oosterlaan
Jaap Oosterlaan University of Amsterdam
Chris Visscher
Chris Visscher University Medical Center Groningen
Heleen M. Evenhuis
Heleen M. Evenhuis Erasmus University Rotterdam
Esther Hartman
Esther Hartman University Medical Center Groningen
Jan Berend Deijen
Jan Berend Deijen Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Wiebo Brouwer
Wiebo Brouwer University of Groningen
John van der Kamp
John van der Kamp Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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