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2000-2009

  1. Wesseling J, Dekker J, van den Berg WB, Bierma-Zeinstra SM, Boers M, Cats HA, Deckers P, Gorter KJ, Heuts PH, Hilberdink WK, Kloppenburg M, Nelissen RG, Oosterveld FG, Oostveen JC, Roorda LD, Viergever MA, ten Wolde S, Lafeber FP, Bijlsma JW. CHECK (Cohort Hip and Cohort Knee): similarities and differences with the Osteoarthritis Initiative. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 2009: 68:1413-9.

  2. Dekker J, Williams RB. Heralding the new publisher: strategic alliance and improved service. International  Journal of Behavioral  Medicine, 2009;16:1-2.

  3. Dallmeijer AJ, Beckerman H, de Groot V, van de Port IG, Lankhorst GJ, Dekker  J. Long-term effect of comorbidity on the course of physical functioning in patients after stroke and with multiple sclerosis. Journal of  Rehabilitation Medicine, 2009;41:322-6.

  4. Sloots M, Scheppers EF, van de Weg FB, Dekker JH, Bartels EA, Geertzen JH, Dekker J. Higher dropout rate in non-native patients than in native patients in rehabilitation in The Netherlands. International Journal of Rehabilittaion Research, 2009, 32:232-7.

  5. Sloots M, Scheppers EF, Bartels EA, Dekker JH, Geertzen JH, Dekker J. First rehabilitation consultation in patients of non-native origin: Factors that lead to tension in the patient-physician interaction. Disability and Rehabilitation, 2009;31:1853-61.

  6. van Dijk GM, Veenhof C, Lankhorst GJ, Dekker J. Limitations in activities in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee: the relationship with body functions, comorbidity and cognitive functioning. Disability and Rehabilitation, 2009;31:1685-91.

  7. Dekker J. Measurement instruments in behavioral medicine. International  Journal of  Behavioral  Medicine, 2009;16:89-90

  8. Dekker J, van Dijk GM, Veenhof C. Risk factors for functional decline in osteoarthritis of the hip or knee. Current Opinion in Rheumatology,  2009, 21:520-4.

  9. van Weely SF, van Denderen CJ, van der Horst-Bruinsma IE, Nurmohamed MT, Dijkmans BA, Dekker J, Steultjens MP. Reproducibility of performance measures of  physical function based on the BASFI, in ankylosing spondylitis. Rheumatology, 2009, 48:1254-60

  10. de Groot V, Beckerman H, Uitdehaag BM, Hintzen RQ, Minneboo A, Heymans MW, Lankhorst GJ, Polman CH, Bouter LM; Functional Prognostication and Disability Study Group. Physical and cognitive functioning after 3 years can be predicted using information from the diagnostic process in recently diagnosed multiple sclerosis. Archives of  Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2009, 90:1478-88.

  11. Dallmeijer AJ, Beckerman H, de Groot V, van de Port IG, Lankhorst GJ, Dekker J. Long-term effect of comorbidity on the course of physical functioning in patients after stroke and with multiple sclerosis. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2009, 41: 322- 326.

  12. Peter WF, Steultjens MP, Mesman T, Dekker J, Hoeksma AF. Interobserver reliability of the Amsterdam Severity Scale in Stenosing Tenosynovitis (ASSiST). Journal of  Hand Therapy, 2009, 22:355-9

  13. Holla J, Fluit M, van Schaardenburg D, Dekker J, Verhagen E, Steultjens M. Recreational exercise in rheumatic diseases. International Journal of  Sports Medicine, 2009, 30:814-20.

  14. Castien RF, Windt DAWM van der, Dekker J, Mutsaers B, Groot A. Effectiveness of manual therapy compared to usual care by the general practitioner for chronic tension-type headache: design of a randomised clinical trial. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2009, 10:21. DOI 10.1186/1471-2474-10-21.

  15. Verweij L, Schoor N van, Deeg D, Dekker J, Visser M. Physical activity and incident clinical knee OA in older adults. Arthritis & Rheumatism (Arthritis Care & Research), 2009, 61: 152-157.

  16. Dekker J. Theories in behavioral medicine. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 2008; 15: 1-3. (Editorial)

  17. Dijk GM van, Veenhof C, Schellevis F, Hulsmans H, Bakker JPJ, Arwert H, Dekker JHM, Lankhorst GJ, Dekker J. Comorbidity, limitations in activities and pain in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2008; 9: 95.

  18. Beckerman H, Zee IE van, Groot V de, Bos GAM van den, Lankhorst GJ, Dekker J. Utilzation of health care by patients with multiple sclerosis on professional and patient-defined health needs. Multiple Sclerosis, 2008; 14: 1269-1279.

  19. Leeden M van der, Steultjens MPM, Ursum J, Dahmen R, Roorda LD, Schaardenburg D, Dekker J. Prevalence and course of forefoot impairments and walking disability in the frist eight years rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis & Rheumatism (Arthritis Care & Research), 2008; 59; 1596-1602.

  20. Leeden M van der, Steultjens MPM, Terwee C, Rosenbaum D, Turner D, Woodburn J, Dekker J. A systematic review of instruments measuring foot function, foot pain, and foot-related disability in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis & Rheumatism (Arthritis Care & Research), 2008; 59; 1257-1269.

  21. Swinkels ICS, Hart D, Deutscher D, Bosch WJH van der, Dekker J, Bakker DH, Ende CHM van der. Comparing patient characteristics and treatment processes in patients receiving physical therapy in the United States, Israel, and the Netherlands. Crosssectional analyses of data from three  clinical databases. BMC Health Services Research 2008; 8: 163.

  22. Muslimovic D, Post B, Speelman JD, Schmand B, Haan RJ de, CARPA Study Group. Determinants of disability and quality of life in mild to moderate Parkinson disease. Neurology, 2008; 70: 2241-2247.

  23. Stolwijk-Swuste JM, Beelen A, Lankhort GJ, Nollet F, CARPA Study Group. The course of functional status and muscle strength in patients with late-onset sequelae of poliomyelitis: a systematic review. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2008; 86: 1693-1701.

  24. Stolwijk-Swuste JM, Beelen A, Lankhort GJ, Nollet F, CARPA Study Group. SF36 Physical functioning scake and 2-minute walk test advocated as core qualifiers to evaluate physical functioning in patients with late-onset sequelae of poliomyelitis. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2008; 40: 387-392.

  25. Post B, Speelman JD, Haan RJ de, CARPA Study Group. Clinical heterogeneity in newly diagnosed Parkinson’s disease. Journal of Neurology, 2008; 716-722.

  26. Aro AR, Smith J, Dekker J. Contextual evidence in clinical medicine and health promotion. European Journal of Public Health, 2008; 18: 548-549

  27. Esch M van der, Steultjens M, Harlaar J, Wolterbeek N, Knol D, Dekker J. Varus-Valgus motion and functional ability in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Annals Rheumatic Diseases, 2008; 67: 471-477. 

  28. Graff MJL, Adang EMM, Vernooij-Dassen MJM, Thijssen M, Dekker J, Jönsson L, Thijssen M., Hoefnagels WHL, Olde Rikkert MGM. Community based occupational therapy for patients with dementia and their care givers: cost effectiveness study. BMJ 2008; 336:134-8

  29. Esch M van der, Steultjens M, Harlaar J, Wolterbeek N, Knol DL, Dekker J. Knee varus-valgus motion during gait - a measure of joint stability in patients with osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2008; 16:522-5.

  30. Wees PJ van der, Jamtvedt G, Rebbeck T. de Bie RA, Dekker J, Hendriks EJ. Multifaceted stategies may increase implementation of physiotherapy guidelines. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 2008; 54: 233-241.

  31. Stolwijk-Swuste JM, Beelen A, Lankhort GJ, Nollet F, CARPA Study Group. Impact of age and comorbidity on the functioning of patients with sequelae of poliomyelitis: a cross-sectional study. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2007; 39: 56-62.

  32. Post B, Merkus MP, Haan RJ de, Speelman JD, CARPA Stdy Group. Prognostic factors for the progression of Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review. Movement Disorders, 2007; 13: 1839-1851.

  33. Terwee CB, Bot SD, de Boer MR, van der Windt DA, Knol DL, Dekker J, Bouter LM, de Vet HC. Author reply: criteria for good measurement properties. Journal of Clinical  Epidemiology 2007;60:1315-16 (letter).

  34. Stolwijk-Swüste JM, Beelen A, Lankhorst G, Nollet F; the CARPA study group. Impact of age and co-morbidity on the functioning of patients with sequelae of poliomyelitis: a cross-sectional study. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 2007;39: 56-62.

  35. Terwee CB, Bot SD, de Boer MR, van der Windt DA, Knol DL, Dekker J, Bouter LM, de Vet HC. Author reply: criteria for good measurement properties. Journal of Clinical  Epidemiology 2007;60:1315-16 (letter).

  36. Graff MJ, Vernooij-Dassen MJ, Thijssen M, Dekker J, Hoefnagels WH, Olderikkert MG.Effects of community occupational therapy on quality of life, mood, and health status in dementia patients and their caregivers: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Gerontolology: Medical Sciences 2007;62:1002-9.

  37. Groenendijk JJ, Swinkels ICF, Bakker D de, Dekker J, Ende CHM van den. Physical therapy management of low back pain has changed. Health Policy 2007; 80: 492-499.

  38. Poerbodipoero SJ, Steultjens MPM, Beek AJ van der, Dekker J. Pain, disabilities in daily activities and work participation in patients with traumatic hand injury. British Journmal of Hand Therapy 2007; 12(2): 40-47  

  39. Pisters M, Veenhof C, Meeteren N van, Ostelo R, Bakker D de, Schellevis F, Dekker J. Long term effectiveness of exercise therapy in patients with osteoarthritis of hip or knee: a systematic review. Arthritis and Rheumatism 2007; 57: 1245-1253

  40. Hurkmans E, van der Esch M, Ostelo R, Knol D, Dekker J, Steultjens M.  Reproducibility of the Measurement of Knee Joint Proprioception in Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Knee and Healthy Subjects. Arthritis and Rheumatism 2007; 57:1398-1403

  41. Wees PhJ van der, Hendriks EJ, Custers JW, Burgers JS, Dekker J, de Bie RA. Comparison of international guideline programs to evaluate and update the Dutch program for clinical guideline development in physical therapy. BMC Health Serv Res 2007; 7(1):191.

  42. Dekker J. Defining the profile. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine 2007; 14: 1-2

  43. Dallmeijer AJ, Groot V de, Roord LD, Schepers VPM, Lindeman E, Berg LH van den, Beelen A, Dekker J. Cross-diagnostic validity of the SF-36 physical functioning scale in patients with stroke, multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a study using Rasch analysis. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 2007; 39: 163- 169.

  44. Esch M van der, Steultjens M, Lems WF, Dekker J Gender differences in varus-valgus laxity in osteoarthritis of the knee. Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology 2007; 36: 157-158.

  45. Bot SDM, Terwee CB, Windt DAWM van der, Beek AJ van der, Bouter LM, Dekker J. Work-related physical and psychosocial risk factors for sick leave in patients with neck or upper extremity complaints. International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health 2007; 80: 733-741.

  46. Esch M van der, Steultjens M, Harlaar J, Knol D, Lems W, Dekker J. Joint proprioception, muscle strength, and functional ability in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Arthritis and Rheumatism_(Arthritis Care and Research) 2007; 57: 787-793.

  47. Leeden M. van der, Steultjens M., Dekker JHM, Prins APA, Dekker J. The relationship between disease duration to foot function, pain and disability in rheumatoid arthritis patients with foot complaints. Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology 2007; 25: 275-280.

  48. Veenhof C, Van den Ende CHM, Dekker J, Köke AJ., Oostendorp RAB, Bijlsma JWJ. Which patients with osteoarthritis of the hip and/or knee benefit most from behavioral graded activity ?  International Journal of Behavioral Medicine 2007; 14: 86 – 91.

  49. Terwee CB, Bot SDM, Boer MR de, Windt DAWM van der, Knol DL, Dekker J, Bouter LM, Vet HCW de. Quality criteria were proposed for measurement properties of health status questionnaires. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology 2007; 60: 34-72.

  50. Swinkels ICS, van den Ende CHM, de Bakker D, van der Wees Ph, Hart DL, Deutscher D, van den Bosch WJH, Dekker J. Clinical databases in physical therapy. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 2007; 23: 153-67

  51. Van der Wees PhJ, Hendriks EJM, Jansen MJ, van Beers H, de Bie RA, Dekker J. Adherence to physiotherapy clinical guideline acute ankle injury and determinants of adherence: a cohort study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007, 8: 45

  52. Coupé VMH, Veenhof C, van Tulder MW , Dekker J, Bijlsma JWJ, van den Ende CHM. The cost effectiveness of behavioural graded activity in patients with osteoarthritis of hip and/or knee. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 2007; 66: 215-221

  53. Leemrijse C, Boer ME de, Ende CHM van den, Ribbe MW, Dekker J. Factors associated with physiotherapy provision in a population of elderly nursing home residents; a cross sectional study. BMC Geriatrics 2007; 7: 7 (doi:10.1186/1471-2318-7-7)

  54. Boer ME de, Leemrijse CJ, van den Ende CHM, Ribbe MW, Dekker J. The availability of allied health care in nursing homes. Disability and Rehabilitation 2007; 29: 665-670

  55. Sturkenboom  I, Dekker J, Scheppers E, van Dongen E , Dekker J. Healing care? Rehabilitation of female immigrant patients with chronic pain from a family perspective. Disability and Rehabilitation 2007; 4: 323-332

  56. Dallmeijer AJ, Dekker J, Roorda LD, Knol DJ, Baalen B van, Groot V de, Schepers VPM, Lankhorst GJ. Response to the Letter to the Editor by Carl V. Granger. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 2006; 38: 393.

  57. Esch M van der, Steultjens M, Knol DL, Dinant H, Dekker J. Joint laxity modifies the relationship between muscle strength and functional ability in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Arthritis and Rheumatism (Arthritis Care and Research) 2006; 55: 953-959.

  58. Donkervoort M, Dekker J, Deelman B. The course of aparaxia and ADL functioning in left hemisphere stroke patients treated in rehabilitation centers and nursing homes. Clinical Rehabilitation 2006; 20: 1085-1093.

  59. Graff MJL, Vernooij-Dassen MJM, Thijssen M, Dekker J, Hoefnagels WHL, Olde Rikkert MGM. Community based occupational therapy for patients with dementia and their care givers: randomised controlled trial. BMJ  2006 DOI: 10 1136/bmj.39001.688843.BE

  60. Veenhof C, van Hasselt TJ, Köke AJA, Dekker J. Bijlsma JWJ, van den Ende CHM. Active involvement and long-term goals influence long-term adherence to behavioural graded activity in patients with osteoarthritis: a qualitative study. Australian Journal of  Physiotherapy 2006; 52: 273-8.

  61. Veenhof C, Köke AJA, Dekker J, Oostendorp RA, Bijlsma JWJ, van Tulder MW, van den Ende CHM. Effectiveness of behavioral graded activity in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip and/or knee: a randomized clinical trial. Arthritis and Rheumatism 2006; 55: 925-34.

  62. Graff MJL, Vernooij-Dassen MJM, Zajec J, Olde Rikkert MGM, Hoefnagels WHL, Dekker J. How can occupational therapy improve the daily performance and communication of an older patient with dementia and his primary caregiver? Dementia 2006; 5: 503-32.

  63. Calsbeek H, Rijken M, Bekkers MJTM, van Berge Henegouwen GP, Dekker J. Coping in adolescents and your adults with chronic digestive disorders: impact on school and leisure activities. Psychology and Health 2006; 21: 447-62.

  64. Terwee CB, Mokkink LB, Steultjens MPM, Dekker J. Performance-based methods for measuring the physical function of patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee: a systematic review of measurement properties. Rheumatology 2006; 45: 890-902.

  65. Ende van den CHM, Steultjens EMJ, Bouter LM, Dekker J. Clinical heterogeneity was a common problem in Cochrane reviews of physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology 2006; 59: 914-19.

  66. Schepers VPM, Ketelaar M, Visser-Meily JMA, Dekker J, Lindeman E. Responsiveness of functional health status measures frequently used in stroke research. Disability and  Rehabilitation 2006; 17: 1035-40.

  67. Van Dijk G, Dekker J, Veenhof C, van den Ende CHM. Course of functional status and pain in osteoarthritis of the hip or knee: a systematic review of the literature. Arthritis and Rheumatism 2006; 55: 779-85.

  68. Dallmeijer AJ, Dekker J, Knol DL, Kalmijn S, Schepers VP, De G, V et al. Dimensional structure of the SF-36 in neurological patients. Journal of  Clinical Epidemiology 2006; 59: 541-43.

  69. Scheppers E, Dongen E van , Dekker J, Geertzen J, Dekker J. Potential barriers to the use of health services among ethnic minorities: a review. Family Practice 2006; 23: 325-48.

  70. Wees PhJ van der, Lenssen AF, Hendriks EJM, Stomp DJ, Dekker J, Bie RA de Effectiveness of exercise therapy and manual therapy in acute ankle sprains and  functional instability: a systematic review. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy 2006; 52: 27-37.

  71. Calsbeek H, Rijken M, Dekker J, Berge Henegouwen GP van. Disease characteristics as determinants of the labour market position of adolescents and young adults with chronic digestive disorders. European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2006; 18: 203-209.

  72. Steultjens M, Dekker J. Esch M van der.The pros and cons of muscle co-contraction in osteoarthritis of the knee: comment on the article by Lewek et al. Arthritis and Rheumatism 2006; 54: 1354-5 (author reply)

  73. Steultjens M, Dekker J, Esch M van der. The pros and cons of muscle cocontraction in osteoarthritis of the knee: comment on the article by Lewek et al. Arthritis and Rheumatism 2006; 54: 1354 (letter)

  74. Esch M van der, Steultjens M, Ostelo RW, Harlaar J, Dekker J. Reproducibility of instrumented knee joint laxity measurement in healthy subjects. Rheumatology 2006; 45: 595 – 599.

  75. Calsbeek H, Rijken M, Bekkers MJTM, Dekker J, Berge Henegouwen GP van. School and leisure activities in adolescents and young adults with chronic digestive disorders: impact of burden of disease. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine 2006; 13: 121 – 130.

  76. Waal JM van der, Bot SDM, Terwee CB, Windt DAWM van der, Schellevis FG, Bouter LM, Dekker J. The incidences of and consultation rate for lower extremity complaints in general practice. Annals of Rheumatic Diseases 2006; 65: 809 – 815.

  77. Waal JM van der, Bot SDM, Terwee CB, Windt DAWM van der, Scholten RJPM, Bouter LM, Dekker J. The course and prognosis of hip complaints in general practice. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 2006; 31: 297 – 308.

  78. Leeden M van der, Steultjens M, Dekker JH, Prins AP, Dekker J. Forefoot joint damage, pain and disability in rheumatoid arthritis patients with foot complaints: the role of plantar pressure and gait characteristics. Rheumatology 2006; 45: 465 – 469.

  79. Veenhof C, Bijlsma JWJ, van den Ende CHM, van Dijk GM, Pisters MF, Dekker J. Psychometric evaluation of osteoarthrtitis questionnaires: a systematic review of the literature. Arthritis and Rheumatism (Arthitis Care and Research) 2006; 55: 480 – 492.

  80. Hoeksma HL, Ende CHM van den, Breedveld FC, Ronday HK, Dekker J.  A comparison of the OARSI response criteria with patient’s global assessment in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip treated with a non-pharmocological intervention. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2006; 14: 77 -81.

  81. Waal JM van der, Terwee CB, Windt DAWM van der, Bouter LM, Dekker J Health-related and overall quality of life of patients with chronic hip and knee complaints in general practice. Quality of Life Research, 2005, 14, 795 – 803.

  82. Smidt N, de Vet H, Dekker J. Systemic reviews are inevitably out of date. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy 2005; 51: 195.

  83. Eyssen ICJM, Beelen A, Dedding C, Cardol M, Dekker J. The reproducibility of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Clinical Rehabilitation 2005; 19: 888-894.

  84. Swinkels ICS, Wimmers RH, Groenewegen PP, van den Bosch WJH, Dekker J, van den Ende CHM. What factors explain the number of physical therapy treatment sessions in patients referred with low back pain; a multilevel analysis. BMC Health Services Research 2005; 5: 74.

  85. Waal JM van der, Bot SD, Terwee CB, Windt DA van der, Scholten RJ, Bouter LM, Dekker J. Course and prognosis of knee complaints in general practice. Arthritis and Rheumatism (Arthritis Care and Research) 2005; 53: 920-30.

  86. Dallmeijer AJ, Dekker J, Roorda LD, Knol DL, van Baalen B, de Groot V, Schepers VPM, Lankhorst GJ. Differential item functioning of the Functional Independence Measure in higher performing neurological patients. Journal of  Rehabilitation Medicine 2005; 37: 346-52.

  87. Esch M van, Steultjens M, Wieringa A, Dinant H, Dekker J. Structural joint changes, malalignment, and laxity in osteoarthritis of the knee. Scandinavian  Journal of  Rheumatology 2005; 34: 298-301.

  88. Dekker J, Dallmeijer AJ, Lankhorst GJ. Clinimetrics in rehabilitation medicine: current issues in developing and applying measurement instruments. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2005; 37: 193-201.

  89. Bot SD, Waal JM van der, Terwee CB, Windt DA van der, Scholten RJ, Bouter LM, Dekker J. Predictors of outcome in neck and shoulder symptoms: a cohort study in general practice. Spine 2005; 30: E 459- 470

  90. Smidt N, De Vet HCW, Bouter LM, Dekker J. The effectiveness of exercise therapy: a best evidence summary of systematic reviews. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 2005; 51: 71 – 85.

  91. Swinkels ICS, Ende CHM van den, Bosch W van den, Dekker J, Wimmers R. Physiotherapy management of low back pain: does practice match the Dutch guidelines? Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 2005; 51: 35 – 41.

  92. Bot SDM, Waal JM van der, Terwee CB, Windt DAWM van der, Bouter LM, Dekker J. Course and prognosis of elbow complaints: a cohort study in general practice. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 2005; 64: 1331 – 1336.

  93. Rijken M, Kerkhof M van, Dekker J, Schellevis F. Comorbidity of chronic diseases: effects of disease pairs on physical and mental functioning. Quality of Life Research, 2005; 14: 45 – 55.

  94. Waal JM van der, Terwee CB, Windt DAWM van der, Bouter LM, Dekker J. The impact of nontraumatic hip and knee disorders on health related quality of life as measured with the SF36 or SF12. A systematic review. Quality of Life Research, 2005; 14: 1141 – 1155.

  95. Veenhof C, Dekker J, Bijlsma JWJ, Ende CHM van den. Influence of various recruitment strategies on the study population and outcome of a randomized controlled trial involving patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee. Arthritis and Rheumatísm (Arthritis Care and Research), 2005; 53: 375 – 382.

  96. Hoeksma HL, Dekker J, Ronday HK, Breedveld FC, Ende CHM van den. Manual therapy in osteoarthritis of the hip: outcome in specific subgroups. Rheumatology, 2005; 44: 461 – 464.

  97. Bot SDM, Waal JM van der, Terwee CB, Windt DAWM van der, Schellevis FG, Bouter LM, Dekker J. Incidence and prevalence of complaints of the neck and upper extremity in general practice. Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, 2005; 64: 118 – 123.

  98. Steultjens EMJ, Dekker J, Bouter LM, Ende CHM van den. Evidence of the efficacy of occupational therapy in different conditions: the state of the art. Clinical Rehabilitation, 2005; 19; 247 – 254.

  99. Bijlsma JWJ, Dekker J. A step forward for exercise in the management of osteoarthritis. Rheumatology, 2005; 44: 5-6.

  100. Dedding C, Cardol M, Eyssen ICJM, Dekker J, Beelen A. Validity of the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure. Clinical Rehabilitation, 2004; 18: 660 – 667.

  101. Steultjens EMJ, Dekker J, Bouter LM, Jellema S, Bakker EB, Van den Ende CH. Occupational therapy for community dwelling elderly people. Age and Aging, 2004; 33: 453 – 460.

  102. Hoeksma HL, Dekker J, Ronday HK, Heering A, Lubbe N van der, Vel C, Breedveld FC, Ende CHM van der. A comparison of manual therapy and exercise therapy in osteoarthritis of the hip: a randomized clinical trial. Arthritis and Rheumatism (Arthirtis Care and Research) , 2004; 51: 722 – 729.

  103. Peppen RPS van, Kwakkel G, Wood-Dauphinee S, Hendriks HJM, Wees PhJ van der, Dekker J. The impact of physical therapy on functional outcomes after stroke: what’s the evidence ? Clinical Rehabilitation, 2004; 18: 833 – 862.

  104. Bot. SDM, Terwee CB, Windt DAWM van der, Feleus A, Bierma-Zeinstra SM, Knol DL, Bouter LM, Dekker J. Internal consistency and validity of a new physical workload questionnaire. Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2004; 61:980 – 986.

  105. Esch M. van der et al. Respiratory muscle performance as determinant for exercise capacity in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy, 2004, 50, 41-45.

  106. Steultjens EMJ, Dekker J, Bouter LM, Nes JCM van de, Lambregts BLM, Ende CHM. Occupational therapy for children with cerebral palsy. Clinical Rehabilitation, 2004, 18, 1-14.

  107. Biermans MCJ, Dekker J, Ende CHM. van den  Prescription of technical aids by general practitioners in the Netherlands. Health Policy, 2004, 67, 107-113.

  108. Steultjens EMJ, Bouter LLM, Dekker JJ, Kuyk MMAH, Schaardenburg DD, Van den Ende ECHM. Occupational therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2004, Issue 1. Art. No.: CD003114. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003114.pub2.

  109. Bot SDM, Terwee CB, Windt DAWM, Bouter LM, Dekker J, Vet HCW de.       Clinimetric evaluation of shoulder disability questionnaires. Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, 2004, 63, 335-341.

  110. Waal JM van der, Bot SD, Terwee CB, Windt DAWM, Bouter LM, Dekker J. Determinants of the clinical course of musculoskeletal complaints in general practice: design of a cohort study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2003, 4, 3.

  111. Bensing JM, Caris-Verhallen WMCM, Dekker J, Delnoij D, Groenewegen PP. Doing the right thing and doing it right: towards a framework for assessing the policy relevance of health services research. International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, 2003, 19, 604-612.

  112. Graff MJL, Vernooij-Dassen MJFJ, Hoefnagels WHL, Dekker J, Witte LP. Occupational therapy at home for older individuals with mild to moderate cognitive impairments and their primary caregivers: a pilot study. OT JR – Occupation Participation and Health, 2003, 23, 155 – 164.

  113. Esch M van der, Heimans M, Dekker J. Factors contributing to possession and use of walking aids among persons with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis  Arthritis and Rheumatism (Arthritis Care and Research), 2003, 838-842.

  114. Hendriks EJM, Kerssens JJ, Dekker J, Nelson RM, Oostendorp RAB, Zee J van der. One-time physical therapist consultation in primary health care. Physical Therapy, 2003, 83, 918 – 931.

  115. Bot SDM, Terwee CB, Windt DAWM, Bouter LM, Dekker J, Vet HCW de. Psychometric evaluation of self-report questionnaires: the development of a checklist. Proceedings of the Second Workshop on Research Methodology.  Amsterdam: VU University, 2003.

  116. Hoeksma HL, Ende CHM van den, Ronday HK, Heering A, Breedveld FC, Dekker J. Comparison of the responsiveness of the harris Hip Score with generic measures for hip function in osteoarthritis of the hip. Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, 2003, 62, 935 – 938.

  117. Dekker J, Rijken M, Poppel M van, Bruin A de. The possession and use of technical aids among persons with a somatic chronic disease. Disability and Rehabilitation, 2003, 25, 393 – 398.

  118. Steultjens EMJ, Dekker J, Bouter LM, Cardol M, Van de Nes JCM, Van den Ende CHM. Occupational therapy for multiple sclerosis. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2003, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD003608. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD003608.

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  120. Steultjens EMJ, Dekker J, Bouter LM, Nes JCM van de, Cup, EHC, Ende CHM van den. Occupational therapy in stroke: systematic review. Stroke, 2003, 34, 676 – 687.

  121. Steultjens EMJ, Dekker J, Bouter LM, Schaardenburg D, Kuyk MAH van, Ende CHM van den. Occupational therapy for rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis and Rheumatism (Arthritis Care and Research), 2002, 47, 672-685.

  122. Steultjens MPM, Dekker J, Bijlsma J. Avoidance of activity and disability in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee: the mediating role of muscle weakness. Arthritis and Rheumatism, 2002, 46, 1784-1788.

  123. Calsbeek H, Rijken M, Bekkers MJTM, Kerssens JJ, Dekker J, Berge Henegouwen GP van. Social position of adolescents with chronic digestive disorders. European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 2002, 14, 543-549.

  124. Donkervoort M, Dekker J, Deelman BG. Sensitivity of different ADL measures to apraxia and motor impairments. Clinical Rehabilitation, 2002, 16,299-305.

  125. Donkervoort M, Dekker J, Stehmann-Saris JC, Deelman BG. Efficacy of strategy training in left hemisphere stroke patients with apraxia: a randomized clinical trial. Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 2001, 11, 549-566.

  126. Baanders AN, Andries F, Rijken PM, Dekker J. Work adjustment among chronically ill. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 2001, 24, 7-14.

  127. Baar ME van, Dekker J, Oostendorp RAB, Bijl D, Voorn ThB, Bijlsma JWJ. Effectiveness of exercise therapy in patienst with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee: nine months’ follow up. Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, 2001, 60, 1123-1130.

  128. Biemans MAJE, Dekker J, Woude LHV van der. The internal consistency and validity of the Self-Assessment Parkinson’s Disease Disability Scale. Clinical Rehabilitation, 2001, 15, 221-228.

  129. Steultjens MPM, Dekker J, Baar ME van, Oostendorp RAB, Bijlma JWJ. Muscle strength, pain and disability in patients with osteoarthritis. Clinical Rehabilitation, 2001, 15, 331-341.

  130. Steultjens MPM, Roorda L, Dekker J, Bijlsma JWJ. Responsiveness of observational and self-report methods for assessing disability in mobility in patients with osteoarthritis. Arthritis and Rheumatism (Arthritis Care and Research), 2001, 45, 56-61.

  131. Steultjens MPM, Dekker J, Bijlsma JWJ. Coping, pain and disability in osteoarthritis: a longitudinal study. Journal of Rheumatology, 2001, 28, 1068-1072.

  132. Dekker J, Lundberg U, Williams AC de C. Behavioral factors in pain and musculoskeletal disorders (editorial). International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 2000, 7, 289-290.

  133. Steultjens MPM, Dekker J, Baar ME van, Oostendorp RAB, Bijlsma JWJ. Range of joint motion and disability in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip. Rheumatology, 2000, 39, 955-961.

  134. Heugten CM van, Dekker J, Deelman BG, Stehmann-Saris FC, Kinebanian A. Rehabilitation of stroke patients with apraxia: the role of additional cognitive and motor impairments. Disability and Rehabilitation, 2000, 22, 547-554.

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  136. Hofhuis H, Steultjens MPM, Dekker J. The number of therapeutic sessions in logopedic care: a description and analysis. Folia Phoniatrica et Logopedica, 2000, 52, 239-250.

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