Heijden, G.J.M.G van der
- Professor; Clinical Epidemiologist (Social Dentistry)
Expertise
- Clinical Epidemiology
- Evidence Based Health Care
- Health Outcomes Research
Professional interests
- Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Systematic reviews & meta-analyses
- Clinical Research Methodology
Professional employment history
| Year | Occupation |
| Prior to 1991 | Physical Therapist |
| Since 1991 | Clinical epidemiologist |
| 1991 | MSc degree, Health Sciences, Maastricht University(NL) |
| 1996 | PhD degree, Epidemiology, Maastricht University (NL) |
| 1990 - 1997 | Assistant professor Department of Epidemiology, Maastricht University (NL) |
| 1997 - 2001 | Senior Researcher Institute for Rehabilitation Research (iRv, Hoensbroek, NL) |
| 2001 - 2013 | Associate Professor of Clinical Epidemiology Department of Epidemiology, Division Julius Center for Health Sciences andPrimary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht (NL) |
| 2011 - 2013 | Director Research Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Division Surgical Specialisms, University Medical Center Utrecht (NL) |
| 2013 - current | Professor of Social Dentistry, University of Amsterdam (NL) Head of the Department Social Dentistry, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (NL) |
Selected scientific publications
Van Dongen TM, van der Heijden GJ, Venekamp RP, Rovers MM, Schilder AG. A trial of treatment for acute otorrhea in children with tympanostomy tubes. N Engl J Med. 2014 Feb 20;370(8):723-33. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1301630.
Beurskens AJ, de Vet HC, Köke AJ, Lindeman E, Regtop W, van der Heijden GJ, Knipschild PG. Efficacy of traction for non-specific low back pain: a randomised clinical trial. Lancet. 1995 Dec 16;346(8990):1596-600.
Van der Heijden GJ, van der Windt DA, de Winter AF. Physiotherapy for patients with soft tissue shoulder disorders: a systematic review of randomised clinical trials. BMJ. 1997 Jul 5;315(7099):25-30. Review. PubMed PMC2127040.
Bergman GJ, Winters JC, Groenier KH, Pool JJ, Meyboom-de Jong B, Postema K, van der Heijden GJ. Manipulative therapy in addition to usual medical care for patients with shoulder dysfunction and pain: a randomized, controlled trial. Ann Intern Med. 2004 Sep 21;141(6):432-9.
Woodhead M, Blasi F, Ewig S, Huchon G, Ieven M, Ortqvist A, Schaberg T, Torres A, van der Heijden G, Verheij TJ; European Respiratory Society; European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. Guidelines for the management of adult lower respiratory tract infections. Eur Respir J. 2005 Dec;26(6):1138-80.
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LIST OF PUBLICATIONS (from 1999 until now)