Publications

Nivel always publishes all its research publicly. Our more than 10,000 publications date back to 1965, and new ones appear every week: reports, fact sheets, scientific articles, annual reports, and infographics. Here you'll find them all, sorted chronologically (descending). Looking for a publication? Use the search field or go to the relevant researcher. Want to stay informed about new publications? Subscribe to our notification service.

Verheijden, M., Timmerman, A., Buck, D. de, Bruin, A. de, Eertwegh, V. van den, Dulmen, S. van, Essers, G.T.J.M., Vleuten, C. van der, Giroldi, E.

Unravelling the art of developing skilled communication: a longitudinal qualitative research study in general practice training.

Advances in Health Sciences Education: 2025. 30(4), p. 1231-1255.

Keij, S., Noorland, S., Bos, N.
Perceptions regarding RSV and RSV immunization among (prospective) parents and older adults.
Utrecht: Nivel, 2024. 80 p.
Richter, R., Jansen, J., Kraan, J. van der, Abbaspoor, W., Bongaerts, I., Pouwels, F., Vilters, C., Rademakers, J., Weijden, T. van der
How inclusive are patient decision aids for people with limited health literacy? An analysis of understandability criteria and the communication about options and probabilities.

Medical Decision Making: 2025, 45(2), p. 143-155.

Albers, C.A.W., Wieland-Jorna, Y., Bruijne, M.C. de, Smalbrugge, M., Joling, K.J., Boer, M.E. de

Enhancing standardized and structured recording by elderly care physicians for reusing electronic health record data: interview study

JMIR Medical Informatics: 2024, 12, art. nr. e63710.

McDonald, S.A., Hoek, A.J. van, Paolotti, D., Hooiveld, M., Meijer, A., Lange, M. de, Gageldonk-Lafeber, A. van, Wallinga, J.

A statistical modelling approach for determining the cause of reported respiratory syndromes from internet-based participatory surveillance when influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2 are co-circulating.

Plos Digital Health: 2024, 3(12), art. nr. e0000655.

Kroneman, M., Jong, J. de, Polin, K., Webb, E.
The Netherlands: health system summary, 2024
Copenhagen: European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, 2024. 23 p.

Noordman, J., Noordam, D., Treeck, J. van, Prantl, K., Pennings, P., Borsje, P., Heinen, M., Emond, Y., Rake, E., Boland, G., Dulmen, S. van

Visual decision aids to support communication and Shared Decision-Making: how are they valued and used in practice?

PLoS One: 2024, 19(12), art. nr. e0314732.

Kaymakci, B., Philbert, D., Hazen, A.C.M., Heringa, M., Kwint, H.F., Zwart, D.L.M., Dijk, L. van, Kälvemark Sporrong, S., Kempen, T.G.H.

Pharmacists' perspectives on potential pharmacist prescribing: a nationwide survey in the Netherlands.

International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy: 2025, 47(2), p. 392-402

Hooftman, J., Olson, P.J., McQuade, C.N., Mamede, S., Wagner, C., Zwaan, L.

Time pressure in diagnosing written clinical cases: an experimental study on time constraints and perceived time pressure.

Diagnosis: 2024, 12(1), p. 74-81

Hooftman, J., Zwaan, L., Sikkens, J.J., Schouten, B., Bruijne, M.C. de, Wagner, C.

Trends of diagnostic adverse events in hospital deaths: longitudinal analyses of four retrospective record review studies.

Diagnosis: 2024, 12(2), p. 201-207

Menting, J., Brabers, A.

Zorggebruikers maken zich zorgen over de toekomstige toegankelijkheid

Sociaal Bestek: 2024, 86(4), p. 16

Jajou, R., Lieber, T., Puijenbroek, E.P. van, Mulder, E., Overbeek, J.A., Hek, K., Hunsel, F.P.A.M., Kant, A.

GP Consultations for Menstrual Disorders after COVID-19 Vaccination-A Self-Controlled Cohort Study Based on Routine Healthcare Data from the Netherlands

Pharmacoepidemiology and Drugs Safety: 2025. 33(suppl. 2), p. 118.

Knap, L.J., Dijkstra-Eijkemans, R.I., Friele, R.D., Legemaate, J.

Involving patients and/or their next of kin in serious adverse event investigations: a qualitative study on hospital perspectives.

Journal of Patient Safety: 2024, 20(8), p. 599-604.

Mentink, M., Noordman, J., Timmer-Bonte, A., Busch, M., Dulmen, S. van
Fostering the conversation about complementary medicine: acceptability and usefulness of two communication-supporting tools for patients with cancer.
Current Oncology: 2024, 31(11), p. 7414-7425.

Gerbecks, J., Baliatsas, C., IJzermans, C.J., Simoes, M., Huss, A., Verheij, R.A., Dückers, M.L.A.

Living in the vicinity of pesticide-treated crop fields: exploring associated perceptions and psychological aspects in relation to self-reported and registry-based health symptoms.

BMC Psychology: 2024, 12(1), art. nr. 669

Bes, J.M., Verheij, R.A., Knottnerus, B.J., Hek, K.

The impact of tinnitus on Dutch general practices: a retrospective study using routine healthcare data.

PLoS One: 2024, 19(11), art. nr. e0313630.

Dronkelaar, C. van, Meijer, W.

Infographic. Patients with unintended weight loss or malnutrition with dietetic treatment in primary care setting over 2020, 2021 and 2022.

Utrecht: Nivel, 2024. 1 p.

Merdrignac, L., Lanièce Delaunay, C., Verdasca, N., Vega-Piris, L., O'Donnell, J., Sève, N., Trobajo-Sanmartín, C., Buda, S., Hooiveld, M., Rodrigues, A.P., Túri, G., Latorre-Margalef, N., Mlinarić, I., Lazar, M., Maurel, M., Castrillejo, D., Bennett, C., Rameix-Welti, M.A., Martínez-Baz, I., Dürrwald, R., Meijer, A., Melo, A., Oroszi, B., Samuelsson Hagey, T., Kurečić Filipović, S., Dijkstra, F., Gómez, V., Bacci, S., Kaczmarek, M., Kissling, E.

Effectiveness of XBB.1.5 vaccines against symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection in older adults during the JN.1 lineage-predominant period, European VEBIS Primary Care Multicentre Study, 20 November 2023-1 March 2024

Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses: 2024, 18(11), art. nr. e70009.

Rechel, B., Durvy, B., Figueiredo Augusto, G., Aujoulat, I., Behmane, D., Bensadon, A.C., Burke, S., D'Agostino, M., Davidovics, K., Dayan, M., De Belvis, A.G., Jong, J. de, Dubas-Jakóbczyk, K., Fronteira, I., Gabriel, E., Greco, G., Groenewegen, P., Smith Jervelund, S., Kantaris, M., Kroneman, M., Farkas-Lainscak, J., Maurice, B., Mac Conghail, L., Murauskiene, L., Poldrugovac, M., Rákosy, Z., Scintee, S.G., Sowada, C., Turblin, F., Vankova, D., Velkey, Z., Vladescu, C., Vocanec, D., Vrangbæk, K., Wünscher, J., Ylitörmanen, T.

Primary prevention in hospitals in 20 high-income countries in Europe - A case of not "Making Every Contact Count"?

Health Policy: 2024, 151, art. nr. 105199.

Del Riccio, M., Nunes, M.C., Cowling, B.J., Lina, B., McCauley, J.W., Meijer, A., Nohynek, H., Boudewijns, B., Caini, S.

Post-disappearance scenarios: policy implications following the potential disappearance of B/Yamagata lineage influenza viruses.

Eurosurveillance: 2024, 29(45), art. nr. 2400196.

Moye Holz, D., Heide, I. van der, Geise, M., Rijken, M., Hansen, J.
Cancer prevention, early detection, and screening: EU citizen perceptions and experiences: report on focus groups with citizens in six EU Member States to support the implementation of the EU Cancer Mission.
Luxembourg: European Union, 2024. 37 p.
Mentink, M.D.C.
Communication about complementary medicine in oncology.
Nijmegen: Radboud University Press, 2024. 212 p. Proefschrift van de Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen

Keuper. J.J., Tuyl, L.H.D. van

Monitoring the digital healthcare transition in the Netherlands: challenges, achievements and future.

European Journal of Public Health: 2024, 34(Suppl. 3). Meeting abstract of the 17th European Public Health Conference 2024 Sailing the Waves of European Public Health: Exploring a Sea of Innovation Lisbon, Portugal 12–15 November 2024.

Noorland, S.A., Groot, K. de, Francke, A.L., Batenburg, R.S.
A national job profile for infection control nurses in public health: the development and content.
European Journal of Public Health: 2024, 34(Suppl. 3)
Duinkerken, A. van, Bosmans, M., Baliatsas, C., Dückers, M.
Pandemic-related PTSD and associated risk factors in the general adult population in the Netherlands.

European Journal of Public Health: 2024, 34(Suppl. 3)

Wit, R.F., Groot, K. de, Bruijn, E.H.M.L. de, Batenburg, R.S., Francke, A.L.
Future proof competencies for nurses working in primary care; a mixed methods study.
European Journal of Public Health: 2024, 34(Suppl. 3)
Scheffer, M., Menting, J., Rausch-Koster, P., Nispen, R. van, Dulmen, S. van
Looking beyond the eyes of the patient: the importance of effective communication in the treatment of age-related macular degeneration.

Acta Ophthalmologica: 2024, 103(2), p. 205-214.

Mertens, L., Kasmi, T., Bekkering, G.E., Hannes, K., Vermandere, M., Delvaux, N., Bostraeten, P. van, Jaeken, J., Weijden, T. van der, Rademakers, J., Aertgeerts, B.

Shared challenges and opportunities: uncovering common ground in patient participation across different healthcare settings and patient groups. A qualitative meta-summary on patient-reported barriers and facilitators to participation in shared decisi...

Patient Education and Counseling: 2025, 130, art. nr. 108475.

Renckens, S.C., Pasman, H.R., Veldhuijzen, N.J., Onwuteaka-Philipsen, B.D.

The provision of bereavement care by general practitioners: data from a sentinel network.

BMC Primary Care: 2024, 25(1), art. nr. 378.

Hillen, M.A., Hoeben, E.M., Kok, R., McHale, C., Sexton, M.M., Asdonk, S. van der, Bongardt, D. van den, Bowman, B., Brown, R., Branje, S., Chorney, J., Donker, M.H., Ejbye-Ernst, P., Geeraerts, S., Giessen, D. van der, Humphris, G., Larsen, H., Philpot, R., Portell, M., Yuan, S., Veen, C. van der, Noordman, J.

Guidelines for reporting research using systematic coding of observed human behaviour (SCOBe).

Quality and Quantity: 2024, 59, p. 587-603