Publications by authors named "P van Empelen"
Background: Vaccinations are a cornerstone of public health. However, reluctance to accepting vaccines is common. Using longitudinal data, we investigated which individual and contextual factors were associated with switching preferences from initial hesitancy or unwillingness toward acceptance of a first COVID-19 vaccination.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Given the multifactorial nature of type 2 diabetes (T2D), health care for this condition would benefit from a holistic approach and multidisciplinary consultation. To address this, we developed the web-based 360-degree (360°) diagnostic tool, which assesses 4 key domains: "body" (physical health parameters), "thinking and feeling" (eg, mental health and stress), "behavior" (lifestyle factors), and "environment" (eg, work and housing conditions).
Objective: This work examines the acceptability, implementation, and potential effects of the 360° diagnostic tool and subsequent tailored treatment (360° approach) in a 6-month intervention and feasibility study conducted in standard primary health care settings in the Netherlands.
Article Synopsis
- COVID-19 emerged as a global pandemic in December 2019, leading to significant hospitalizations and deaths, and the development of non-mandatory vaccinations in the Netherlands aimed at empowering informed decision-making through reliable information.
- An online COVID-19 vaccination decision aid (DA) was created following a user-centered design approach, involving three phases of development and feedback from end-users and experts to ensure accessibility and effectiveness for individuals with low literacy.
- The DA was successfully developed in 14 weeks, featuring modules for information provision, decision support, and action facilitation, and was widely disseminated in May 2021, reaching a diverse audience across the Netherlands.
Many children in the Netherlands do not adhere to dietary guidelines. Therefore, the Healthy School (HS) program stimulates healthier dietary intake of students through schools. However, evaluating the effectiveness of school health promotion in improving dietary intake is challenging due to the influence of contextual factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Maintaining and enhancing vaccine confidence continues to be a challenge. Making an informed decision not only helps to avoid potential future regret but also reduces susceptibility to misinformation. There is an urgent need for interventions that facilitate informed decision-making about vaccines.
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