Dr. Rik Crutzen Department of Health Promotion Maastricht University/CAPHRI rik (dot) crutzen (at) maastrichtuniversity (dot) nl

Veni: Improving the public health impact of Internet-delivered interventions

 

Publications (International refereed journals)
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In press

Badri, A., Crutzen, R., & Van den Borne, B. (in press). Experiences and psychosocial adjustment of Darfuri female students affected by war: An exploratory study. International Journal of Psychology.

Crutzen, R. (in press). From eHealth technologies to interventions. Journal of Medical Internet Research.

Crutzen, R., De Kruif, L., & De Vries, N.K. (in press). You never get a second chance to make a first impression: the effect of visual complexity on intention to use websites. Interaction Studies.

Kotz, D., Spigt, M., Arts, I.C.W., Crutzen, R., & Viechtbauer, W. (in press). Use of the stepped wedge design cannot be recommended: a critical appraisal and comparison with the classic cluster randomized controlled trial design. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology.

E-pub ahead of print

Crutzen, R., Roosjen, J.L., & Poelman, J. (e-pub ahead of print). Using Google Analytics as a process evaluation method for Internet-delivered interventions: an example on sexual health. Health Promotion International.

Crutzen, R. & Göritz, A.S. (e-pub ahead of print). Public awareness and practical knowledge regarding Hepatitis A, B, and C: a two-country survey. Journal of Infection and Public Health.

2012

Crutzen, R., Cyr, D., & De Vries, N.K. (2012). The role of user control in adherence to and knowledge gained from a website: randomized comparison between a tunneled version and a freedom-of-choice version. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 14, e45.

Crutzen, R., Nijhuis, E., & Mujakovic, S. (2012). Negative associations between primary school children's perception of being allowed to drink at home and alcohol use. Mental Health and Substance Use: dual diagnosis, 5, 64-69.

Göritz, A.S. & Crutzen, R. (2012). Reminders in web-based data collection: Increasing response at the price of retention? American Journal of Evaluation, 33, 240-250.

2011

Al-Iryani, B., Basaleem, H., Al-Sakkaf, K., Crutzen, R., Kok, G., & Van den Borne, B. (2011). Evaluation of a school-based HIV prevention intervention among Yemeni adolescents. BMC Public Health, 11, 279.

Brouwer, W., Kroeze, W., Crutzen, R., De Nooijer, J., De Vries, N.K., Brug, J., & Oenema, A. (2011). Which intervention characteristics are related to more exposure to Internet-delivered healthy lifestyle promotion interventions? A systematic review. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 13, e2.

Crutzen, R. (2011). Is it time to start focussing on content of computer-delivered interventions? Addiction, 106, 1871.

Crutzen, R., Cyr, D., & De Vries, N.K. (2011). Bringing loyalty to e-health: theory validation using three Internet-delivered interventions. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 13, e73.

Crutzen, R. & De Nooijer, J. (2011) Intervening via chat: an opportunity for adolescents’ mental health promotion? Health Promotion International, 26, 238-243.

Crutzen, R., De Nooijer, J., Brouwer, W., Oenema, A., Brug, J., & De Vries, N. K. (2011). Strategies to facilitate exposure to Internet-delivered health behaviour change interventions aimed at adolescents or young adults: a systematic review. Health Education & Behavior, 38, 49-62.

Crutzen, R. & Göritz, A.S. (2011). Does social desirability compromise self-reports of physical activity in web-based research? International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 8, 31.

Crutzen, R. & Mevissen, F.E.F. (2011). Just another manic Monday: peaking sexual concerns after the weekend. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 40, 1105-1106.

Crutzen, R., Peters, G.-J.Y., Dias Portugal, S., Fisser, E.M., & Grolleman, J.J. (2011). An artificially intelligent chat agent that answers adolescents’ questions related to sex, drugs, and alcohol: an exploratory study. Journal of Adolescent Health, 48, 514-519.

Havas, J., De Nooijer, J., Crutzen, R., & Feron, F. (2011). Adolescents’ view about an Internet platform for adolescents with mental health problems. Health Education, 111, 164-176.

2010

Brouwer, W., Oenema, A., Raat, H., Crutzen, R., De Nooijer, J., De Vries, N.K., & Brug, J. (2010). Characteristics of visitors and revisitors of an Internet-delivered computer-tailored lifestyle intervention implemented for use by the general public. Health Education Research, 25, 585-595.

Crutzen, R. (2010). A systematic review on computer-based education for patients with hypertension: what about effect sizes? Health Education Journal, 69, 365-366.

Crutzen, R. (2010). Adding effect sizes to a systematic review on interventions for promoting physical activity among European teenagers. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 7, 29.

Crutzen, R. & Göritz, A.S. (2010). Social desirability and self-reported health risk behaviors in web-based research: three longitudinal studies. BMC Public Health, 10, 720.

Crutzen, R., Knibbe, R.A., & Mysyuk, Y. (2010). Unravelling the role of drinking motives in the relationship between stress and alcohol use and its related problems. Mental Health and Substance Use: dual diagnosis, 3, 38-46.

Van ‘t Riet, J., Crutzen, R., & De Vries, H. (2010). Investigating predictors of visiting, using and revisiting an online health-education programme: a longitudinal study. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 12, e37.

2009

Brouwer, W., Oenema, A., Crutzen, R., De Nooijer, J., De Vries, N.K., & Brug, J. (2009). What makes people decide to visit and use an Internet-delivered behaviour-change intervention? A qualitative study among adults. Health Education, 109, 460-473.

Crutzen, R., De Nooijer, J., Brouwer, W., Oenema, A., Brug, J., & De Vries, N.K. (2009). A conceptual framework for understanding and improving adolescents’ exposure to Internet-delivered interventions. Health Promotion International, 24, 277-284.

Crutzen, R., De Nooijer, J., Brouwer, W., Oenema, A., Brug, J., & De Vries, N.K. (2009). Effectiveness of online word of mouth on exposure to an Internet-delivered intervention. Psychology & Health, 24, 651-661.

2008

Brouwer, W., Oenema, A., Crutzen, R., De Nooijer, J., De Vries, N.K., & Brug, J. (2008). An exploration of factors related to dissemination of and exposure to Internet-delivered behavior change interventions aimed at adults: a Delphi study approach. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 10, e10.

Crutzen, R., De Nooijer, J., Brouwer, W., Oenema, A., Brug, J., & De Vries, N.K. (2008). Internet-delivered interventions aimed at adolescents: a Delphi study on dissemination and exposure. Health Education Research, 23, 427-439.

Crutzen, R., De Nooijer, J., Brouwer, W., Oenema, A., Brug, J., & De Vries, N.K. (2008). Qualitative assessment of adolescents’ views about improving exposure to Internet-delivered interventions. Health Education, 108, 105-116.

Crutzen, R., De Nooijer, J., Candel, M.J.J.M., & De Vries, N.K. (2008). Adolescents who intend to change multiple health behaviours choose greater exposure to an Internet-delivered intervention. Journal of Health Psychology, 13, 906-911.

Crutzen, R., De Nooijer, J., & De Vries, N.K. (2008). How to reach a target group with Internet-delivered interventions? The European Health Psychologist, 10, 77-79.

Reinaerts, E., Crutzen, R., Candel, M.J.J.M., De Vries, N.K., & De Nooijer, J. (2008). Increasing fruit & vegetable intake among children: comparing long-term effects of a free distribution and a multi-component program. Health Education Research, 23, 987-996.

 

Publications (National refereed journals)

Ovink, A., Schaper, N., Heinrich, E., & Crutzen, R. (2010). DIEP: na de DESG-prijs enthousiast verder!  DiabeteSpecialist, 34, 7.

 

Books

Crutzen, R. (2009). Hard to get, hard to keep. Dissemination of and exposure to Internet-delivered health behaviour change interventions aimed at adolescents. Maastricht: Universitaire Pers Maastricht.

 

Contributions to books

Crutzen, R. (in press). Internet-delivered health behaviour change interventions aimed at adolescents. In J.A. O'Dea (Ed.), Current Issues and Controversies in School and Community Health, Sport and Physical Education. New York: Nova Science Publishers.

Crutzen, R. (2011). On the use of Internet-delivered interventions in worksite health promotion. In I. T. Robertson & C. L. Cooper (Eds.), Well-being: Productivity and Happiness at Work (pp. 174-182). Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan.

Crutzen, R. (2010). Improving the public health impact of Internet-delivered interventions. In R. E. Murphy (Ed.), Health Psychology (pp. 145-153). New York: Nova Science Publishers.

 

Other

Scientific reports

Crutzen, R. (2012). Wat is het zoekgedrag van de gebruiker van Sense.info? Wat leert Google Analytics ons? In No nonSense: Onderzoek onder de gebruikers van Sense (pp. 17-27). Utrecht: Rutgers WPF en Soa Aids Nederland.

Crutzen, R. (2010). Optimalisering van de betrokkenheid van deelnemers en datakwaliteit in een cohortstudie. Maastricht: Maastricht University.

Mesters, I., Van der Velden, N., Drenthen, T., Van Dale, D., Kok, G., Brug, J., Crutzen, R., & Van der Velde, M. (2010). Standaard Web-based leefstijlinterventies.

Crutzen, R., Brouwer, W., Brug, J., De Vries, N.K., Oenema, A., & De Nooijer, J. (2008). Gezondheidsbevorderende interventies via internet: onderzoek naar mogelijkheden voor effectievere verspreiding en blootstelling. Maastricht: Maastricht University.

In my capacity as editor of The European Health Psychologist

Crutzen, R. (2009). Health promotion in developing countries: an interview with Bart van den Borne. The European Health Psychologist, 11, 2-3.

Crutzen, R. (2009). Public health genomics and its potential for health psychology: an interview with Angela Brand. The European Health Psychologist, 11, 61-63.

In my capacity as editorial board member of Behaviour Change and Technology

Crutzen, R. (2010). How could strategies which aim to improve dissemination of and exposure to Internet-delivered interventions be tested on effectiveness? In E. Olsen (Ed.), Behaviour Change & Technology. Oslo: Changetech.

Crutzen, R. (2010). When is dissemination of an Internet-delivered intervention successful? In E. Olsen (Ed.), Behaviour Change & Technology. Oslo: Changetech.

Crutzen, R. (2009). Utilising exposure measures of Internet-delivered interventions. In E. Olsen (Ed.), Behaviour Change & Technology. Oslo: Changetech.

Book reviews

Crutzen, R. (2010). Kids and credibility. Center for Digital Ethics & Policy, Loyola University Chicago.

Crutzen, R. (2010). Neuro web design: What makes them click? Health Education, 110, 508-509.