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Netherlands institute for health services research
Prof. J. M. (Jozien) Bensing, PhD
Prof. J. M. (Jozien) Bensing, PhD
Full professor clinical psychology, University Utrecht
Honorary research fellow Communication and Health Psychology, NIVEL
P.O.Box 1568
3500 BN Utrecht
The Netherlands
E-mail:
j [dot] bensing [at] nivel [dot] nl Research
Publications
- Vliet, L. van, Francke, A., Tomson, S., Plum, N., Wall, E. van der, Bensing, J.
When cure is no option: how explicit and hopeful can information be given? A qualitative study in breast cancer. Patient Education and Counseling, vol. 90, 2013, nr. 3
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint - Mazzi, M.A., Bensing, J., Rimondini, M., Fletcher, I., Vliet, L. van, Zimmermann, C., Deveugele, M.
How do lay people assess the quality of physicians' communicative responses to patients' emotional cues and concerns? An international multicentre study based on videotaped medical consultations. Patient Education and Counseling, vol. 90, 2013, nr. 3
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 03 oktober 2011 - Vliet, L.M. van, Hillen, M.A., Wall, E. van der, Plum, N., Bensing, J.M.
How to create and administer scripted video-vignettes in an experimental study on disclosure of a palliative breast cancer diagnosis. Patient Education and Counseling, vol. 91, 2013, nr. 1
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 19 februari 2013 - Bensing, J., Rimondini, M., Visser, A.
What patients want. Patient Education and Counseling, vol. 90, 2013, nr. 3
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 12 maart 2013 - Albada, A., Dulmen, S. van, Lindhout, D., Bensing, J.M., Ausems, M.G.E.M.
A pre-visit tailored website enhances counselees’ realistic expectations and knowledge and fulfils information needs for breast cancer genetic counselling. Familial Cancer, vol. 11, 2012, nr. 1
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 18 oktober 2011 - Albada, A., Dulmen, S. van, Ausems, M.G.E.M., Bensing, J.M.
A pre-visit website with question prompt sheet for counselees facilitates communication in the first consultation for breast cancer genetic counseling: findings from a randomized controlled trial. Genetics in Medicine, vol. 14, 2012, nr. 5
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 01 maart 2012 - Moretti, F., Fletcher, I., Mazzi, M.A., Deveugele, M., Rimondini, M., Geurts, C., Zimmermann, C., Bensing, J.
GULiVER - travelling into the heart of good doctor-patient communication from a patient perspective: study protocol of an international multicentre study. European Journal of Public Health, vol. 22, 2012, nr. 4
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 03 oktober 2011 - Vliet, L.M. van, Wall, E. van der, Albada, A., Spreeuwenberg, P.M.M., Verheul, W., Bensing, J.M.
The validity of using analogue patients in practitioner–patient communication research: systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of General Internal Medicine, vol. 27, 2012, nr. 11
Open Access | Pubmed 02 juli 2012 - Butalid, L., Verhaak, P.F.M., Boeije, H.R., Bensing, J.M.
Patients’ views on changes in doctor-patient communication between 1982 and 2001: a mixed-methods study. BMC Family Practice, vol. 13, 2012, nr. 80
Open Access | Pubmed 10 september 2012 - Vliet, L.M. van, Wall, E. van der, Albada, A., Spreeuwenberg, P.M.M., Verheul, W., Bensing, J.M.
Erratum to: the validity of using analogue patients in practitioner–patient communication research. Systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of General Internal Medicine, vol. 27, 2012, nr. 11
Open Access | Pubmed 02 juli 2011 - Verkaik, R., Francke, A.L., Meijel, B. van, Spreeuwenberg, P.M.M., Ribbe, M.W., Bensing, J.M.
The effects of a nursing guideline on depression in psychogeriatric nursing home residents with dementia. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, vol. 26, 2011, nr. 7
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 07 juni 2011 - Verkaik, R., Francke, A.L., Meijel, B. van, Ouwerkerk, J., Ribbe, M.W., Bensing, J.M.
Introducing a nursing guideline on depression in dementia: a multiple case study on influencing factors. International Journal of Nursing Studies, vol. 48, 2011, nr. 9
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint - Verkaik, R., Francke, A.L., Meijel, B. van, Spreeuwenberg, P.M.M., Ribbe, M.W., Bensing, J.M.
The introduction of a nursing guideline on depression at psychogeriatric nursing home wards: effects on Certified Nurse Assistants. International Journal of Nursing Studies, vol. 48, 2011, nr. 6
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 10 augustus 2010 - Weert, J.C.M. van, Jansen, J., Spreeuwenberg, P.M.M., Dulmen, S. van, Bensing, J.M.
Effects of communication skills training and a Question Prompt Sheet to improve communication with older cancer patients: a randomized controlled trial. Critical Reviews in Oncology Hematology, vol. 80, 2011, nr. 1
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 01 december 2010 - Prins, M.A., Verhaak, P.F.M., Hilbink-Smolders, M., Spreeuwenberg, P., Laurant, M.G.H., Meer, K. van der, Marwijk, H.W.J. van, Penninx, B.W.J.H., Bensing, J.M.
Outcomes for depression and anxiety in primary care and details of treatment: a naturalistic longitudinal study. BMC Psychiatry, vol. 11, 2011, nr. 180
Open Access | Pubmed 09 februari 2012 - Prins, M., Bosmans, J., Verhaak, P., Meer, K. van der, Tulder, M. van, Marwijk, H. van, Laurant, M., Smolders, M., Penninx, B., Bensing, J.
The costs of guideline-concordant care and of care according to patients' needs in anxiety and depression. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, vol. 17, 2011, nr. 4
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 02 oktober 2010 - Zwaanswijk, M., Tates, K., Dulmen, S. van, Hoogerbrugge, P.M., Kamps, W.A., Beishuizen, A., Bensing, J.M.
Communicating with child patients in pediatric oncology consultations: a vignette study on child patients', parents', and survivors' communication preferences. Psycho-Oncology, vol. 20, 2011, nr. 3
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 03 maart 2011 - Verheul, W., Finset, A., Holt, E., Lauritzen Stensrud, T., Bensing, J.M.
Is pain patients' psychophysiological arousal while watching their videotaped medical interview similar to their arousal during participation in this medical interview? International Journal of Psychophysiology, vol. 79, 2011, nr. 2
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 14 januari 2011 - Piccolo, L. del, Haes, H. de, Heaven, C., Jansen, J., Verheul, W., Bensing, J., Bergvik, S., Deveugele, M., Eide, H., Fletcher, I., Goss, C., Humphris, G., Young-Mi, K., Langewitz, W., Mazzi, M.A., Mjaaland, T., Moretti, F., Nübling, M., Rimondini, M., Salmon, P., Sibbern, T., Skre, I., Dulmen, S. van, Wissow, L., Young, B., Zandbelt, L., Zimmermann, C., Finset, A.
Development of the Verona coding definitions of emotional sequences to code health providers' responses (VR-CoDES-P) to patient cues and concerns. Patient Education and Counseling, vol. 82, 2011, nr. 2
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 02 februari 2011 - Bensing, J.M., Deveugele, M., Moretti, F., Fletcher, I., Vliet, L. van, Bogaert, M. van, Rimondini, M.
How to make the medical consultation more successful from a patient's perspective? Tips for doctors and patients from lay people in the United Kingdom, Italy, Belgium and the Netherlands. Patient Education and Counseling, vol. 84, 2011, nr. 3
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 03 oktober 2011 - Prins, M., Meadows, G., Bobevski, I., Graham, A., Verhaak, P., Meer, K. van der, Penninx, B., Bensing, J.
Perceived need for mental health care and barriers to care in the Netherlands and Australia. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, vol. 46, 2011, nr. 10
Open Access | Pubmed 03 februari 2011 - Albada, A., Werrett, J., Dulmen, S. van, Bensing, J.M., Chapman, C., Ausems, M.G.E.M., Metcalfe, A.
Breast cancer genetic counselling referrals: how comparable are the findings between the UK and the Netherlands? Journal of Community Genetics, vol. 2, 2011, nr. 4
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 30 oktober 2011 - Zimmermann, C., Piccolo, L. del, Bensing, J., Bergvik, S., Haes, H. de, Eide, H., Fletcher, I., Goss, C., Heaven, C., Humphris, G., Young-Mi, K., Langewitz, W., Meeuwesen, L., Nuebling, M., Rimondini, M., Salmon, P., Dulmen, S. van, Wissow, L., Zandbelt, L., Finset, A.
Coding patient emotional cues and concerns in medical consultations: the Verona coding definitions of emotional sequences (VR-CoDES). Patient Education and Counseling, vol. 82, 2011, nr. 2
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 30 juni 2010 - Gorter, K.J., Tuytel, G.J., Leeuw, R.R. de, Bensing, J.M., Rutten, G.E.H.M.
Opinions of patients with type 2 diabetes about responsibility, setting targets and willingness to take medication: a cross-sectional survey. Patient Education and Counseling, vol. 84, 2011, nr. 1
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 03 november 2010 - Albada, A., Ausems, M.G.E.M., Otten, R., Bensing, J.M., Dulmen, S. van
Use and evaluation of an individually tailored website for counselees prior to breast cancer genetic counseling. Journal of Cancer Education, vol. 26, 2011, nr. 4
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 24 november 2011 - Finset, A., Stensrud, T.L., Holt, E., Verheul, W., Bensing, J.
Electrodermal activity in response to empathic statements in clinical interviews with fibromyalgia patients. Patient Education and Counseling, vol. 82, 2011, nr. 3
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 13 april 2011 - Neumann, M., Bensing, J., Wirtz, M., Wubker, A., Scheffer, C., Tauschel, D., Edelhauser, F., Ernstmann, N., Pfaff, H.
The impact of financial incentives on physician empathy: a study from the perspective of patients with private and statutory health insurance. Patient Education and Counseling, vol. 84, 2011, nr. 2
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 20 februari 2011 - Moretti, F., Vliet, L. van, Bensing, J., Deledda, G., Mazzi, M., Rimondini, M., Zimmermann, C., Fletcher, I.
A standardized approach to qualitative content analysis of focus group discussions from different countries. Patient Education and Counseling, vol. 82, 2011, nr. 3
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 01 april 2011 - Butalid, L., Verhaak, P.F.M., Tromp, F., Bensing, J.M.
Changes in the quality of doctor-patient communication between 1982 and 2001: an observational study on hypertension care as perceived by patients and general practitioners. BMJ Open, vol. 1, 2011, nr. 1
Open Access | Pubmed 02 november 2011 - Verkaik, R., Francke, A.L., Meijel, B. van, Spreeuwenberg, P.M.M., Ribbe, M.W., Bensing, J.M.
Response to Hayden and Glenn (2011). International Journal of Nursing Studies, vol. 48, 2011, nr. 6
Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 13 juli 2011 - Weert, J. van, Dulmen, S. van, Bensing, J.
Multi-sensory stimulation in 24-hour dementia care: effects of snoezelen on residents and caregivers. Saarbrücken, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2011 - Jansen, J., Weert, J.C.M. van, Wijngaards-de Meij, L., Dulmen, S. van, Heeren, T.J., Bensing, J.M.
The role of companions in aiding older cancer patients to recall medical information. Psycho-Oncology, vol. 19, 2010, nr. 2
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 18 juni 2009 - Bensing, J.M., Verheul, W., Jansen, J., Langewitz, W.
Looking for trouble: the added value of sequence analysis in finding evidence for the role of physicians in patients’ disclosure of cues and concerns. Medical Care, vol. 48, 2010, nr. 7
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 04 augustus 2010 - Jansen, J., Weert, J.C.M. van, Groot, J. de, Dulmen, S. van, Heeren, T.J., Bensing, J.M.
Emotional and informational patient cues: the impact of nurses' responses on recall. Patient Education and Counseling, vol. 79, 2010, nr. 2
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint - Prins, M.A., Verhaak, P.F.M., Smolders, M., Laurant, M.G.H., Meer, K. van der, Spreeuwenberg, P., Marwijk, H.W.J. van, Penninx, B.W.J.H., Bensing, J.
Patient factors associated with guideline-concordant treatment of anxiety and depression in primary care. Journal of General Internal Medicine, vol. 25, 2010, nr. 7
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 22 februari 2011 - Uitterhoeve, R.J., Bensing, J.M., Grol, R.P., Demulder, P.H.M., Achterberg, T. van
The effect of communication skills training on patient outcomes in cancer care: a systematic review of the literature. European Journal of Cancer Care, vol. 19, 2010, nr. 4
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 09 juli 2010 - Stiefel, F., Barth, J., Bensing, J., Fallowfield, L., Jost, L., Razavi, D., Kiss, A.
Communication skills training in oncology: a position paper based on a consensus meeting among European experts in 2009. Annals of Oncology, vol. 21, 2010, nr. 2
Open Access | Pubmed 10 februari 2010 - Verheul, W., Sanders, A., Bensing, J.
The effects of physicians’ affect-oriented communication style and raising expectations on analogue patients’ anxiety, affect and expectancies. Patient Education and Counseling, vol. 80, 2010, nr. 3
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 25 september 2010 - Beljouw, I. van, Verhaak, P., Prins, M., Cuijpers, P., Bensing, J.
Reasons and determinants for not receiving treatment for common mental disorders. Psychiatric Services, vol. 61, 2010, nr. 3
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 14 april 2010 - Gorter, K.J., Tuytel, G.J., Leeuw, J.R.J. de, Bijl, J.J. van der, Bensing, J.M., Rutten, G.E.H.M.
Preferences and opinions of patients with type 2 diabetes on education and self-care: a cross-sectional survey. Diabetic Medicine, vol. 27, 2010, nr. 1
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 28 mei 2010 - Labhardt, N.D., Aboa, S.M., Manga, E., Bensing, J.M., Langewitz, W.
Bridging the gap: how traditional healers interact with their patients. A comparative study in Cameroon. Tropical Medicine and International Health, vol. 15, 2010, nr. 9
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 15 augustus 2010 - Bensing, J.M., Verheul, W.
The silent healer: the role of communication in placebo effects. Patient Education and Counseling, vol. 80, 2010, nr. 3
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 25 september 2010 - Verheul, W., Mistiaen, P., Blasi, Z. di, Kok, L., Dulmen, S. van, Bensing, J.
The effect of varying practitioner communication on patients' health status and treatment outcomes (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, vol. 10, 2010
Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint - Verkaik, R., Francke, A., Berno, M. van, Bensing, J., Miel, R.
Effects of introducing a nursing guideline on depression in psychogeriatric nursing home residents. Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol. 19, 2010, nr. suppl. 1 - Posma, E.R., Weert, J.C.M. van, Jansen, J., Dulmen, A.M. van, Bensing, J.M.
Older cancer patients' information and support needs surrounding treatment: an evaluation through the eyes of patients, relatives and professionals. BMC Nursing, vol. 8, 2009, nr. 1
Open Access | Pubmed 24 juni 2009 - Zantinge, E.M., Verhaak, P.F.M., Bakker, D.H. de, Meer, K. van der, Bensing, J.M.
Does burnout among doctors affect their involvement in patients' mental health problems? A study of videotaped consultations. BMC Family Practice, vol. 10, 2009, nr. 60
Open Access | Pubmed 13 oktober 2009 - Morren, M., Dulmen, S. van, Ouwerkerk, J., Bensing, J.
Compliance with momentary pain measurement using electronic diaries: a systematic review. European Journal of Pain, vol. 13, 2009, nr. 4
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 23 april 2009 - Verhaak, P.F.M., Prins, M.A., Spreeuwenberg, P., Draisma, S., Balkom, T.J.L.M. van, Bensing, J.M., Laurant, M.G.H., Marwijk, H.W.J. van, Meer, K. van der, Penninx, B.W.J.H.
Receiving treatment for common mental disorders. General Hospital Psychiatry, vol. 31, 2009, nr. 1
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 12 maart 2009 - Tates, K., Zwaanswijk, M., Otten, R., Dulmen, S. van, Hoogerbrugge, P.M., Kamps, W.A., Bensing, J.M.
Online focus groups as a tool to collect data in hard-to-include populations: examples from paediatric oncology. BMC Medical Research Methodology, vol. 9, 2009, nr. 15
Open Access | Pubmed 13 maart 2009 - Albada, A., Ausems, M.G.E.M., Bensing, J.M., Dulmen, S. van
Tailored information about cancer risk and screening: a systematic review. Patient Education and Counseling, vol. 77, 2009, nr. 2
Pubmed | Fulltext pdf or DOI | Fulltext PostPrint 18 november 2009
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Memberships
Scientific councils and committees
- Since 2004 : RIVM: Scientific Advisory Committee VTV-2006
- Since 2003 : RGO: Health Research Council
- Since 1996 : National Health Council (Gezondheidsraad)
- Since 1996 : Netherlands Society of Sciences (Hollandsche Maatschappij van Wetenschappen)
- Since 1996 : Programme Committee Mental Health Care (ZONMw: Dutch Agency for Health Care Research)
- furthermore: numerous steering groups for research projects on behalf of the funding organizations (Ministry of Health, Medical Research Council, Royal Dutch Cancer Foundation, etc.)
Boards
- Since 2006:Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis, ’s Hertogenbosch
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Since 2006: Utrechts Universiteits Fonds
Since 2004: Erasmus University Rotterdam - Since 2001: EACH: European Association of Communication in Health care (president)
- Since 1999: Academic Hospital Erasmus University Rotterdam (Erasmus Medical Centre)
- Since 1998: Research Institute Psychology and Health (P&H):
- Since 1995: Research School CaRe (chairman since 2002)
Juries, editorial boards, conference committees etc.
- Since 2004 : Jury of the George Engel research Award (American Academy on Communication in Healthcare)
- Since 2004 : Jury of the Telemedicine Stimuleringsprijs
- Since 2003 : Jury CARE-award
- Since 2000 : Jury Hendrik Muller Award (Royal Dutch Academy of Sciences)
- Since 2003 : Journal of Men's Health and Gender
- Since 2000 : Member Advisory Board Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. (ESIL) publication: Patient Education and Counseling
- Since 1996 : Editorial Board ‘International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine’
Membership professional organisations:
- Netherlands Institute of Psychology
- Netherlands Association for Community Genetics
- Research Institute Psychology and Health
- European Public Health Association (EUPHA)
- American Academy on Communication in Healthcare (AACH)
- European Health Psychology Society
- European Association Communication in Health Care (EACH)
Job experience
- 1993 - professor in Clinical Psychology and Health Psychology at Utrecht University
- 1985 - 2008 General director Netherlands Institute for Health Care Research (NIVEL)
- 1996 - 1997 dean Faculty Social Sciences, Utrecht University
- 1984 - 1985 acting director (NHI)
- 1979 - 1983 head of the Research Department (NHI)
- 1976 - 1978 project leader "psycho social care in general practice (NHI)"
- 1974 - 1975 researcher with the Dutch Institute for General Practice (NHI)
Education
- 1961 - 1967 gymnasium bêta, Theresialyceum, Tilburg
- 1967 - 1975 university study clinical psychology, Utrecht University
- 1991 PhD-thesis, Erasmus University, Rotterdam