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Karin I. Proper
Researcher at VU University Medical Center
Publications - 156
Citations - 6637
Karin I. Proper is an academic researcher from VU University Medical Center. The author has contributed to research in topics: Randomized controlled trial & Medicine. The author has an hindex of 40, co-authored 136 publications receiving 5883 citations. Previous affiliations of Karin I. Proper include VU University Amsterdam & Centre for Health Protection.
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Sedentary Behaviors and Health Outcomes Among Adults A Systematic Review of Prospective Studies
TL;DR: In this article, a systematic review aimed to systematically review the literature as to the relationship between sedentary behaviors and health outcomes considering the methodologic quality of the studies, and a best-evidence synthesis was applied to draw conclusions.
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The effectiveness of worksite physical activity programs on physical activity, physical fitness, and health
Karin I. Proper,Marjan Koning,Allard J. van der Beek,Vincent H. Hildebrandt,Ruud J. Bosscher,Willem van Mechelen +5 more
TL;DR: Strong evidence was found for a positive effect of a worksite physical activity program on physical activity and musculoskeletal disorders, and more randomized, controlled trials of high methodological quality are recommended.
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Sedentary behavior in Dutch workers: Differences between occupations and business sectors
TL;DR: To prevent health problems, the best approach may be to reduce sedentary behavior at work, when traveling to and from work, and during leisure time.
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Design of a RCT evaluating the (cost-) effectiveness of a lifestyle intervention for male construction workers at risk for cardiovascular disease: the health under construction study.
Iris F Groeneveld,Iris F Groeneveld,Karin I. Proper,Karin I. Proper,Allard J. van der Beek,Allard J. van der Beek,Cor van Duivenbooden,Willem van Mechelen,Willem van Mechelen +8 more
TL;DR: By improving lifestyle, CVD risk may be lowered, yielding benefits for both employee and employer, and if proven effective, this lifestyle intervention will be implemented on a larger scale within the Occupational Health Services in construction industry.
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Relationship between young peoples' sedentary behaviour and biomedical health indicators: a systematic review of prospective studies.
TL;DR: Prospective studies from searches in PubMed, EMBASE, PsycInfo and Cochrane from January 1989 through April 2010 are identified to describe the prospective relationship between childhood sedentary behaviour and health indicators.