Taal, Dr. E. (Erik)

EXPERTISE

Erik Taal is trained as a social psychologist. His expertise lies in the domain of health psychology. He wrote his Phd tehsis about patient education and self-management in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Erik Taal is involved in research concerning psychosocial aspects of rheumatic diseases. This research is performed in cooperation with the department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology of the hospital Medisch Spectrum Twente in Enschede.

Central theme of the research is “The patient perspective”. Two research lines can be distinguished: “Patient support and information technology” and “Evaluation of instruments for the assessment of health status and quality of life”.

TEACHING

·	Assessment and Health Psychology (Minor Psychology)

·	Psychological Interventions in Health Care (MA- Health Psychology)

·	Bachelor & Master theses (Health Psychology)

·	Health communication (BA-Communication studies; BA- Health Sciences)

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Ongoing projects:

·	Valuation of health related quality of life form a patient perspective (Researcher L. Buitinga)

·	Patient involvement in RA-treatment decisions; patient preferences, current practices and the development & evaluation of two computerized Patient Decision Aids (PtDA’s) (researcher Ingrid Nota) (Financially supported by the Dutch Arthritis foundation)

·	E-health in Rheumatology; development and evaluation of an ‘Interactive Health Communication Application’ for patients with Rheumatic disease (researcher Roos van der Vaart)

·	Goal management: A way to successfully adapt to arthritis (Researcher R. Arends)

·	Evaluation of the Dutch PROMIS physical function item bank and computerized adaptive test in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (Researcher M. Oude Voshaar) (Financially supported by the Dutch Arthritis foundation)

·	Modeling disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis patients using item response theory.(Researcher L. Siemons)

·	Implementation of a computerized adaptive test for fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (Researcher S. Nikolaus) (Financially supported by the Dutch Arthritis foundation)

·	DREAM: Dutch Rheumatoid Arthritis Monitoring (projectleaders Prof. Dr. M.A.F.J van de Laar and Prof. Dr. P.L.M.C. van Riel, Rheumatology, Radboud University)

·	Translation and validation of the Effective Consumer Scale

Recently finished projects:

·	Fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (Researcher S. Nikolaus) (full-text phd-thesis)

·	The value of internet discussion groups for people with rheumatoid arthritis, breast cancer and fibromyalgia (Researcher C.F. van Uden-Kraan) (full-text phd-thesis) (Financially supported by ZON-MW with co-financing by Dutch Arthritis Association and Integraal Kankercentrum Stedendriehoek Twente)

·	Psychometric properties of patient reported outcome measures in rheumatology (Researcher M. Veehof) (full-text phd-thesis)

·	Interpreting patient reported outcomes in rheumatology (Researcher P. ten Klooster) (full-text phd-thesis)

FUNCTIONS

·	Coordinator SRO Health Assessment and Promotion http://www.utwente.nl/igs/research/sro/sro_health.doc/

·	Head of section Health Psychology, Dept. PHT

·	Member of the Scientific Committee Allied Health Professionals of the European league against rheumatism(EULAR) (http://www.eular.org)

·	Member of Editorial Board of the journal Patient Education and Counseling (http://www.elsevier.com/locate/issn/07383991)

·	Member of Editorial Board of the journal Current Rheumatology Reviews (http://www.bentham.org/crr/)

·	Member of Editorial Board of The Open Rheumatology Journal (http://www.bentham.org/open/torj/)

PUBLICATIONS (SINCE 2000)

2012

Bode, C. Taal, E., Westerhof, G.J., Gessel, L. van & Laar, M.A.F.J. van de. Experience of aging in patients with rheumatic diseases:Differences and similarities with the general population. Aging and Mental Health (in press); DOI:10.1080/13607863.2011.651438

Braakman-Jansen, L.M.A., Taal, E., Kuper,I.H. & Laar, M.A.F.J. van de. Productivity loss due to absenteeism and presenteeism by different instruments in patients with RA and subjects without RA. Rheumatology 2012; 51: 354-361 doi: 10.1093/rheumatology/ker371

Buitinga, L., Kievit, W., Visser, H., van Riel, P.L., Van de Laar, M.A.F.J. Comparative responsiveness of the EQ-5D and SF-6D to improvement in patients with rheumatoid arthritis treated with TNF-blockers. Arthritis Care and Research 2012; (in press) DOI:10.1002/acr.21619

Klooster, P. M. ten, Oostveen, J. C. M., Zandbelt, L. C., Taal, E., Drossaert, C. H. C., Harmsen, E. J., & van de Laar, M. A. F. J. Further validation of the 5-item Perceived Efficacy in Patient-Physician Interactions (PEPPI-5) scale in patients with osteoarthritis. Patient Education and Counseling 2012; (in press). DOI:10.1016/j.pec.2011.07.017

Klooster, P.M. ten , Taal, E., Siemons, L., Oostveen, J.C.M., Harmsen, E.J., Tugwell, P.S., Rader, T., Lyddiatt, A. & van de Laar, M.A.F.J. Translation and validation of the Dutch version of the Effective Consumer Scale (EC-17). Quality of Life Research (in press). DOI:10.1007/s11136-012-0162-2

Nikolaus, S., Bode, C., Taal, E., & Van De Laar, M. A. Which Dimensions of Fatigue Should be Measured in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis? A Delphi Study. Musculoskeletal Care 2012; 10: 13–17. DOI:10.1002/msc.222

Nikolaus, S., Bode, C., Taal, E., & vd Laar, M. A. F. J. Selection of items for a computer-adaptive test to measure fatigue in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a Delphi approach. Quality of Life Research 2012, (in press) DOI:10.1007/s11136-011-9982-8

Nikolaus, S., Bode, C., Taal, E., & vd Laar, M. A. F. J. Experts' evaluations of fatigue questionnaires used in rheumatoid arthritis - A Delphi study among patients, nurses and rheumatologists in the Netherlands. Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology 2012; 30: 79-84.

Oude Voshaar, M.A.H., Klooster, P. M. ten, Taal, E., Krishnan, E. & Laar, M.A.F.J. van de. Dutch translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the PROMIS® physical function item bank and cognitive pre-test in Dutch arthritis patients. Arthritis Research & Therapy 2012 (in press)

DOI:10.1186/ar3760

Vaart, R. van der, Drossaert, C.H.C., Taal, E. & Laar, M.A.F.J. van de. Giving rheumatology patients online home access to their electronic medical record (EMR): advantages, drawbacks and preconditions according to care providers Rheumatology International 2012 (in press). DOI:10.1007/s00296-012-2408-2

2011

Buitinga, L. Braakman-Jansen, L.M.A., Taal, E., Laar, M.A.F.J. van de. A computer Time Trade-Off: a feasible and reliable alternativefor the interview Time Trade-Off in rheumatoid arthritis Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology 2011; 29: 783-789.

Klooster, P. M. ten, Oude Voshaar, M. A. H., Taal, E., & van de Laar, M. A. F. J. Comparison of measures of functional disability in patients with gout. Rheumatology 2011; 50: 709-713. DOI:10.1093/rheumatology/keq387

Oude Voshaar, M. A. H., ten Klooster, P. M., Taal, E., & van de Laar, M. A. F. J. Measurement properties of physical function scales validated for use in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: A systematic review of the literature. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 2011; 9:99. DOI:10.1186/1477-7525-9-99

Siemons, L., Klooster, P.M. ten, Taal, E., Kuper, H., Riel, P.L.C.M., Laar, M.A.F.J. van de , Glas, C.A. W. Validating the 28-Tender Joint Count Using Item Response Theory. Journal of Rheumatology 2011; 38(12): 2557-2564 DOI:10.3899/jrheum.110436

Uden-Kraan, C.F. van, Drossaert, C.H.C., Taal, E., Smit, W.M., Bernelot Moens, H.J. & Laar M.A.F.J. van de. Determinants of Engagement in Face-to-Face and Online Patient Support Groups. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2011; 13(4):e106. DOI:10.2196/jmir.1718

Vaart, R. van der, Drossaert, C. H. C., Taal, E., & van de Laar, M. A. F. J. Patient preferences for a hospital-based rheumatology interactive health communication application and factors associated with these preferences. Rheumatology 2011; 50: 1618-1626.

DOI:10.1093/rheumatology/ker161

Vaart, R. van der, Van Deursen, A. J., Drossaert, C. H. C., Taal, E., Van Dijk, J. A., & Van De Laar, M. A. Does the eHealth literacy scale (eHEALS) measure what it intends to measure? Validation of a Dutch version of the eHEALS in two adult populations. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2011; 13(4): e86. DOI:10.2196/jmir.1840

Veehof, M. M., Ten Klooster, P. M., Taal, E., Westerhof, G. J., & Bohlmeijer, E. T. Psychometric properties of the Dutch Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) in patients with fibromyalgia. Clinical Rheumatology 2011; 30: 1045-1054. DOI:10.1007/s10067-011-1690-9

2010

Bode, C., van der Hey, A., Taal, E., & van de Laar, M.A.F.J. Body-self unity and self-esteem in patients with rheumatic diseases. Psychology, Health and Medicine 2010; 15(6): 672-684.

Bohlmeijer, E., Prenger, R., Taal, E., Cuijpers, P. The effects of mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy on mental health of adults with a chronic medical disease: A meta-analysis . Journal of Psychosomatic Research 2010; 68 (6): 539-544.

Bohlmeijer, E., Prenger, R., Taal, E., Cuijpers, P. Meta-analysis on the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy on mental health of adults with a chronic disease: What should the reader not make of it? Journal of Psychosomatic Research 2010; 69 (6): 614-615.

Groen, M.M. van, ten Klooster, P.M., Taal, E., van de Laar, M.A.F.J., Glas, C.A.W. Application of the health assessment questionnaire disability index to various rheumatic diseases. Quality of Life Research 2010; 19:1255–1263.

Klooster, P.M. ten, Weekers, A.M., Eggelmeijer, F., Woerkom, J.M. van, Drossaert, C.H.C., Taal, E., Baneke, J.J. en Rasker, J.J. Optimisme en/of pessimisme: factorstructuur van de Nederlandse Life Orientation Test-Revised. Psychologie & Gezondheid 2010; 38(2): 89-100.

Nikolaus, S., Bode, C., Taal, E., Laar, M.A.F.J. New insights into the experience of fatigue among patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a qualitative study. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 2010; 69 (5): 895-897.

Nikolaus S, Bode C, Taal E, van de Laar MAFJ. Four different patterns of fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis patients: results of a Q-sort study. Rheumatology 2010;49(11):2191-2199.

Uden-Kraan, C.F. van, Drossaert, C.H.C., Taal, E., Seydel, E.R. & Laar M.A.F.J. van de. Patient-initiated online support groups: motives for initiation, extent of success and success factors. Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare 2010; 16: 30–34.

Uden-Kraan, C.F. van, Drossaert, C.H.C., Taal, E., Peek, C.B., Smit, W.M., Seydel, E.R. & Laar M.A.F.J. van de. Experiences and attitudes of Dutch rheumatologists and oncologists with regard to their patients’ health-related Internet use. Clinical Rheumatology 2010; 29, 1229-1236

Van der Vaart R, Drossaert CHC, Taal E, Van de Laar MAFJ. Experiences and preferences of patients with rheumatic diseases regarding an interactive health communication application. IEEE, eTELEMED conference proceedings 2010; 64-71.

2009

Gestel, J.P.J. van, Drossaert, C.H.C., Klink, M. van, Taal, E., Kampelmacher, M.J. & Van Vught, A.J. Ervaringen van kinderen en hun ouders met thuisbeademing. Tijdschrift voor Kindergeneeskunde 2009; 77 (3): 131-136

Glas, C.A.W., Geerlings, H., van de Laar, M.A.F.J. & Taal, E. Analysis of longitudinal randomized clinical trials using item response models. Contemporary Clinical Trials 2009; 30: 158-170

Klooster, P.M. ten, Dannenberg, J-W., Taal, E., Burger, G. & Rasker, J.J. Attitudes towards people with physical or intellectual disabilities: nursing students and non-nursing peers. Journal of Advanced Nursing 2009; 65(12), 2562–2573.

Maas, M., Taal, E., Van Der Linden, S. Boonen, A. A review of instruments to assess illness representations in patients with rheumatic diseases. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 2009; 68: 305-309.

Uden-Kraan, C.F. van, Drossaert, C.H.C., Taal, E., Seydel, E.R. & Laar M.A.F.J. van de. Participation in Online Patient Support Groups Endorses Patients’ Empowerment. Patient Education and Counseling 2009; 74: 61-69.

Uden-Kraan, C.F. van, Drossaert, C.H.C., Taal, E., Smit, W.M., Bernelot Moems, H.J., Siesling, S., Seydel, E.R. & Laar M.A.F.J. van de. Health-related Internet use by patients with somatic diseases: frequency of use and characteristics of users. Informatics for health and social care 2009; 34: 18-29

2008

Bode, C., Taal, E., Emons, P.A.A., Galetzka, M., Rasker, J.J. & Van de Laar, M.A.F.J. Limited results of group self-management education for rheumatoid arthritis patients and their partners: Explanations from the patient perspective. Clinical Rheumatology 2008; 27:1523–1528

El-Mansoury, T.M., Taal, E., Abdel-Nasser, A.M., Riemsma, R.P., Mahfouz, R., Mahmoud, J.A., El-Badawy, S.A. & Rasker, J.J. loneliness among women with rheumatoid arthritis: A cross-cultural study in the Netherlands and Egypt. Clinical Rheumatology 2008; 27:1109–1118.

Klooster, P.M. ten, Veehof, M.M., Taal, E., Riel, P.L.C.M. van, Laar, M.A.F.J. van de. Confirmatory Factor Analysis Of The Aims2-Sf In Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis. Arthritis and Rheumatism (Arthritis Care and Research) 2008; 59: 692-8

Klooster,P.M. ten, Taal, E. & Laar, M.A.F.J. van de. Rasch analysis of the Dutch Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index and the Health Assessment Questionnaire II in patients with rheumatoid arthritis Arthritis and Rheumatism (Arthitis Care and Research) 2008; 59: 1721–1728

Uden-Kraan, C.F. van, Drossaert, C.H.C., Taal, E., Lebrun, C.E.I., Drossaers-Bakker, K.W., Smit, W.M., Seydel, E.R. & Laar M.A.F.J. van de. Coping with somatic illnesses in online support groups: do the feared disadvantages actually occur? Computers in Human Behavior 2008; 24, 309-324.

Uden-Kraan, C.F. van, Drossaert, C.H.C., Taal, E., Shaw, B.R., Seydel, E.R. & Laar M.A.F.J. van de. Empowering Processes and Outcomes of Participation in Online Support Groups for Patients With Breast Cancer, Arthritis, or Fibromyalgia. Qualitative Health Research 2008; 18: 405-417.

Uden-Kraan, C.F. van, Drossaert, C.H.C., Taal, E., Seydel, E.R. & Laar M.A.F.J. van de. Self-reported differences in empowerment between lurkers and posters in online patient support groups. Journal of Medical Internet Research 2008; 10(2):e18

Veehof, M.M. , Taal, E., Heijnsdijk-Rouwenhorst, L.M. & Laar , M.A.F.J. van de. Efficacy of wrist working splints in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: results of a randomized controlled study. Arthritis and Rheumatism (Arthitis Care and Research) 2008; 59: 1698–1704

Veehof, M.M., Klooster, P.M. ten, Taal, E., Riel, P.L.C.M. van, Laar, M.A.F.J. van de Psychometric Properties Of The Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity Index (Radai) In A Cohort Of Consecutive Dutch Ra Patients Starting Anti-Tnf Blocking Treatment. Annals of Rheumatic Diseases 2008; 67:789-793.

Veehof, M.M., Taal, E., Willems, M.M., Laar, M.A.F.J. van de. Determinants of the use of wrist working splints in rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis and Rheumatism (Arthritis Care and Research) 2008; 59:531-536.

Veehof MM, Ten Klooster PM, Taal E, van Riel PLCM, van de Laar MAFJ. Comparison of Internal and External Responsiveness of the Generic Medical Outcome Study Short Form-36 (SF-36) with Disease-specific Measures in Rheumatoid Arthritis. Journal of Rheumatology 2008; 35: 610-617.

2007

Berlo WTM van , Wiel HBM van de, Taal E , Rasker JJ, Weijmar Schultz WCM, Rijswijk MH van. (2007). Sexual functioning of people with rheumatoid arthritis: a multicenter study. Clinical Rheumatology 2007; 26: 30-38.

Bulthuis Y, Drossaers-Bakker KW, Taal E, Rasker J, Oostveen J, van ‘t Pad Bosch P, Oosterveld F, van de Laar M. Arthritis patients show long-term benefits from three weeks intensive exercise training directly following hospital discharge. Rheumatology 2007; 46: 1712 – 1717.

Klooster , P.M. ten, Drossaers-Bakker, K.W., Taal, E., Laar, M.A.F.J. van de. Can we assess baseline pain and global health retrospectively? Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology 2007; 25:176-181.

Klooster, P.M. ten, Taal, E., Veehof, M.M., Riel, PLCM van, Laar, M.A.F.J. van de. Changes in Priorities for Improvement in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis during one year of anti-TNF Treatment. Annals of Rheumatic Diseases 2007; 66 (11): 1485-1490.

Vlaar, A.P.J., Klooster, P.M. ten, Taal, E., Gheit R., El-Garf, A.K., Rasker, J.J., Laar M.A.F.J. van de. A cross-cultural study of pain intensity in Egyptian and Dutch women with rheumatoid arthritis. Journal of Pain 2007; 8, 730-736.  

Zijlstra, T.R. Taal, E., van de Laar, M.A.F.J., Rasker, J.J. Validation of a Dutch translation of the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire. Rheumatology 2007; 46: 131-134

Zijlstra TR, Braakman-Jansen LM, Taal E, Rasker JJ, van de Laar MA. Cost-effectiveness of Spa treatment for fibromyalgia: general health improvement is not for free. Rheumatology 2007; 46, 1454-1459

2006

Boer, H., Huurne, E. ter, Taal, E. (2006). Effects of pictures and textual arguments in sun protection public service announcements. Cancer Detection and Prevention, 30, 432-438.

Klooster, P.M. ten, Vlaar, A.P.J., Taal, E., Gheit, R.E., Rasker, J.J., El-Garf, A.K., Laar, M.A.F.J. van de. (2006) The validity and reliability of the graphic rating scale and verbal rating scale for measuring pain across cultures. A study in Egyptian and Dutch women with rheumatoid arthritis. Clinical Journal of Pain, 22, 827-830.

Klooster , P.M. ten, Drossaers-Bakker, K.W., Taal, E., Laar, M.A.F.J. van de. (2006). Patient-perceived satisfactory improvement (PPSI): interpreting meaningful change in pain from the patient’s perspective. Pain, 121, 151-157.

Loorbach, N., Steehouder, M., Taal, E. (2006). The Effects of Motivational Elements in User Instructions. Journal of Business and Technical Communication, 20 (2), 177-199.

Siebelink, E.M., De Jong, M.D.T., Taal, E., Roelvink, L. (2006). Sexuality and People with Intellectual Disabilities: Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, Experiences, and Needs. Mental Retardation, 44(4), 283-294.

Taal E, Bobietinska E, Lloyd J, Veehof M, Rasker WJM, Oosterveld FGJ, Rasker JJ. (2006). Successfully living with chronic arthritis.The role of the allied health professionals. Clinical Rheumatology, 25 (2), 189-197.

Veehof MM, Taal E, Rasker JJ, Lohmann J, Laar MAFJ van de. (2006). What determines the possession of assistive devices among patients with rheumatic diseases? The influence of the country-related health care system. Disability & Rehabilitation, 28, 205-211.

Veehof MM, Taal E, Rasker JJ, Lohmann J, Laar MAFJ van de. (2006). The possession of assistive devices is related to improved psychological well-being in patients with rheumatic conditions. Journal of Rheumatology, 33 (8), 1679-1683.

Veehof MM, Taal E, Rasker JJ, Laar MAFJ van de. (2006). Reumazorg in Nederland: Blijft de zorg een doolhof? TSG, Tijdschrift voor gezondheidswetenschappen, 84(3), 178-180.

2000-2005

Lagerwerf, L., Taal, E., Brouwer, P. (2005) Van pers- tot nieuwsbericht? Succesfactoren van persberichten bij Stivoro. Tijdschrift voor Communicatiewetenschap, 33, 51-71.

Kirwan JR, Hewlett S, Heiberg T, Hughes R, Carr M, Hehir M, Kvein T, Minnock P, Newman S, Quest EM, Taal E, Wale J. (2005). Incorporating the patient perspective into outcome assessment in rheumatoid arthritis – progress at OMERACT 7. Journal of Rheumatology, 32, 2250-2256.

Mulligan K, Newman S, Taal E, Hazes M, Rasker JJ. (2005). The Design and Evaluation of Psycho-Educational/Self-Management Interventions. Journal of Rheumatology, 32, 2470-2474

Zijlstra, T.R., van de Laar, M.A., Bernelot Moens, H.J., Taal, E., Zakraoui, L., Rasker, J.J. (2005). Spa treatment for primary fibromyalgia syndrome: a combination of thalassotherapy, exercise and patient education improves symptoms and quality of life. Rheumatology, 44, 539-546.

Riemsma, R.P., Taal, E., Kirwan, J.R., Rasker, J.J. (2004). A systematic review of rheumatoid arthritis patient education. Arthritis and Rheumatism (Arthritis Care & Research), 51, 1045–1059.

Taal, E., Rasker, J.J., Riemsma, R.P. (2004). Sensitivity to change of AIMS2 and AIMS2-SF components in comparison to M-HAQ and vas-pain. Annals of Rheumatic Diseases, 63, 1655-1658.

Taal, E., Riemsma, R.P., Kirwan, J.R., Rasker J.J. (2004). What are the real effects of arthritis self-management education programs on pain and disability? Arthritis and Rheumatism, 50, 1012-1013.

Taal, E., Rasker, J.J., Riemsma, R.P. (2003). Psychometric properties of a Dutch short form of the arthritis impact measurement scales 2 (DUTCH-AIMS2-SF). Rheumatology, 42, 427-434.

Riemsma, R.P., Taal, E., Rasker, J.J. (2003) Group education for patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and their partners. Arthritis and Rheumatism (Arthritis Care and Research), 49, 556-566.

Riemsma, R.P., Kirwan, J.R., Taal, E., Rasker, J.J. (2003). Patient education for adults with rheumatoid arthritis (Cochrane review, updated 21 Februar 2003). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2003,(2), CD003688, Oxford: Update Software.

Riemsma, R.P., Taal, E., Kirwan, J.R., Rasker, J.J. (2002). Patient education programmes for adults with rheumatoid arthritis. British Medical Journal, 325: 558-559.

Taal, E. (2001). Rheumatoid Arthritis, psychosocial aspects. In: International Encyclopedia of the social & behavioral sciences. Amsterdam: Elsevier Science, (pp. 13327-30).

Riemsma, R.P., Taal, E., Rasker, J.J., Bruyn, G.A.W., van Paassen, H.C. & Wiegman, O. (2000). Problematic and positive social support in relation to depression in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Journal of Health Psychology, 5, 221-230.

Wardt, E.M. van der, Taal, E. & Rasker, J.J. (2000). The general public’s knowledge and perceptions about rheumatic diseases. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, 59, 32-38.