I. English scientific publication in refereed journal, books and chapters in books
2012
Jager Meezenbroek E.de., Visser A., Dierendonck D.van, Visser A.P., Garssen B. Spirituality is equally important for the well-being of cancer patients and healthy persons. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, submitted, 2011.
Jager Meezenbroek E.de., Visser A., Dierendonck D.van, Visser A.P., Garssen B. The stability of spiritual involvement and the influence of negative life events. Journal of Research in Personality, submitted, 2011.
Jager Meezenbroek E.de, Visser A., Dierendonck D.van, Visser A.P., Garssen B. Spirituality does not buffer the negative influence of somatic symptoms and prognosis on well-being. Psychosomatic Medicine, submitted, 2011.
2011
Neumann M., G.Kreps, A.Visser (2011) Methodology in health communication research. Special issue Patient education and Counseling 82. 281-494.
Visser A., A. Schoolmeesters, M. van den Berg, Nicolle Schell, R. de Gelder, B van den Borne (2011), Methodological reflections on body-mind intervention studies with cancer patients. Patient Education and Counseling 82, 325-334.
Kolkman, E.M , A. Visser, A.M.C Vink , W. Dekkers (2011) CAM-education in the
medical curriculum: Attitudes and knowledge of CAM among Dutch medical students. European Journal of Integrative Medicine, 3, 17-22.
Garssen, B., P. Vos, E de Jager Meezenbroek, C. de Klerk, A. Visser (2011) Analyzing differences between psychotherapy groups and social support groups for breast cancer patients: Development of an assessment method using video recording. Patient Education and Counseling 82, 377-383.
Neumann M., F. Edelhäuser, G. Kreps, C. Scheffer, G. Lutz, D. Tauschel, A. Visser (2011) Can patient-provider interaction increase the effectiveness of medical treatment or even substitute it?- An exploration on why and how to study the specific effect of the provider. Patient Education and Counseling 82, 307-314.
2010
Jager Meezenbroek, E de, Garssen B, Berg M van den, Dierendonck D van, Visser A, Schaufli WB (2010) Measuring spirituality as an universal human experience: A review of spirituality questionnaires. Journal of Religion and Health, DOI, 10. 1007/s10943-010-9376-1.
Visser A, Wysmans M. (2010) Improving patient education by an in-service communication training for health care providers at a cancer ward: communication climate, patient satisfaction an the need of lasting implementation. Patient Education and Counseling 78: 402-408.
Hoving C, Visser A, Dolan Muller P, Van den Borne B. (2010) A history of patient education by health professionals in Europe and North America: from authority to shared decision making. Patient Education and Counseling; 78: 275-281.
Boomsma, MF, Garssen B, Slot E, Berbee M, Berkhof J, De Jager Meezenbroek E, Slieker W, Visser A, Meijer S, Beelen, RHJ (2010). Breast cancer surgery-induced immunomodulation. Journal of Surgical Oncology,xxx
H A. van der Stege, A.van Staa, S. Hilberink, A. Ph. Visser (2010) Using the new board game SeCZ TaLK to stimulate the communication on sexual health for adolescents with chronic conditions. Patient Education and Counseling; 81: 324-331.
J.P.H. Hamers, J. Hibbard, A. Visser (2010) (eds.), Changing patient education. Patient Education and Counseling; 78: 273-408.
Golay, A., R. Anderson, A. Visser (2010) (eds.), Changing obesity: Theories, facts and interventions. Patient Education and Counseling 79: 275-377.
M. Broome, M. Farrell, A. Visser (2010) (eds.), AACH Conference 2009, Miami USA. Patient Education and Counseling 80: 285-420.
2009
Cameron KA, De Haes H, Visser A (2009) Theories in health communication research. Special issue. Patient Education and Counseling, 74, 279-347.
2008
Kieviet-Stijnen A, Visser A, Garssen B, & Hudig W (2008) Mindfulness-based stress reduction training for oncology patients: Patients’ appraisal and changes in well-being. Patient Education and Counseling, 72, 436-442.
A. Visser, M. op ’t Hoog, Education of creative art therapy to cancer patients: evaluation and effects. Journal of Cancer Education, 2008, 23. 80-84.
Collins S, de Vogel-Voogt, E, Visser A, Van der Heide A. Presence, communication and treatment of fatigue and pain complaints in incurable cancer patients. Patient Education and Counseling, 2008, 72, 102-108.
2007
Albada, A, Elbers E., Visser A (2007) Patient education in Western European hospitals: a comparison of the Netherlands, Flanders and England. Patient Education and Counseling, 66, 4-10.
Vos PJ, Visser AP, Garssen B, Duivenvoorden HJ, & Haes HCJM de (2007)
Effectiveness of group psychotherapy compared to social support groups in patients with primary, non-metastatic breast cancer. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 25, 37-60.
Heide A van der, Vogel-Voogt E de, Visser AP, Rijt CCD van der, & Maas PJ van der (2007)
Dying at home or in an institution: perspectives of Dutch physicians and bereaved relatives. Supportive Care in Cancer, 15, 1413-142.1
Tiersma ESM, Peters AAW, Lee ML van der, Visser AP, & Fleuren GJ (2007)
Reasons for early interventions by gynaecologists in a clinical follow-up study on cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. European Journal of Obstetrics Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, 132, 111-115.
Voerman B, Visser A, Fischer M, Garssen B, Andel G van, & Bensing J (2007)
Determinants of participation in social support groups for prostate cancer patients. Psycho-Oncology, 16, 1092-1099.
2006
Kruyver IPM, Garssen, B, Visser, AP, Kuiper AJ. (2006) Signalising psychsocial problems in cancer care: The structural use of a short psychosocial checklist during medical or nursing visits, Patient Education and Counseling, 62, 163-177.
Vogel-Voogt E de, Heide A van der, Leeuwen AF van, Visser AP, Rijt CCD van der, & Maas PJ van der (2007)Patient evaluation of end-of-life care. Palliative Medicine, 21, 243-248.
Berg van den M, Visser A, Schoolmeesters A, Edelman P, Borne B van den (2006) Evaluation of haptotherapy for patients with cancer treated with chemotherapy at a day clinic. Patient Education and Counseling 60: 336-43.
2005
Tiersma, ESM, Lee, van der ML, Garssen, B, Peters, AAW, Visser, AP, Fleuren, GJ, Leeuwen, van KM, Cessie, le S & Goodkin, K (2005) Psychosocial factors and the course of cervical intra-epithelial neoplasia: A prospective study. Gynaecologic Oncology 97, 879 – 886.
Dierendonck, D van, Garssen B, & Visser A (2005) Rediscovering meaning and purpose at work: The transpersonal psychology background of a burnout programme. In: C.L. Cooper & A.S. G. Antoniou (eds). Research companion to organizational health psychology. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar, pg 623 -630.
2004
Andel, G van, Visser, AP, Zwinderman, AH, Hulshof, MCCM, Horenblas, S, Kurth, KH (2004) A prospective longitudinal study comparing the impact of external radiation therapy with radical prostatectomy on health related quality of life (HRQOL) in prostate cancer patients. The Prostate, 58, 354 – 365.
Andel, G van, Visser, AP, Hulshof, MCCM, Horenblas, S, Kurth, KH (2004) Health-related quality of life and psychosocial factors in patients with prostate cancer scheduled for radical prostatectomy or external radiation therapy. British Journal of Urology, 92, 217 – 222.
Arraras, JI, Wright, S, Greimel, E, Holzner, B, Kuljanic-Vlasic, K, Velikova, G, Eisemann, M, Visser, A (2004) Development of a questionnaire to evaluate the information needs of cancer patients: the EORTC questionnaire. Patient Education and Counseling 54, 235-241,
Leeuwen, AF van, Voogt, E, Visser, A, Rijt, CC van der, Heide, A van der (2004) Considerations of healthcare professionals in medical decision-making about treatment for clinical end-stage cancer patients. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 28, 351-355.
Tiersma, ESM, Lee, ML van der, Peters, AAW, Visser, AP, Fleuren, GJ, Garssen, B, Leeuwen, KM van, Cessie, S le, Goodkin, K (2004) Psychosocial factors and the grade of cervical intra-epithelial neoplasia: a semi-prospective study. Gynaecological Oncology, 92, 603 – 610.
Vos, PJ, Garssen, B, Visser, A, Duivenvoorden, HJ, Haes, HCJM de (2004) Early stage breast cancer: explaining level of psychosocial adjustment using structural equation modeling. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 27, 557 – 580.
Vos, PJ, Garssen, B, Visser, A, Duivenvoorden, HJ, Haes, HCJM de (2004) Psychosocial intervention for women with early stage breast cancer: a comparison between participants and a non-intervention group. Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, 73, 276 – 285.
2003
Andel, van G, Visser, AP (2003) (editors) Psychosocial and educational aspects in prostate cancer patients. Patient Education and Counselling, 49, 203-292.
Visser, AP & Andel, van G (2003) Introduction. Psychosocial and educational aspects in prostate cancer patients. Patient Education and Counselling, 49, 203-206.
Visser, AP, Andel van G, Willems, P, Voogt, E, Dijkstra, A, Roovers, P, Goodkin, K, Kurth, KH (2003) Changes in HRQOL of men with prostate cancer 3 months after diagnosis: the role of psychosocial factors and comparison with benign hyperplasia patients. Patient Education and Counseling, 49, 225-232
Andel, van G, Hulshof, MCCM, Visser, AP, Horenblas, S, Kurth, KH (2003) Health related quality of life and psychosocial factors in patients with localised prostate cancer scheduled for radical prostatectomy or external radiation therapy. British Journal of Urology, 92, 217-222.
Schofield, T, Elwyn, G, Edwards, G, Visser, A (2003) (editors). Special issue. Shared decision making in health care. Patient Education and Counseling, 50, 227-329.
Visser, A, Leeuwen van, AF, Voogt, E, Heide, van der A, Rijt, van der K (2003) Clinical decision-making at the end of life: the role of the patient’s wish. Patient Education and Counseling, 50, 263-264.
Snoek, J & Visser, A (2003) (eds.) Diabetes education and quality of life. Special section. Patient Education and Counseling, 51, 1-91.
2002
G. van Andel, M.C.C.M. Hulshof, A.P Visser, S. Horenblas, K.H. Kurth. Quality of life (QOL) in prostate cancer patients treated with radical prostatectomy or external radiation therapy: baseline profile, the impact of treatment and a comparison with a cohort of healthy men. J Urology 2002, 167 1378.
2001
Bakx J, Dietscher C & Visser A (eds.) (2001) Health promoting hospitals. Patient Education and Counseling, 45, 237-264.
Bensing, JM, Visser, A & Saan, H (2001) Patient education in the Netherlands. Patient Education and Counseling, 44, 15-22.
Visser, A, Deccache, A & Bensing, J (eds.) (2001) Patient education in Europe. Patient Education and Counseling, 44, 1-94.
2000
Andel, G van, A.P. Visser (2000) The influence of psychosocial factors on the measured quality if life in patients suffering from benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer. Journal of Urology, 163,1255.
Andel G. van,, A.P. Visser, P. Willems, P. Roovers, K.Goodkin, KH Kurth (2000).
The influence of psychosocial factors on the measured quality of life (QoL) in patients
suffering from benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) and patients with prostate cancer (PC).
Prostate Cancer Prostatic Disease, 3: 41.
Goodkin K & Visser AP (2000) Psychoneuroimmunology: Stress, mental disorder, and health. American Psychiatric Press INC, Washington/London.
Gordijn, B & Visser AP (eds.) (2000) Issues in Dutch palliative care. Patient Education and Counseling, 41, 41-113.
Staa A van, Visser AP & Zouwe N van der (2000) Evaluation of palliative care. Patient Education and Counseling, 41. 93-100.
Visser AP (2000) Chronic diseases, aging, and dementia: implications for patient education and counseling. Patient Education and Counseling, 39, 293-309
Visser AP & Andel G van (2000) Education and Counseling in cancer: The neglected case of prostate cancer patients. Patient Education and Counseling, 40, 197-199.
Visser AP, Goodkin K, Vingerhoets AJJM, Peters AWW, Boon M, Garssen B & Fletcher MA (2000) Cervical cancer: Psychosocial and psychoneuroimmunologic issues. In: Goodkin K &
Visser AP (eds.) (2000).Psychoneuroimmunology: Stress, mental disorder, and health. American Psychiatric Press INC, Washington/London, 41- 75
Bensing, J.M., P.F.M., Verhaak, A.M. van Dulmen, A.P. Visser (eds.), Communication in health care. Special issue. Patient Education and Counseling, 2000, 39, 1-145.
1998
Pompe G van der, Antoni MH, Visser A, & Heijnen CJ (1998) Effect of mild acute stress on immune cell distribution and natural killer cell activity in breast cancer patients. Biological Psychology, 48, 21-35.
Wolfs GGMC, Knottnerus JA, Horst FG van der, Visser AP, & Janknegt RA (1998) Determinants of doctor consultation for micturition problems in an elderly male population. Journal European Urology, 33,1-10.
Pompe, G. van der, H.J. Duivenvorden, M.H. Antoni, A. Visser, C.J. Heijnen, Effectiveness of a short-term group psychotherapy program on endocrine and immune function in breast cancer patients: an exploratory study. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 1997, 42, 453-466.
1997
Aarva P, Haes W de, & Visser AP (eds) (1997) Health communication research. Patient Education and Counseling, 30, 1-103.
Francke AL, Garssen B, Luiken JB, Schepper AME de, Grypdonck M, & Huijer Abu-Saad H (1997) Effects of a nursing pain programme on patient outcomes. Psycho-Oncology, 6, 302-310.
Pompe G van der, Duivenvorden HJ, Antoni MH, Visser AP & Heijnen CJ (1997) Effectiveness of a short-term group psychotherapy program on endocrine and immune function in breast cancer patients: an exploratory study. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 42, 453-466.
Visser AP, & Bleiker E (eds) (1997) Genetic education and counseling. Patient Education and Counseling, 32, 1-139.
Visser AP, & Bleiker E (1997) Genetic education and counseling: Introduction. Patient Education and Counseling, 32, 1-7.
Balen F. van, Visser A.Ph. (eds.), Perspectives of reproductive health. Patient Education and Counseling, 1997, 31, 1-93.
Balen F. van, Visser A.Ph., Perspectives of reproductive health: introduction. Patient Education and Counseling, 1997, 31, 1-5.
Aarva, P. W. de Haes, A. Visser, Health communication research: introduction. Patient Education and Counseling, 1997, 30, 1-5.
1996
Visser AP, & Goodkin K (Eds.) (1966) Current perspective on cancer education and counseling. Special issue of Patient Education and Counseling, 28, 115-230.
Visser AP & Goodkin K (1996) Current perspectices on cancer education and counseling. Patient Education and Counseling, 28, 115-119.
Pompe, G.v., Antoni, M., Visser, A.P., & Garssen, B., Adjustment to breast cancer: psychobiological effects of interventions. Patient Education and Counseling, 1996, 28, 209 219.
1995
Assal JP, Golay A, & Visser AP (Eds; 1995) New trends in patient education: a transcultural and inter disease approach. Elsevier Publishers, Amsterdam.
Visser AP, Vingerhoets A, Goodkin K, Boon M, Garssen B, & Peters L (1995) Cervical cancer and psychoimmunological issues. In: Goodkin K & Visser AP (eds.), Psychoneuroimmunology: stress, mental disorder and health. Washington, American Psychiatric Press.
1994
Oddens, B.J., Visser, A.P., Vemer, H.M., & Everaerd, W.T.A.M., Contraceptive use and attitudes in reunified Germany. European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1994, 57, 201-208.
Visser, A.P., P. van Bilsen, Effectiveness of sex education provided to adolescents. Patient Education and Counseling, 1994, 23, 147-160.
Oddens, B.J., M.J. Boulet, P. Lehert, A.P. Visser, A study on the use of medication for climacteric complaints in Western Europe – II. Maturitas, 1994, 19, 1-12.
Ketting, E., A.P. Visser, Contraception in the Netherlands: the low abortion rate explained. Patient Education and Coun¬seling, 1994, 23, 161-171.
Starke, K., A.P. Visser, Sexuality, Sexual behavior and con¬traception in East Germany. Patient Education and Counseling, 1994, 23, 217-226.
Oddens, B.J., A.P. Visser, H.M. Vemer, W.T.A.M. Everaerd, Most British women use reliable contraceptive methods, but many fear health risks from use. Family Planning Perspectives, 1994, 26, 183-184.
Boulet, M.J., Oddens, B.J., P. Leher, H.M. Vemer, A. Visser, Climacteric and menopause in seven South-East Asia countries. Maturitas 1994, 19, 157-176.
Oddens, B.J., A.P. Visser, H.M. Vemer, W.T.A.M. Everaerd, Contraceptive use and attitudes in Great Britain. Contraception, 1994, 49, 73-86.
Lorig K & Visser AP (1994) Arthritis patient education standards: A model for the future. Patient Education and Counseling 24, 3-7.
Visser AP, Alkema I, & Koppen K van (1994) Participation by general practitioners in a public cancer information campaign. Patient Education and Counseling, 24, 117-124.
Visser AP, & Ketting E (Eds.) (1994) Sexual health: Education and counseling perspectives on contraceptive use, HIV and sexuality. Patient Education and Counseling, 23, 141-241.
Visser AP, Haan G, Zalmstra H, & Wouters J (1994) Psychosocial aspects of in-vitro fertilization. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gyneacology, 15, 35-43.
Visser AP, & Antoni MH (Eds.) (1994) Current perspectives on AIDS/HIV Education and Counseling. Patient Education and Counseling, 24, 191-358.
1993
Popov, A.A., Visser, A.P., & Ketting, E., Contraceptive knowledge, attitudes and practice in Russia during the 1980′s. Studies in Family Planning, 1993, 24, 227-235.
Starke, K., & Visser, A.P., Sexuality and contraception in Russian students: a comparison with students from East and West Germany. International Journal of Health Sciences, 1993, 4, 111-119.
Stouthamer, N., Visser, A.P., Oddens, B.J., Beusmans, G., Hoogland, H., Ree, J. van, & Zuidweg, J. , Dutch general practitioner’s attitude towards climacteric and its treatment. Eureopean Journal of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Reproductive Biology, 1993, 50, 147-153.
1992
Greene, J.G., & Visser, A.P. (Eds.), Longitudinal studies of the climacteric. Maturitas, 1992, 14, 93-160.
Oddens, B.J., Boulet, M.J., Lehert, P., & Visser, A.P., Has the climacteric been medicalized? A study on the use of medication for climacteric complaints in four countries. Maturitas, 1992, 15, 171-181.
Wierik, M.J.M. te, Frederiks, C.M.A., Sturmans, F., & Visser, A.P., Nursing home admission: A comparison of applicants to nursing homes for aged. International Journal of Health Sciences, 1992, 3, 77-89.
1991
Weerdt, I. de, A.P. Visser, G.J. Kok, O. de Weerdt and E.A. van der Veen, Randomised controlled multicentre evaluation of an education programme for insulin treated patients with diabetes: effect on metabolic control, quality of life and costs of therapy. Diabetic Medicine, 1991, 8, 338 345.
1990
Weerdt, I. de, A.Ph. Visser, G.J. Kok and E.A. van der Veen, Determinants of active self care behaviour of patients with insulin dependent diabetes: implications for diabetes education. Social Science and Medicine, 1990, 30, 605 615.
Visser, A.Ph., The effectiveness of health education to older patients. In: R. Liedekerken et al. The effectiveness of health education, Van Gorcum. Uitgeverij voor Gezondheidsbevordering. Assen, The Netherlands, 1990, p. 121 125.
1989
Weerdt, I. de, A.P. Visser, G.J. Kok and E.A. van der Veen, Randomised controlled evaluation of an education programme for insuline treated patients with diabetes: effects on psychosocial variables. Patient Education and Counseling, 1989, 14, 191 215.
Borgers, M.Th.A. and A.Ph. Visser, Health education for elderly cancer patients. European Journal of Cancer and Clinical Oncology, 1989, 25, 1008.
1988
Visser, A.Ph. Situational and individual determinants of state anxiety of surgical patients. In: C.D. Spielberger, I.G. Sarason and P.B. Defares (Eds.), Stress and anxiety, Vol. 11. Hemisphere Publishing Corporation, Washington, 1988, p. 219 229.
1984
Visser, A.Ph. Patient education in Dutch hospitals. Patient Education and Counseling, 1984, 6, 178 189.
1980
Visser, A.Ph. Information booklet for hospital patients: use and effect. Journal of Patient Counselling and Health Education, 1980, 2, 51 64.