Skip to ContentSkip to Navigation
University of Groningenfounded in 1614  -  top 100 university
Close
About us Practical matters How to find us prof. dr. R. (Rienk) Dekker
University Medical Center Groningen

prof. dr. R. (Rienk) Dekker

Consultant in Rehabilitation / Head Outpatient department / Associate Professor
No picture available
E-mail:
r.dekker01 umcg.nl
Research interests Publications Press/media

Research interests

active lifestyle, physical activity, sports and rehabilitation (medicine)

Physical Fitness in rehabilitation populations: being more fit enhances chances on better and faster recovery and rehabilitation

Spasticity

Publications

Perceptions, barriers and facilitators regarding nutritional care for patients with chronic limb threatening ischemia: a focus group study among healthcare professionals

Kolen, A. M., Jager-Wittenaar, H., Geertzen, J. H. B., Damman, J., Dijkstra, M. L., Keller, B. P. J. A., Kooijman, M., Tjalsma-de Vries, M., de Vries, J.-P. P. M., Wikkeling, O. R. M., Wong, S. W., Dekker, R. & Krops, L. A., Jan-2025, In: Annals of vascular surgery. 110, B, p. 84-94 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

A scoping review on nutritional intake and nutritional status in people with a major dysvascular lower limb amputation

Kolen, A. M., Dijkstra, P. U., Dekker, R., de Vries, J. P. P. M., Geertzen, J. H. B. & Jager-Wittenaar, H., 2024, In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 46, 2, p. 257-269 13 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Cardiorespiratory fitness in persons with lower limb amputation

van Schaik, L., Blokland, I. J., van Kammen, K., Houdijk, H., Geertzen, J. H. B. & Dekker, R., Jun-2024, In: International Journal of Rehabilitation Research. 47, 2, p. 116-121 6 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

'Effects of a home-based bimodal lifestyle intervention in frail patients with end-stage liver disease awaiting orthotopic liver transplantation': study protocol of a non-randomised clinical trial

Wijma, A. G., Bongers, B. C., Annema, C., Dekker, R., Blokzijl, H., van der Palen, J. A., De Meijer, V. E., Cuperus, F. J. & Klaase, J. M., 29-Jan-2024, In: BMJ Open. 14, 1, 9 p., e080430.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Effects of individually optimized rocker midsoles and self-adjusting insoles on dynamic stability in persons with diabetes mellitus and neuropathy

Malki, A., Baltasar Badaya, M., Dekker, R., Verkerke, G. J. & Hijmans, J. M., Jul-2024, In: Gait & Posture. 112, p. 154-158 5 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Effects of individually optimized rocker midsoles and self-adjusting insoles on plantar pressure in persons with diabetes mellitus and loss of protective sensation

Malki, A., Baltasar Badaya, M., Dekker, R., Verkerke, G. J. & Hijmans, J. M., Jan-2024, In: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. 207, 10 p., 111077.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Exploring experiences of people with stroke and health professionals on post-stroke fatigue guidance: Getting the right people to the right care at the right time.

Jacobi, M., van der Schuur, L., Seves, B. L., Brandenbarg, P., Dekker, R., Hettinga, F. J., Hoekstra, F., Krops, L. A., van der Woude, L. H. V. & Hoekstra, T., 2024, In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 46, 19, p. 4439-4447 9 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Implementation barriers and facilitators for referral from the hospital to community-based lifestyle interventions from the perspective of lifestyle professionals: A qualitative study

LOFIT-consortium, Te Loo, L. M., Holla, J. F. M., Vrijsen, J., Driessen, A., van Dijk, M. L., Linders, L., van den Akker-Scheek, I., Bouma, A., Schans, L., Schouten, L., Rijnbeek, P., Dekker, R., de Bruijne, M., van der Ploeg, H. P., van Mechelen, W. & Jelsma, J. G. M., 27-Jun-2024, In: PLoS ONE. 19, 6, 22 p., e0304053.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Implementing Individually Tailored Prescription of Physical Activity in Routine Clinical Care: A Process Evaluation of the Physicians Implement Exercise = Medicine Project

PIE = M Consortium, Bouma, A. J., Nauta, J., van Nassau, F., Krops, L. A., van den Akker-Scheek, I., Diercks, R. L., de Groot, V., van der Leeden, M., Leutscher, H., Stevens, M., van Twillert, S., Zwerver, H., van der Woude, L. H. V., van Mechelen, W., Verhagen, E. A. L. M., van Keeken, H. G., van der Ploeg, H. P. & Dekker, R., 2024, In: Journal of Physical Activity and Health. 21, 9, p. 916–927 12 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Long-term trajectories of physical activity behavior in adults with physical disabilities and/or chronic diseases following rehabilitation: the prospective cohort study ReSpAct 2.0

Brandenbarg, P., Hoekstra, F., Hoekstra, T., Seves, B. L., Hettinga, F. J., van der Woude, L. H. V., Krops, L. A. & Dekker, R., 16-Dec-2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 11 p.

Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review

Press/media

Revalidatiegeneeskunde leefstijlvol?

Dekker, R.

10/12/2024

Press/Media: Expert Comment › Professional

Paralympische Spelen inspiratiebron voor revalidatiearts en bewegingswetenschapper

Vegter, R. & Dekker, R.

03/09/2024

Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities › Popular

UMCG Centrum voor Revalidatie high performance partner NOCNSF

Dekker, R.

27/08/2024

Press/Media: Expert Comment › Popular

Leefstijl en fitheid in revalidatie

Dekker, R.

01/01/2024

Press/Media: Expert Comment › Professional

Interview: ‘Bewegen speelt essentiële rol bij preventie en herstel’

Dekker, R.

20/07/2022

Press/Media: Expert Comment › Professional

UMCG partner van NOC*NSF voor paralympische sporters

Dekker, R.

03/03/2022

Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities › Popular

Gerichte begeleiding voor een gezondere leefstijl voor patiënten UMCG en Amsterdam UMC

Dekker, R.

23/04/2021

Press/Media: Research › Popular

Aandacht voor actieve gezonde leefstijl in de revalidatie: juist nu!

Dekker, R.

01/01/2021

Press/Media: Expert Comment › Popular

Gezond leven draagt bij aan behandeleffect

Dekker, R.

03/11/2020

Press/Media: Research › Popular

View full research profile
Follow the UGfacebook linkedin rss instagram youtube
Functional
Provides basic functions and uses anonymized cookies.
Standard
Provides optimal operation and uses video cookies, among others.
Complete
Provides personalized content and uses marketing cookies.
Set your cookie preferences. Read our privacy and cookie disclaimer for more information.