G. V. van Heck

Publications
Influence

Psychometric qualities of a brief self-rated fatigue measure: The Fatigue Assessment Scale.

H. Michielsen, J. de Vries, G. V. van Heck
Psychology, Medicine
Journal of psychosomatic research
1 April 2003

OBJECTIVE The main aim of this study was to examine the dimensionality and psychometric qualities of a new 10-item fatigue measure, the Fatigue Assessment Scale (FAS). METHODS As part of a… Expand

Measuring fatigue in sarcoidosis: the Fatigue Assessment Scale (FAS).

J. de Vries, H. Michielsen, G. V. van Heck, M. Drent
Psychology, Business
British journal of health psychology
1 September 2004

Fatigue is a major problem in a wide range of diseases including sarcoidosis. However, there is no standard measure for assessing fatigue. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to evaluate the… Expand

Homesickness: a review of the literature.

M. A. van Tilburg, A. Vingerhoets, G. V. van Heck
Psychology, Medicine
Psychological medicine
1 September 1996

Homesickness has not received due attention from psychological researchers, in spite of the fact that it is of considerable interest to counsellors and care-givers of those who have migrated or moved… Expand

Assessment of fatigue among working people: a comparison of six questionnaires

J. de Vries, H. Michielsen, G. V. van Heck
Psychology, Medicine
Occupational and environmental medicine
1 June 2003

Aims: To compare the psychometric qualities of six fatigue questionnaires in a sample of working persons. Methods: Internal consistency and test-retest reliability, content validity, convergent… Expand

Psychosocial Predictors of Success following Bariatric Surgery

G. V. van Hout, Saskia K. M. Verschure, G. V. van Heck
Medicine
Obesity surgery
1 April 2005

Background: Bariatric surgery is the treatment of choice for morbid obesity, but it does not lead to equal results in every patient. In addition to surgery, a number of non-surgical and psychological… Expand

Adult Crying: A Model and Review of the Literature

A. Vingerhoets, Randolph R. Cornelius, G. V. van Heck, M. C. Becht
Psychology
1 December 2000

Crying is one of the most powerfully compelling forms of human emotional expression, and yet, until recently, crying has received little attention from behavioral scientists. In this article, a model… Expand

Smile attractiveness. Self-perception and influence on personality.

Pieter Van der Geld, P. Oosterveld, G. V. van Heck, A. M. Kuijpers-Jagtman
Psychology, Medicine
The Angle orthodontist
1 September 2007

OBJECTIVES To investigate self-perception of smile attractiveness and to determine the role of smile line and other aspects correlated with smile attractiveness and their influence on personality… Expand

Psychosocial Functioning following Bariatric Surgery

G. V. van Hout, Petra Boekestein, Frederiek A. M. Fortuin, A. Pelle, G. V. van Heck
Medicine
Obesity surgery
1 June 2006

Morbid obesity is associated with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality as well as psychosocial problems and poor quality of life. The ultimate goal of bariatric surgery is not only reduced… Expand

Evaluation of quality of life in sarcoidosis patients.

R. Wirnsberger, J. de Vries, M. Breteler, G. V. van Heck, E. Wouters, M. Drent
Medicine
Respiratory medicine
1 May 1998

Health-related quality of life (QOL) has become an important topic in health care. However, hardly any attention has been paid to QOL in sarcoidosis. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess… Expand

Predictors of depressive symptoms 12 months after surgical treatment of early‐stage breast cancer

B. Den Oudsten, G. V. van Heck, A. F. W. van der Steeg, J. Roukema, J. de Vries
Psychology, Medicine
Psycho-oncology
1 November 2009

Objective: Nearly half of the women with breast cancer (BC) show depressive symptoms in the first year after diagnosis. This has a major impact on patients' lives. Therefore, the aim of this study… Expand

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