Michel Dückers
Biographic Data
| ID | 326294 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Michel Dückers |
| GIVEN NAMES | Michel |
| FAMILY NAME | Dückers |
| SIGNATURE | DÜCKERS M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7746-053X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 17 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Using Qualitative Research in Community Engagement to Capture and Mitigate Vulnerability Mechanisms in the Face of Infectious Diseases
Various frameworks have been proposed for carrying out community engagement (CE) in the context of infectious disease response, but few have done so through a lens of vulnerability and even fewer, if any, have compared cases across countries. This paper reflects on the implementation of a project based on social science research and CE to capture and mitigate vulnerability mechanisms, which was carried out in France, Germany, Italy, Malta, and Sl…
Reframing vulnerable ‘groups’
France implemented wide-ranging responses to control SARS-CoV2 transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some measures targeted specific social groups considered to be ‘vulnerable’. Yet how diverse populations experienced and shared existing vulnerabilities within these public health responses remains poorly understood. Theoretical grounding of the present analysis relies on Florencia Luna"s ‘layers’ of vulnerability and David Napier and Anna Vo…
Community engagement to tackle infectious threats
The SoNAR-Global Social Science Network for Infectious Threats and Antimicrobial Resistance [1] connects social scientists from Europe, South East Asia, and West and Central Africa in their interest in epidemics and infectious diseases. Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and West Africa and the COVID-19 pandemic highlight the importance [...]
Global and national influenza-associated hospitalisation rates
Background: WHO estimates that seasonal influenza epidemics result in three to five million cases of severe illness (hospitalisations) every year. We aimed to improve the understanding of influenza-associated hospitalisation estimates at a national and global level. Methods: We performed a systematic literature review of English- and Chinese-language studies published between 1995 and 2020 estimating influenza-associated hospitalisation. We inclu…
Locating vaccine uptake and public participation in Ukraine
A growing body of literature on vaccine hesitancy considers context and the intersecting factors affecting vaccine uptake. This study attempts to add focus to the conversation of vaccines in Ukraine by exploring how vaccines are perceived and how local stakeholders envision solutions to the problems surrounding vaccine uptake. Twenty-five in-depth interviews were carried out among parents of children under 6 years of age as well as health practit…
Online One-Stop Shop for Disaster Response Services After the MH17 Airplane Crash
Background: A one-stop shop for disaster response services provides a central location for information and advice in an accessible way. Yet little is known about its organization and outcomes. After the MH17 airplane crash, the one-stop shop concept was realized through a digital environment called the Information and Referral Center (IRC). The aim of this study was to evaluate the experiences of users and providers in regard to the IRC and to id…
A systematic review of rapid needs assessments and their usefulness for disaster decision making
Assessment of the inclusion of vaccination as an intervention to reduce antimicrobial resistance in AMR national action plans
Remote training as a common tool for the different professionals involved in the acute phase after terror attacks across Europe
The acute response after a terror attack may have a crucial impact on the physical and psychological wellbeing of the victims. Preparedness of the professionals involved in the acute response is a key element to ensure effective interventions, and can be improved through trainings. Today in Europe there is a recognized lack of inter-professional and international trainings, which are important, among others, to respond to the needs and the rights…
On the importance of primary and community healthcare in relation to global health and environmental threats
In the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become clear that primary healthcare systems play a critical role in clinical care, such as patient screening, triage, physical and psychological support and also in promoting good community advice and awareness in coordination with secondary healthcare and preventive care. Because of the role of social and environmental factors in COVID-19 transmission and burden of disease, it is essential to ensur…
Addressing vulnerabilities in communities facing infectious disease threats
Key points\n- Infectious threats, including pandemics, require a careful understanding of local contexts and global processes. Here, the social sciences can offer important contributions.\n- Responses to infectious diseases should use community engagement that addresses wide-ranging vulnerabilities, using concepts and methods from both social science and traditional infectious disease science
Conceptualizing Vulnerability for Health Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic and the Associated Measures in Utrecht and Zeist
The COVID-19 pandemic and the associated measures have impacted the health of many. Not all population groups are equally vulnerable to such health effects, possibly increasing health inequalities. We performed a group concept mapping procedure to define a common, context-specific understanding of what makes people vulnerable to health effects of the pandemic and the measures. We organized a two-step, blended brainstorming session with locally in…
Community engagement and vulnerability in infectious diseases
The experience of sudden loss of a colleague or neighbor following the MH17 plane crash in the Ukraine
The interviews indicate a "hierarchy of bereavement". As such, colleagues and neighbors may experience loneliness and/or isolation. Generally, there is no need to consult a practitioner, despite the experience of health complaints such as intrusive dreaming and lack of sleep
Morbidity Rates in an Area with High Livestock Density
There is continuing debate and public health concern regarding the previously confirmed association between high livestock density and human health. The primary aim of the current study is to assess the prevalence of respiratory and other health problems in a livestock dense area in the Netherlands, based on recent longitudinal health data and a large sample. Analyses are expanded with the investigation of different subgroups of patients with res…
Prevalence of Potentially Traumatic Events, Other Life Events and Subsequent Reactions Indicative for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Netherlands
The 12-month and lifetime prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in different country populations has been assessed while using clinical interviews. Because this methodology is relatively time-consuming and resource-intensive, disaster health researchers adopted instruments, like the Trauma Screening Questionnaire (TSQ). This study (1) used the TSQ to estimate the lifetime prevalence of potentially traumatic events and other life even…
Assessing refugee healthcare needs in Europe and implementing educational interventions in primary care
The current political crisis, conflicts and riots in many Middle Eastern and African countries have led to massive migration waves towards Europe. European countries, receiving these migratory waves as first port of entry (POE) over the past few years, were confronted with several challenges as a result of the sheer volume of newly arriving refugees. This humanitarian refugee crisis represents the biggest displacement crisis of a generation. Alth…
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Assessing refugee healthcare needs in Europe and implementing educational interventions in primary care
The current political crisis, conflicts and riots in many Middle Eastern and African countries have led to massive migration waves towards Europe. European countries, receiving these migratory waves as first port of entry (POE) over the past few years, were confronted with several challenges as a result of the sheer volume of newly arriving refugees. This humanitarian refugee crisis represents the biggest displacement crisis of a generation. Alth…
The experience of sudden loss of a colleague or neighbor following the MH17 plane crash in the Ukraine
The interviews indicate a "hierarchy of bereavement". As such, colleagues and neighbors may experience loneliness and/or isolation. Generally, there is no need to consult a practitioner, despite the experience of health complaints such as intrusive dreaming and lack of sleep
Morbidity Rates in an Area with High Livestock Density
There is continuing debate and public health concern regarding the previously confirmed association between high livestock density and human health. The primary aim of the current study is to assess the prevalence of respiratory and other health problems in a livestock dense area in the Netherlands, based on recent longitudinal health data and a large sample. Analyses are expanded with the investigation of different subgroups of patients with res…
Prevalence of Potentially Traumatic Events, Other Life Events and Subsequent Reactions Indicative for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in the Netherlands
The 12-month and lifetime prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in different country populations has been assessed while using clinical interviews. Because this methodology is relatively time-consuming and resource-intensive, disaster health researchers adopted instruments, like the Trauma Screening Questionnaire (TSQ). This study (1) used the TSQ to estimate the lifetime prevalence of potentially traumatic events and other life even…
On the importance of primary and community healthcare in relation to global health and environmental threats
In the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become clear that primary healthcare systems play a critical role in clinical care, such as patient screening, triage, physical and psychological support and also in promoting good community advice and awareness in coordination with secondary healthcare and preventive care. Because of the role of social and environmental factors in COVID-19 transmission and burden of disease, it is essential to ensur…
Addressing vulnerabilities in communities facing infectious disease threats
Key points\n- Infectious threats, including pandemics, require a careful understanding of local contexts and global processes. Here, the social sciences can offer important contributions.\n- Responses to infectious diseases should use community engagement that addresses wide-ranging vulnerabilities, using concepts and methods from both social science and traditional infectious disease science
Conceptualizing Vulnerability for Health Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic and the Associated Measures in Utrecht and Zeist
The COVID-19 pandemic and the associated measures have impacted the health of many. Not all population groups are equally vulnerable to such health effects, possibly increasing health inequalities. We performed a group concept mapping procedure to define a common, context-specific understanding of what makes people vulnerable to health effects of the pandemic and the measures. We organized a two-step, blended brainstorming session with locally in…
Community engagement and vulnerability in infectious diseases
Online One-Stop Shop for Disaster Response Services After the MH17 Airplane Crash
Background: A one-stop shop for disaster response services provides a central location for information and advice in an accessible way. Yet little is known about its organization and outcomes. After the MH17 airplane crash, the one-stop shop concept was realized through a digital environment called the Information and Referral Center (IRC). The aim of this study was to evaluate the experiences of users and providers in regard to the IRC and to id…
A systematic review of rapid needs assessments and their usefulness for disaster decision making
Assessment of the inclusion of vaccination as an intervention to reduce antimicrobial resistance in AMR national action plans
Remote training as a common tool for the different professionals involved in the acute phase after terror attacks across Europe
The acute response after a terror attack may have a crucial impact on the physical and psychological wellbeing of the victims. Preparedness of the professionals involved in the acute response is a key element to ensure effective interventions, and can be improved through trainings. Today in Europe there is a recognized lack of inter-professional and international trainings, which are important, among others, to respond to the needs and the rights…
Community engagement to tackle infectious threats
The SoNAR-Global Social Science Network for Infectious Threats and Antimicrobial Resistance [1] connects social scientists from Europe, South East Asia, and West and Central Africa in their interest in epidemics and infectious diseases. Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and West Africa and the COVID-19 pandemic highlight the importance [...]
Global and national influenza-associated hospitalisation rates
Background: WHO estimates that seasonal influenza epidemics result in three to five million cases of severe illness (hospitalisations) every year. We aimed to improve the understanding of influenza-associated hospitalisation estimates at a national and global level. Methods: We performed a systematic literature review of English- and Chinese-language studies published between 1995 and 2020 estimating influenza-associated hospitalisation. We inclu…
Locating vaccine uptake and public participation in Ukraine
A growing body of literature on vaccine hesitancy considers context and the intersecting factors affecting vaccine uptake. This study attempts to add focus to the conversation of vaccines in Ukraine by exploring how vaccines are perceived and how local stakeholders envision solutions to the problems surrounding vaccine uptake. Twenty-five in-depth interviews were carried out among parents of children under 6 years of age as well as health practit…
Using Qualitative Research in Community Engagement to Capture and Mitigate Vulnerability Mechanisms in the Face of Infectious Diseases
Various frameworks have been proposed for carrying out community engagement (CE) in the context of infectious disease response, but few have done so through a lens of vulnerability and even fewer, if any, have compared cases across countries. This paper reflects on the implementation of a project based on social science research and CE to capture and mitigate vulnerability mechanisms, which was carried out in France, Germany, Italy, Malta, and Sl…
Reframing vulnerable ‘groups’
France implemented wide-ranging responses to control SARS-CoV2 transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some measures targeted specific social groups considered to be ‘vulnerable’. Yet how diverse populations experienced and shared existing vulnerabilities within these public health responses remains poorly understood. Theoretical grounding of the present analysis relies on Florencia Luna"s ‘layers’ of vulnerability and David Napier and Anna Vo…
Medicine (13 works) · Political science (7 works) · Environmental health (6 works) · Geography (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Public relations (6 works) · Nursing (5 works) · Computer Science (4 works) · Focus group (4 works) · Pandemic (4 works)