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van der Roer N, van Tulder MW, Barendse JM, van Mechelen W, Franken W, Ooms AC, de Vet HW. Cost-effectiveness of an intensive group training protocol compared to physiotherapy guideline care for sub-acute and chronic low back pain: design of a randomised controlled trial with an economic evaluation. [ISRCTN45641649]. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2004;545.

Huizink AC, Slottje P, Witteveen AB, Bijlsma JA, Twisk JWR, Smidt N, Bramsen I, van Mechelen W, van der Ploeg HPM, Bouter LM, Smid T. Long-term physical and psychological symptoms in workers occupationally involved in an air disaster. J Psychosom Res 2003;55(2):142.

Anema JR, Steenstra IA, Urlings IJM, Bongers PM, de Vroome EMM, van Mechelen W. Participatory ergonomics as a return-to-work intervention: a future challenge? Am J Ind Med 2003;44(3):273-281.

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