M.P. Fransen PhD publications

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Publications PhD M.P. Fransen

Positions
Assistant Professor, Research Associate
Main activities
Education, Research
Specialisation
Health literacy, decision-making and innovative intervention development
Focus of research

In curative and preventive health care, individuals are expected to make informed and shared decisions on e.g. participation in screening and vaccination programs, lifestyle changes, and treatment of diseases. This requires adequate health literacy skills, also defined as individual skills to obtain, understand, appraise and apply health related information to make informed decisions.

In my research program we gain insight in informed and shared decision making in curative and preventive health care and systematically develop and evaluate interventions for health care providers, citizens and patients, thereby taking into account diversity in health literacy skills. We are specifically interested in innovative strategies to support informed and shared decision making such as digital decision support tools, blended training programs, applied games, and new media.

In addition to this research program, I am actively involved as a teacher and coordinator in the Bachelor and Master programmes ‘Medical Informatics’ and ‘Medicine’. I am a member of the Educational Committee that controls and contributes to the quality of education in Medical Informatics, and as coordinator 'Academic and Professional Skills Development' I am actively involved in the development of the new Bachelor for Medical Informatics (MI-X).

Amsterdam UMC Research Institutes
AMC departments
All publications

2021

  • van der Giessen Jeanine, Fransen Mirjam P, Spreeuwenberg Peter, Velthuizen Mary, van Dulmen Sandra, Ausems Margreet G E M Communication about breast cancer genetic counseling with patients with limited health literacy or a migrant background: evaluation of a training program for healthcare professionals Journal of community genetics 2021;12 (1):91-99 [PubMed]
  • Murugesu Laxsini, Damman Olga C., Derksen Marloes E., Timmermans Danielle R. M., de Jonge Ank, Smets Ellen M. A., Fransen Mirjam P. Women’s participation in decision-making in maternity care: A qualitative exploration of clients’ health literacy skills and needs for support International journal of environmental research and public health 2021;18 (3):1-16 [PubMed]

2020

  • Klinkenberg Elisabeth F, Fransen Mirjam P, de Kort Wim L A M, van Weert Julia C M, Huis In 't Veld Elisabeth M J Blood donation among individuals of African origin in the Netherlands: how are barriers and motivators associated with intention? Blood transfusion 2020 [PubMed]
  • van der Giessen J. A. M., Ausems M. G. E. M., van Riel E., de Jong A., Fransen M. P., van Dulmen S. Development of a plain-language guide for discussing breast cancer genetic counseling and testing with patients with limited health literacy Supportive care in cancer 2020 [PubMed]
  • Klinkenberg Elisabeth F. Engaging African ethnic minorities as blood donors 2020. 271p. ISBN 9789402821253. [UvA Dissertations Online] University of Amsterdam. (Supervisors: de Kort Wilhelmus L. A. M., van Weert J. C. M.; Co-supervisors: Huis in ‘t Veld E. M. J., Fransen Mirjam P.)
  • Miranda R., Meeks K. A. C., Snijder M. B., van den Born B. J., Fransen M. P., Peters R. J., Stronks K., Agyemang C. Health literacy and hypertension outcomes in a multi-ethnic population: the HELIUS study European journal of public health 2020;30 (3):545-550 [PubMed]
  • Woudstra Anke J. Informed decision making in colorectal cancer screening: Equal opportunities for disadvantaged groups 2020. 281p. ISBN 9789402821352. [UvA Dissertations Online] University of Amsterdam. (Supervisor: Smets Ellen M. A.; Co-supervisors: Fransen Mirjam P., Suurmond Jeanine L.)
  • Derksen M. E., van Strijp S., Kunst A. E., Daams J. G., Jaspers M. W. M., Fransen M. P. Serious games for smoking prevention and cessation: A systematic review of game elements and game effects Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association 2020;27 (5):818-833 [PubMed]
  • van der Giessen Jeanine A. M., Ausems Margreet G. E. M., van den Muijsenbergh Maria E. T. C., van Dulmen Sandra, Fransen Mirjam P. Systematic development of a training program for healthcare professionals to improve communication about breast cancer genetic counseling with low health literate patients Familial cancer 2020;19 (4):281-290 [PubMed]
  • Klinkenberg Elisabeth F., Fransen Mirjam P., de Kort Wim L. A. M., Huis in ’t Veld Elisabeth M. J., van Weert Julia C. M. Unknown, so also unvalued? Blood donation awareness and attitudes of potential donors of Dutch and African descent Vox sanguinis 2020 [PubMed]

2019

  • Klinkenberg Elisabeth F., Huis in ’t Veld Elisabeth M. J., de Wit Puck D., de Kort Wim L. A. M., Fransen Mirjam P. Barriers and motivators of Ghanaian and African-Surinamese migrants to donate blood Health & social care in the community 2019;27 (3):748-756 [PubMed]
  • Derksen Marloes E., Kunst Anton E., Jaspers Monique W. M., Fransen Mirjam P. Barriers experienced by nurses providing smoking cessation support to disadvantaged, young women during and after pregnancy Health & social care in the community 2019;27 (6):1564-1573 [PubMed]
  • Klinkenberg E. F., Huis in't Veld E. M. J., de Wit P. D., van Dongen A., Daams J. G., de Kort W. L. A. M., Fransen M. P. Blood donation barriers and facilitators of Sub-Saharan African migrants and minorities in Western high-income countries: a systematic review of the literature Transfusion medicine (Oxford, England) 2019;29 Suppl 1 (S1):28-41 [PubMed]
  • Woudstra Anke J., Smets Ellen M. A., Dekker Evelien, Broens Tom H. F., Penning Judith, Smith Sian, McCaffery Kirsten, Fransen Mirjam P. Development and pilot-testing of a colorectal cancer screening decision aid for individuals with varying health literacy levels Patient education and counseling 2019;102 (10):1847-1858 [PubMed]
  • de Klerk Clasine M, Woudstra Anke J, Fransen Mirjam P, Bossuyt Patrick M, Dekker Evelien Invitees do not adequately act on alarm symptoms in colorectal cancer screening with fecal immunochemical tests European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology 2019;31 (1):141-142 [PubMed]
  • Murugesu Laxsini, Hopman Miriam E., van Voorst Sabine F., Rosman Ageeth N., Fransen Mirjam P. Systematic development of materials for inviting low health-literate individuals to participate in preconception counseling International journal of environmental research and public health 2019;16 (21) [PubMed]
  • Woudstra Anke J., Smets Ellen M. A., Verdam Mathilde G. E., Fransen Mirjam P. The role of health literacy in explaining the relation between educational level and decision making about colorectal cancer screening International journal of environmental research and public health 2019;16 (23) [PubMed]
  • Klinkenberg Elisabeth F, Langi Sasongko Praiseldy K B, de Kort Wim L.A.M., van Weert Julia C M, Fransen Mirjam P, Huis In 't Veld Elisabeth M J The supply chain of migrant blood donors: an organisational interview study Vox sanguinis 2019;114 (2):145-153 [PubMed]
  • Woudstra Anke J., Smets Ellen M. A., Galenkamp Henrike, Fransen Mirjam P. Validation of health literacy domains for informed decision making about colorectal cancer screening using classical test theory and item response theory Patient education and counseling 2019;102 (12):2335-2343 [PubMed]
  • Woudstra A. J., Meppelink C. S., Pander Maat H., Oosterhaven J., Fransen M. P., Dima A. L. Validation of the short assessment of health literacy (SAHL-D) and short-form development: Rasch analysis BMC medical research methodology 2019;19 (1) [PubMed]

2018

  • Murugesu Laxsini, Heijmans Monique, Fransen Mirjam, Rademakers Jany Beter omgaan met beperkte gezondheidsvaardigheden in de curatieve zorg: Kennis, methoden en toolsUtrecht: Nivel; 2018. 65p. ISBN 978-94-6122-520-7
  • Blom Iris M. , Cohen Eva S. , Eshuis Lola V. , Woudstra Anke J., Snijder Marieke B., Kunst Anton E., Fransen Mirjam P. Ethnic differences in health literacy among young adults in Amsterdam HLRP: Health Literacy Research and Practice 2018;2 (4):e192-e204
  • Paasche-Orlow Michael K., Schillinger Dean, Weiss Barry D., Bickmore Timothy, Cabral Howard, Chang Peter, Bailey Stacy C., Dewalt Darren A., Fernandez Alicia, Fransen Mirjam, Leung Angela, McCaffery Kirsten, Meade Cathy D., McCormack Lauren A., Protheroe Joanne, Parker Ruth, Rothman Russell, Rubin Don, Rudd Rima, Sørensen Kristine, von Wagner Christian, Wolf Michael S., Yin H. Shonna, Ownby Raymond L. Health Literacy and Power HLRP: Health Literacy Research and Practice 2018;2 (3):e132-e133 [PubMed]
  • Woudstra Anke J., Timmermans Daniëlle R. M., Uiters Ellen, Dekker Evelien, Smets Ellen M. A., Fransen Mirjam P. Health literacy skills for informed decision making in colorectal cancer screening: Perceptions of screening invitees and experts Health expectations 2018;21 (3):636-646 [PubMed]
  • Fransen Mirjam P., Hopman Miriam E., Murugesu Laxsini, Rosman Ageeth N., Smith Sian K. Preconception counselling for low health literate women: an exploration of determinants in the Netherlands Reproductive health 2018;15 (1):192 [PubMed]

2017

  • Fransen Mirjam P., Dekker Evelien, Timmermans Daniëlle R. M., Uiters Ellen, Essink-Bot Marie-Louise Accessibility of standardized information of a national colorectal cancer screening program for low health literate screening invitees: A mixed method study Patient education and counseling 2017;100 (2):327-336 [PubMed]
  • van Schaik T. M., Jørstad H. T., Twickler T. B., Peters R. J. G., Tijssen J. P. G., Essink-Bot M. L., Fransen M. P. Cardiovascular disease risk and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease among patients with low health literacy Netherlands heart journal 2017;25 (7-8):446-454 [PubMed]

2016

  • Essink-Bot M. L., Dekker E., Timmermans D. R. M., Uiters E., Fransen M. P. Knowledge and Informed Decision-Making about Population-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Participation in Groups with Low and Adequate Health Literacy Gastroenterology research and practice 2016;2016:7292369 [PubMed]
  • Smith Sian K., Sousa Mariana S., Essink-Bot Marie-Louise, Halliday Jane, Peate Michelle, Fransen Mirjam Socioeconomic Differences in Informed Decisions About Down Syndrome Screening: A Systematic Review and Research Agenda Journal of health communication 2016;21 (8):868-907 [PubMed]

2015

  • Fransen Mirjam P., Beune Erik J. A. J., Baim-Lance Abigail M., Bruessing Raynold C., Essink-Bot Marie-Louise Diabetes self-management support for patients with low health literacy: Perceptions of patients and providers Journal of diabetes 2015;7 (3):418-425 [PubMed]
  • Fransen Mirjam P., Beune Erik J. A. J., Baim-Lance Abigail M., Bruessing Raynold C., Essink-Bot Marie-Louise Diabeteszelfmanagementondersteuning van patiënten met lage gezondheidsvaardigheden. Opvattingen van patiënten en zorgverleners Nederlands tijdschrift voor evidence based practice 2015;13 (2):8-11
  • van der Heide Iris, Uiters Ellen, Jantine Schuit A., Rademakers Jany, Fransen Mirjam Health literacy and informed decision making regarding colorectal cancer screening: a systematic review European journal of public health 2015;25 (4):575-582 [PubMed]
  • Husson O., Mols F., Fransen M. P., van de Poll-Franse L. V., Ezendam N. P. M. Low subjective health literacy is associated with adverse health behaviors and worse health-related quality of life among colorectal cancer survivors: results from the profiles registry Psycho-oncology 2015;24 (4):478-486 [PubMed]

2014

  • Pander Maat Henk, Essink-Bot Marie-Louise, Leenaars Karlijn E. F., Fransen Mirjam P. A short assessment of health literacy (SAHL) in the Netherlands BMC public health 2014;14 (1):990 [PubMed]
  • Fransen Mirjam P., Leenaars Karlijn E. F., Rowlands Gillian, Weiss Barry D., Maat Henk Pander, Essink-Bot Marie-Louise International application of health literacy measures: adaptation and validation of the newest vital sign in The Netherlands Patient education and counseling 2014;97 (3):403-409 [PubMed]
  • Fransen Mirjam P., Rowlands Gillian, Leenaars Karlijn E. F., Essink-Bot Marie-Louise Self-rated literacy level does not explain educational differences in health and disease Archives of public health = Archives belges de santé publique 2014;72 (1):14 [PubMed]
  • Verkissen Mariëtte N., Ezendam Nicole P. M., Fransen Mirjam P., Essink-Bot Marie-Louise, Aarts Mieke J., Nicolaije Kim A. H., Vos M. Caroline, Husson Olga The role of health literacy in perceived information provision and satisfaction among women with ovarian tumors: a study from the population-based PROFILES registry Patient education and counseling 2014;95 (3):421-428 [PubMed]

2013

  • Fransen Mirjam P., Harris Vanessa C., Essink-Bot Marie-Louise Beperkte gezondheidsvaardigheden bij patiënten van allochtone herkomst: alleen een tolk inzetten is meestal niet genoeg Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde 2013;157 (14):A5581 [PubMed]
  • Fransen M. P., Adhien P., Essink-Bot M. L. Lage gezondheidsvaardigheden en therapietrouw Tijdschrift over praktijkgerichte farmacotherapie 2013;3 (2):18-23

2012

  • Fransen Mirjam P., von Wagner Christian, Essink-Bot Marie-Louise Diabetes self-management in patients with low health literacy: Ordering findings from literature in a health literacy framework Patient education and counseling 2012;88 (1):44-53 [PubMed]
  • Fransen Mirjam P., Wildschut Hajo I. J., Mackenbach Johan P., Steegers Eric A. P., Essink-Bot Marie-Louise Midwives unable to overcome language barriers in prenatal care Italian journal of public health 2012;9 (3):1-9

2011

  • Fransen M. P., van Schaik T. M., Twickler T. B., Essink-Bot M. L. Applicability of internationally available health literacy measures in the Netherlands Journal of health communication 2011;16 (Suppl. 3):134-149 [PubMed]
  • Fransen M. P., Stronks K., Essink-Bot M. L. Gezondheidsvaardigheden: Stand van zakenin: A. Anonymous, editors. Laaggeletterdheid te lijf. Den Haag: Centrum voor ethiek en gezondheid; 2011. p. 1-58, ISBN 9789078823001

2010

  • Fransen Mirjam P., Wildschut Hajo I. J., Mackenbach Johan P., Steegers Eric A. P., Galjaard Robert-Jan, Essink-Bot Marie-Louise Ethnic and socio-economic differences in uptake of prenatal diagnostic tests for Down's syndrome European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology 2010;151 (2):158-162 [PubMed]
  • Fransen Mirjam P., Essink-Bot Marie-Louise, Vogel Ineke, Mackenbach Johan P., Steegers Eric A. P., Wildschut Hajo I. J. Ethnic differences in informed decision-making about prenatal screening for Down's syndrome Journal of epidemiology and community health 2010;64 (3):262-268 [PubMed]
  • Fransen Mirjam P., Schoonen Marleen H. M. H. J. D., Mackenbach Johan P., Steegers Eric A. P., de Koning Harry J., Laudy Jacqueline A. M., Galjaard Robert-Jan, Looman Caspar W. N., Essink-Bot Marie-Louise, Wildschut Hajo I. J. Ethnic differences in participation in prenatal screening for Down syndrome: A register-based study Prenatal diagnosis 2010;30 (10):988-994 [PubMed]
  • Fransen Mirjam Ethnic Differences in Prenatal Screening for Down SyndromeRotterdam: Mirjam Fransen; 2010. 209p. ISBN 9789460500022. [UvA Dissertations Online] Erasmus Universiteit: Afd. Maatschappelijke Gezondheidszorg. (Supervisor: Mackenbach J. P.; Co-supervisors: Essink-Bot M. L., Wildschut H. I. J.)

2009

  • Fransen Mirjam P., Wildschut Hajo I. J., Vogel Ineke, Mackenbach Johan P., Steegers Eric A. P., Essink-Bot Marie-Louise Ethnic differences in considerations whether or not to participate in prenatal screening for Down syndrome Prenatal diagnosis 2009;29 (13):1262-1269 [PubMed]
  • Fransen Mirjam P., Wildschut Hajo, Vogel Ineke, Mackenbach Johan, Steegers Eric, Essink-Bot Marie-Louise Information about prenatal screening for Down syndrome: ethnic differences in knowledge Patient education and counseling 2009;77 (2):279-288 [PubMed]

2007

  • Fransen Mirjam P., Essink-Bot Marie-Louise, Oenema Anke, Mackenbach Johan P., Steegers Eric A. P., Wildschut Hajo I. J. Ethnic differences in determinants of participation and non-participation in prenatal screening for Down syndrome: a theoretical framework Prenatal diagnosis 2007;27 (10):938-950 [PubMed]
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