Head of research unit Patient Perspective. Coordinator research program Patient Perspective, Participation and Care; honorary professor 'Pharmacy health services research', University of Groningen, the Netherlands
Activities
I am Head of the Patient Perspective research department. Within this department, we conduct research that focuses on patients. Examples include patients' perspectives on care, the participation of people with physical or intellectual disabilities, self-management including medication management by patients and support thereof by professionals, the involvement of patients as co-researchers, and patient-centered communication. To date, my own research has focused primarily on pharmaceutical care, with a focus on patient medication use (including adherence), support provided by healthcare providers, and the implementation of interventions.
In my work, I find pleasure in developing and setting up new research and solutions for healthcare, and from collaborating with other researchers and stakeholders. But above all, I derive great satisfaction from creating a work environment where employees feel comfortable, can develop their skills and find pleasure in their work.
Publications
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1999 - present: Nivel, Utrecht
Head of the Patient Perspective research department (from 1 March 2026)
Coordinator research program Patient Perspective, Participation and Care (2024 - present)
Coordinator research program Pharmaceutical Care (2005 - 2023)
(Senior) researcher Pharmaceutical Care (1999 - 2004)
2018 - present: University of Groningen
Honorary professor Pharmacy Health Services Research
1996 - 1999: Wageningen University
Professor Social Science Research Methods (part-time)
1995: Postdoc researcher based on NWO Talent-Stipend
University of Michigan, Survey Research Center, Ann Arbor (VS), Juli - December 1995
University of Arizona, Department of Sociology, Tucson (VS), January - June 1995
1990 - 1994: Utrecht University
Assistent in training Sociology
1999 - present: Nivel, Utrecht
Head of the Patient Perspective Department (since March 1, 2026)
Program Leader Patient-centered Care (2024 - present)
Program Leader Pharmaceutical Care (2005 - 2023)
(Senior) Researcher Pharmaceutical Care (1999 - 2004)
2018 - present: University of Groningen
Endowed Professor of Pharmacy Health Services Research
1996 - 1999: Wageningen University
Assistant Professor (part-time), Methods and Techniques in Social Science Research
1996 - 1999: Utrecht University
Postdoctoral Researcher in Sociology (part-time)
1995: Postdoctoral researcher funded by an NWO Talent Grant
University of Michigan, Survey Research Center, Ann Arbor (USA), July -December 1995
University of Arizona, Department of Sociology, Tucson (USA), January - June 1995
1990 - 1994: Utrecht University
PhD Candidate in Sociology
Board Member and member of the International Society for Medication Adherence (President in 2019)
Member of the Advisory Board (Raad van Inspiratie), Masterclass New Care
Member of the Scientific Advisory Council, KNMP
Member of the Advisory Board, Medication Incident Prevention Portal
Member of the Editorial Board, Patient Preference and Adherence
Ad hoc member of the ZonMw Committee KPHAG