Personal profile

Research interests

health-related quality of life, symptom burden, functioning, care need, equity, cancer-related fatigue, interventions, cognitive-behavioral therapy

specialisation

medical psychology, psycho-oncology

Research interests

I am conducting observational and interventional research in the field of psycho-oncology. My work is directed towards understanding the care needs and fostering the health-related quality of life of cancer patient's and their closes ones, with a focus on underserved groups (i.e. patients with a migrationbackground). 

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, Cancer-related fatigue in a couples’ context: The role of daily cognitions and partner behaviors

Award Date: 11 Sept 2018

External positions

Post doctoral researcher, University Medical Center Groningen, department of Health Psychology

1 Mar 2020 → …

Honorary affiliate, Faculty of Science, School of Psychology, Quality of Life Office, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

1 Apr 201931 Mar 2022

Keywords

  • RC0254 Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology (including Cancer)
  • Psycho-Oncology
  • BF Psychology
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therpy
  • health-related quality of life

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