Research
Quality of Life
The research line 'Quality of Life', coordinated by Prof. dr. Mirjam Sprangers, is directed at the physical, psychological, and social consequences of the disease and treatment as experienced by the patients. In other words, the patient perspective is the focus of research. This research line is also aimed at investigating other patient reported outcomes, including adherence, treatment preferences, health state evaluations, adaptation to illness, and other psychosocial outcomes. Studies examine patient reported outcomes and the consequences of the disease and treatment from a theoretical, methodological, and/or clinical perspective. This research line also shares responsibility for coordinating the development and implementation of quality-of-life studies in a range of national and international clinical investigations.
Medical Communication
The second line of investigation "Medical Communication" is coordinated by Dr. Ellen Smets. In this research line emperical research is focused on the position of health-care providers and patients and their interaction. Relevant themes include providing information, decision-making, and giving advice regarding behavioral change. A special focus is on these themes in the context of genetics/genomics.
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Education
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Patient Care
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Team
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Career
We are always on the lookout for talented and passionate people to join our growing team. You will have the opportunity to develop any aspects you are interested in.
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