Specialization
Occupational Health Care
Occupational Medicine
Focus of research
Prof. F.G. Schaafsma is an endowed professor in occupational medicine at the Amsterdam University Medical Center. She is a practicing occupational health physician and director of the outpatient clinic occupational medicine (Polikliniek Mens & Arbeid) at the Department of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam University Medical Center.
Her research focuses on recognizing and tackling early signs of work related illness and long-term absenteeism among workers. She has contributed to various research studies assessing health and work context determinants for poor health. Furthermore, she has been studying the effectiveness of preventive interventions to maintain work ability for workers with chronic or complex illnesses such as mental health problems or multiple sclerosis. These interventions often seek collaboration between occupational health and curative care professionals.