Goals

  • Multidimensional approach
  • Complexity of vulnerability
  • Optimized care
  • Pain management
  • Advanced diseases states
  • Ethical considerations
  • Improvement strategies
  • Educational program
  • Living lab organization


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Research Research programs Quality of life of vulnerable patients

Our purpose

We aim to augment the quality of life for vulnerable patients across all age groups and conditions, such as primary care, preclinical and clinical situations.

Goals

See some of the most important goals for this research program.

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Research groups contributing to this research program

Meaning and ethics regarding the end of life

Els van Wijngaarden's research group examines existential and ethical questions surrounding death and dying in old age. It explores how people navigate the end of life in modern society, focusing on the growing trend of managing death and the impact of choice on ageing and dying.

Meaningful healthcare

Yvonne Engels's research group conducts research on the integration of essential patient context in communication and care. 

Pain and palliative medicine

Kris Vissers's research group aims to have a significant impact on health and health care of vulnerable patients.

Spokesperson(s) for this research program

Spokesperson

prof. dr. Kris Vissers

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Spokesperson

prof. dr. Yvonne Schoon

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