Dr. A.g.e.m. De Boer

Biography

The research line aims to improve work functioning and to prevent unemployment in patients with a chronic disease or with chronic symptoms as a result of a disease with specific emphasis on cancer patients. The focus is on three aspects: 1) Getting insight in the work situation, quality of working life and career pathways of employees with a chronic disease; 2) Identifying risk factors for unemployment and diminished work functioning; 3) Developing and evaluating evidence-based interventions to support employment, re-integration and work functioning in employees with a chronic disease, especially in cancer patients.

Research Interest

Predictors of return to work -Supporting return to work and work retention of cancer survivors -Rehabilitation of cancer survivors -Systematic reviews and meta-analyses -Cost-effectiveness -Quality of Life -Quality of Working Life -Guideline development -Questionnaire development