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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.
Specialisation
Occupational Health Care
Occupational Medicine
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Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Evidence-Based Medicine for Occupational Health Care
1 May 2002 → 1 May 2007
External positions
Boardmember, Lexces
Boardmember, Lexces
Boardmember, Research Center for Insurance Medicine
Boardmember, Research Center for Insurance Medicine (KCVG): collaboration between AMC – UMCG – UWV - VUmc
Keywords
- RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
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Exploring self-control of workers with a chronic condition: a qualitative synthesis
Bosma, A. R., Boot, C. R. L., De Maaker, M., Boeije, H. R., Schoonmade, L. J., Anema, J. R. & Schaafsma, F. G., 3 Sept 2019, In: European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology. 28, 5, p. 653-668 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Prognostic factors for return to work and work disability among colorectal cancer survivors; A systematic review
den Bakker, C. M., Anema, J. R., Zaman, A. G. N. M., de Vet, H. C. W., Sharp, L., Angenete, E., Allaix, M. E., Otten, R. H. J., Huirne, J. A. F., Bonjer, H. J., de Boer, A. G. E. M. & Schaafsma, F. G., 2018, In: PLoS ONE. 13, 8, e0200720.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › Academic › peer-review
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The Effect of Perioperative E-Health Interventions on the Postoperative Course: A Systematic Review of Randomised and Non-Randomised Controlled Trials
van der Meij, E., Anema, J. R., Otten, R. H. J., Huirne, J. A. F. & Schaafsma, F. G., 6 Jul 2016, In: PLoS ONE. 11, 7, e0158612.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Pre-employment examinations for preventing injury, disease and sick leave in workers
Schaafsma, F. G., Mahmud, N., Reneman, M. F., Fassier, J.-B. & Jungbauer, F. H. W., 2016, In: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 1, CD008881.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Physical conditioning as part of a return to work strategy to reduce sickness absence for workers with back pain
Schaafsma, F. G., Whelan, K., van der Beek, A. J., van der Es-Lambeek, L., Ojajarvi, A. & Verbeek, J. H., 2013, In: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 8, CD001822.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review