Personal profile
Research interests
My research interests are understanding and improving physical functioning in older adults and persons who have (had) cancer.
Specialisation
I have a background in human movement sciences (VU Amsterdam), a PhD in clincial exercise science in patients with hemophila. Furthermore, I have multiple years of experience regarding clinical exercise research and ehealth supported patient empowerment in the fielsd of cancer survivorship and older adults. My exercise approaches emcompass qualitatieve and quantitative methods including randomized clincial trials.
External positions
Guest researcher, Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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ASO Author Reflections: Reported rationales for the content of prehabilitation programs in the oncology setting
Akdemir, E., Groen, W. G., Sweegers, M. G., Bongers, B. C., May, A. M., Stuiver, M. M. & van Harten, W. H., Mar 2026, In: Annals of surgical oncology. 33, 3, p. 2435-2436 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/Letter to the editor › Academic
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Rationales for Prehabilitation Programs in Patients Preparing for Oncologic Surgery: A Systematic Review
Akdemir, E., Groen, W. G., Sweegers, M. G., Bongers, B. C., May, A. M., Stuiver, M. M. & van Harten, W. H., Mar 2026, In: Annals of surgical oncology. 33, 3, p. 2414-2430 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › Academic › peer-review
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Evaluation of outcomes, costs, and feasibility of home-based geriatric rehabilitation after inpatient rehabilitation: study protocol of the "Better@Home" multicentre prospective cohort study with historical control group
Pol, M. C., van Isselt, E. F. V. D., Doornebosch, A. J., Gamble, C. J., Vaz, M., Groen, W. G., de Waal, M. W. M., Debeij, S. M., Innocenti, F., Hiligsmann, M. & van Haastregt, J. C. M., Dec 2025, In: BMC geriatrics. 25, 1, p. 980 980.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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International Delphi study on terminology, organisation and outcomes of geriatric rehabilitation for older people living at home
Preitschopf, A., Vaz, M., Holstege, M., Pol, M., Buurman, B. & Groen, W., Oct 2025, In: European geriatric medicine. 16, 5, p. 1839-1850 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Methenamine hippurate as prophylaxis for recurrent urinary tract infections in older women-a triple-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, phase IV trial (ImpresU)
Heltveit-Olsen, S. R., Arnljots, E. S., Sundvall, P.-D., Gunnarsson, R., Kowalczyk, A., Godycki-Cwirko, M., Platteel, T. N., Groen, W. G., Lithén, S. S., Sundvall, S., Åhrén, C., Grude, N., Verheij, T. J. M., Hertogh, C. M. P. M., Lindbæk, M. & Høye, S., Nov 2025, In: Clinical microbiology and infection. 31, 11, p. 1873-1879 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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