Helen Driessen

Helen Driessen is a researcher at Erasmus MC's Department of Public Health, focusing on oncology and psychosocial care. Her work examines cancer patient support systems and caregiver challenges, particularly in advanced disease stages.

Her research interests include developing screening tools for psychosocial distress, optimizing supportive care models, and addressing unmet needs in palliative oncology through both quantitative and qualitative methodologies.

Recent studies demonstrate her focus on participatory approaches to improve healthcare delivery. Her doctoral thesis established frameworks for caregiver support in malignant neoplasms. Ongoing work investigates normalization processes in family adaptation to cancer diagnoses.