Maaike Fobelets

Professor Maaike Fobelets is affiliated with the Multidisciplinary Institute for Teacher Training at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium. Her research spans Midwifery, Professional Autonomy, Health Sciences, and Medical Education. She actively supervises doctoral students and participates in international collaborations.

• Research Focus: Professional Autonomy (100%), Midwifery (97%), End-of-Life Care (85%), Healthcare Simulation (77%), Chronic Pain Management (63%), Digital Literacy (51%)
• Recent Projects:
  • EuroMAID (2025-2027): Medical Assistance in Dying across Europe
  • Aha BOOST (2023-2027): Arm-hand therapy for stroke recovery
  • InfoReady (2023-2025): Digital literacy for adults
• Scientific Awards:
  • Editor's Choice (2023)
• Grant Collaborations: Funded by Erasmus+, Flemish Government, and Fundamental Brussels mechanisms
• Advocacy: Promotes interprofessional education and midwifery recognition through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations
• Labs: Central contributor to simulation training platforms and data repositories