Paul Keessen

Paul Keessen is a Lecturer/Researcher at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Functional Exercise Therapy within the Urban Vitality research group. His work bridges cardiology and behavioral science.

• Primary Affiliation: Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
• Role: Lecturer/Researcher
• Research Focus: Cardiac Rehabilitation, Kinesiophobia, Physical Activity

Keessen's research explores the psychological barriers to physical recovery post-cardiac events, particularly fear of movement (kinesiophobia) and its impact on rehabilitation adherence. He has developed remote coaching programs to improve care transitions after hospital discharge.

His recent publications focus on:

• Longitudinal relationships between fear of movement and physical activity
• Remote coaching interventions for cardiac patients
• Patient-reported outcome measures like the TSK-NL Heart Questionnaire
• Behavioral analysis in cardiac rehabilitation pathways

Keessen has contributed to datasets like CLPMM+.dat and engaged in science communication through media coverage.