Ann Claeys

Ann Claeys is a Researcher and doctoral student in Educational Science at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), affiliated with the Ageing Research Lab and the Educational Science Society. Her work focuses on culturally competent care for older migrants with dementia, barriers in healthcare delivery, and educational strategies to enhance cultural awareness in nursing. She has contributed to projects like the FWOTM1211 study on culturally sensitive care for patients with migration backgrounds.

Research interests include transcultural nursing, nursing education, and the intersection of religion and care. Key projects and activities include conferences on caregiver experiences and the design of cultural competence training modules for nursing students. She collaborates with institutions like the VUB and has published widely on migration-related healthcare challenges.

Her contributions include datasets on caregiver perceptions and media commentary on aging populations. While no formal awards are listed, her active research portfolio reflects significant scholarly engagement.