Ann Van Hecke

Ann Van Hecke, Professor at Ghent University, is a leading researcher in Nursing with expertise in Patient-Centered Care, Self-Management Support, and Oncology Nursing.

• Top collaborator in Psychiatric Nursing and Chronic Disease Management
• Co-developer of tools for Patient Participation and Self-Management in healthcare
• Key contributor to Implementation Science in nursing practices across Europe

Research Themes: Explores Nurse-Patient Relationships, Transition Programs for adolescents with chronic conditions, and Self-Determination Theory in healthcare counseling. Investigates Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Medication Safety in nursing homes, and Advanced Practice Nursing roles in oncology.

Article Trends: Focus on systematic reviews, qualitative studies, and tool development for patient outcomes. Key subfields include Chronic Pain Management, Cancer Survivorship, Geriatric Care, Health Equity, Transition Programs, and Interprofessional Collaboration.

Education and Advisees: Supervised Kevin Berben (2025), Ambreen Tharani (2023), and others in nursing research and chronic care.