Arianne Stoppelenburg

Arianne Stoppelenburg is an Assistant Professor at Erasmus MC, Faculty of Medicine, in the Department of Public Health. Her academic work centers on palliative care, end-of-life decision-making, and ethical challenges in clinical settings.

Her research interests include:

• Palliative and end-of-life care systems
• Moral distress among healthcare professionals
• Advance care planning and patient autonomy
• Clinical ethics in terminal illness
• Prognostic tools in oncology
• Family involvement in end-of-life decisions

Recent publications highlight her engagement in large-scale surveys, cross-sectional analyses, and prospective cohort studies, particularly within the Dutch healthcare context. Her work often explores the intersection of clinical practice, patient values, and ethical frameworks.

Notable research trends include the evolution of specialist palliative care in hospitals, ethical dilemmas in placebo trials for dying patients, and the psychological burden on nurses providing end-of-life care.

She has contributed to significant peer-reviewed journals such as BMC Palliative Care, International Journal of Nursing Studies, and Palliative Medicine.

Dr. Stoppelenburg supervises doctoral research, indicating her active role in academic mentorship. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her sustained publication record reflects strong research productivity and collaboration, particularly with researchers like Agnes van der Heide and colleagues in medical ethics and oncology.

She is part of a robust research network focused on improving palliative care delivery and ethical standards in clinical practice.