Berthe van der Geest

Berthe van der Geest is a researcher at Erasmus MC in the Department of Pediatrics, specializing in neonatal and pediatric intensive care. Her work focuses on advancing phototherapy for neonatal hyperbilirubinemia (jaundice) and its integration into primary and home healthcare settings.

• Key Publications:
  • 2025: Human pilot study on wearable phototherapy devices in European Journal of Pediatrics
  • 2025: Analysis of home phototherapy implementation in Midwifery
  • 2024: Evaluation of home phototherapy practices in Pediatric Research
  • 2022: Protocol for home jaundice assessment in BMJ Open
• Research Themes: Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, bilirubin management, wearable medical technology, and transitioning neonatal care from hospitals to home environments.
• Collaborations: Works with experts like J. Spaan, J. V. Been, Y. Wallé, and E. Ista on clinical trials and practice guidelines.

Dual Focus: Combines clinical research with implementation science, addressing facilitators/barriers for home phototherapy adoption and optimizing diagnostic tools for primary care.