Christian Oudshoorn

Dr. Christian Oudshoorn is a Researcher at Erasmus MC's Department of Internal Medicine, focusing on clinical and healthcare research with an emphasis on elderly patient care, fall prevention, and hospital settings. His work bridges nursing, geriatrics, and clinical medicine, addressing challenges in hospital environments.

Research interests include fall prevention strategies, frailty assessment in elderly populations, delirium management, and the impact of healthcare facility design (e.g., ward layouts) on patient outcomes. His studies often involve interdisciplinary collaboration, such as the GERAS study on leg ulcers and frailty.

Recent publications highlight trends in analyzing anticholinergic drug effects, comparative ward design studies, and the efficacy of fall risk interventions in motivating patients. His work consistently emphasizes evidence-based practices in hospital settings and improving quality of life metrics.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Collaborations include studies across European institutions, reflecting his international research network.