Cornelis van der Schans

Cornelis van der Schans is a Professor at Hanze University of Applied Sciences since 2002. His research focuses on rehabilitation engineering, physical activity, quality of life, and systematic reviews in healthcare. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

• Expertise includes burn patient care, post-surgical recovery, and support for families of individuals with severe disabilities.
• Over 311 research outputs, including articles on physical activity in critical care, oral health in elderly populations, and meta-analyses of surgical outcomes.

He has supervised 51 academic works and contributed to datasets on topics like nocturnal hemodialysis and high-altitude expeditions for transplant recipients.

His collaborative research spans multiple countries and involves interdisciplinary teams addressing rehabilitation challenges and healthcare implementation strategies.