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Dr. Erik Oudman is a Researcher in the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Utrecht University, specializing in Experimental Psychology within the Helmholtz Institute. His primary research focuses on Korsakoff's syndrome and related cognitive disorders, with significant contributions to understanding memory impairments and developing rehabilitation techniques for patients with severe amnesia.
- PhD in Psychology (2016) - Utrecht University
Dr. Oudman's research centers on the neuropsychological aspects of Korsakoff's syndrome, particularly examining implicit versus explicit memory systems, errorless learning techniques, and quality of life assessments for patients. His work bridges theoretical cognitive psychology with practical clinical applications, focusing on how patients with profound amnesia can maintain functional independence through compensatory strategies and targeted rehabilitation.
His extensive publication record reveals a consistent focus on innovative rehabilitation approaches for Korsakoff patients, including the use of technology (smartwatches, lifelogging), exploration of pain perception abnormalities, moral reasoning deficits, and the impact of major events like the COVID-19 pandemic on autobiographical memory. His research demonstrates how Korsakoff patients can benefit from external memory aids despite severe declarative memory impairments.
Dr. Oudman maintains a strong clinical connection through his ongoing work at the Slingedael Korsakoff Centre in Rotterdam, where he has served as a psychologist since 2011. His dual role in both academic research and clinical practice has resulted in numerous collaborations with researchers including Professor Albert Postma, Dr. Jan Wijnia, and Dr. Marije Oey, producing influential work on the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome across diverse patient populations.
