Esmee Bally

Esmee Bally is a Researcher at the Department of Public Health within Erasmus MC, affiliated with Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her work focuses on aging populations, integrated healthcare systems, and the application of digital health technologies. She completed her doctoral thesis in 2024 on digital health innovations for older adults. Bally's research integrates epidemiological methods with qualitative approaches to address challenges in chronic disease management, frailty assessment, and social determinants of health.

Education:

• Doctoral Thesis (2024): 'Improving the quality of care for older adults: Towards person-centred integrated care supported by digital health technology' (Erasmus University Rotterdam)

Research Interests: Bally's work spans public health, gerontology, and health informatics. Key themes include:

• Frailty and loneliness in aging populations
• ICT-supported integrated care models
• Healthcare quality improvement through digital tools
• Multimorbidity management in older adults

Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes cross-European studies on frailty determinants, telehealth implementation, and patient-centered stroke care. Methodologies include longitudinal analyses and mixed-methods approaches.

Grants & Collaborations: Collaborations with institutions like the University of Zaragoza (Spain) and Radboud University (Netherlands) reflect her transnational research focus. Her projects align with EU health policy priorities for aging populations.

Labs/Teams: Active within Erasmus MC's Public Health Department, contributing to initiatives like the VALUECARE and APPCARE collaborative networks.