Henk-Jan Boersema

Henk-Jan Boersema is a researcher at the University of Groningen specializing in disability assessment systems and occupational rehabilitation. His work examines work capacity evaluation within social security frameworks, with particular focus on cancer survivors and individuals with mental disorders.

Education:

• PhD in Disability Assessment, University of Groningen, 2023

His research centers on operationalizing 'inability to work fulltime' in disability benefit systems, analyzing how chronic conditions impact employment outcomes through register-based cohort studies. He investigates residual work capacity thresholds across disease categories while addressing methodological challenges in work disability assessment.

Publication analysis reveals consistent methodological innovation in longitudinal register studies, with emerging emphasis on disease-specific assessment criteria. His work bridges clinical medicine and social policy, contributing to Sustainable Development Goals through reducing employment inequalities for disabled populations.