Iris Brus

Iris Brus is a Researcher in the Public Health department at Erasmus University Rotterdam, specializing in long-term health consequences of infectious diseases. Her work examines patient experiences, healthcare access, and societal reintegration for individuals affected by Q Fever and post-COVID conditions, with recent publications spanning 2023-2024.

Her research focuses on Infection, Q Fever, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Psychological Well-Being, utilizing cross-sectional methodologies to assess quality-of-life impacts. Key investigations include healthcare barriers for post-COVID patients, work participation in Q-fever fatigue syndrome, and care delivery optimization for zoonotic disease management.

Analysis of her 2023-2024 publications reveals consistent emphasis on patient-centered outcomes in chronic post-infectious syndromes. Methodologically, she combines quantitative health metrics with qualitative patient narratives to address healthcare access gaps, social role restoration, and empowerment frameworks—directly informing clinical practice and public health policy for underserved patient populations.