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Iris van de Velde is a Lecturer in the Nursing program and Researcher at the Healthy Region research group at HZ University of Applied Sciences. She also serves on the supervisory board of Stichting Ouderenzorg Noord Beveland (SONB) and collaborates as a Positive Health trainer with Co-Engaged. Holding an HBO nursing degree (2011) and nursing science qualification (2014), she transitioned from clinical practice to academia, joining HZ as a lecturer in 2014 and the research group in 2015.
Her research focuses on Positive Health, prevention strategies, health promotion, technological applications in healthcare, and interprofessional collaboration. She actively engages in regional initiatives to enhance healthcare accessibility and livability, particularly for elderly populations. Notable projects include the CASCADE dementia care model, Zeeland's Elderly Care Practical Route (ZPO), and studies on emergency room utilization by seniors. Her work emphasizes bridging education and research to address local health challenges.
Advising and grants details are not explicitly mentioned, though her projects suggest collaborative research efforts. She contributes to the Joint Research Center Zeeland and fosters partnerships to strengthen healthcare systems in Zeeland.
