Jacoline van den Driest

Jacoline van den Driest is an Assistant Professor at Erasmus MC, part of Erasmus University Rotterdam, specializing in General Practice. Her work focuses on epidemiological research related to musculoskeletal conditions, chronic pain management, and healthcare informatics. She has contributed to population-based cohort studies analyzing the prevalence and management of conditions like low back pain with radiating leg pain, hip/knee osteoarthritis, and pediatric overweight issues in Dutch primary care settings.

Her research emphasizes leveraging electronic health records (EHR) for population health surveillance, demonstrating expertise in both codified and narrative data analysis. Collaborations include studies on clinical referral patterns for pediatric obesity and improving diagnostic accuracy for musculoskeletal disorders through EHR integration. Despite no explicitly listed awards, her publications indicate active engagement in peer review and academic commentary.

Dr. van den Driest's work bridges clinical practice and public health, with a focus on translating epidemiological insights into actionable strategies for primary care providers. Her research team collaborates across disciplines, including orthopedics, informatics, and preventive medicine, to address gaps in chronic disease management and healthcare data utilization.