معرفی
Prof. Jozien Bensing holds a part-time professorship in Health Psychology at Utrecht University since 1993, combining this role with directorship of NIVEL (Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research). She specializes in healthcare communication dynamics, particularly doctor-patient interactions, and explores how patients cope with chronic illnesses. Her work spans genetic counseling, dementia care communication, and healthcare accessibility for marginalized groups.
- Primary Affiliation: Utrecht University (Social and Behavioral Sciences)
- Key Roles: Director of NIVEL, Board Member of Erasmus MC & University, Health Council Member
Research emphasizes videotaped consultations analysis and international collaboration across 10 European countries. She investigates psychological aspects of fatigue, gender differences in healthcare, and workplace absenteeism communication.
- Awards: None explicitly listed
Teaching includes occasional lectures on doctor-patient communication and placebo effects. Supervises research internships through NIVEL’s extensive project network. Active in governance roles spanning academia, healthcare, and policy-making.
Labs/Teams: Leads NIVEL’s communication studies unit and collaborates with medical genetics divisions, nursing homes, and academic centers across the Netherlands.
