Klaas van der Meer

Prof. dr. Klaas van der Meer is a Professor at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Groningen. His primary affiliation is with the Department of General Practice, focusing on primary healthcare research. He holds a part-time role as a general practitioner, contributing clinical insights to his academic work. His research emphasizes patient preferences in oncology follow-up care, cost-effectiveness of interventions for musculoskeletal conditions, and epidemiology of common clinical issues in primary care settings.

Key research interests include general practice optimization, healthcare delivery models, and evidence-based guidelines for chronic conditions. Recent studies have explored breast cancer follow-up preferences, cost analyses of epidural steroid treatments, and longitudinal tracking of low back pain outcomes. His work often intersects with policy implications, as seen in clinical guideline references and healthcare system cost evaluations.

Supervision of 12 academic works demonstrates his mentorship role. Collaborations span diverse medical disciplines, with publications in journals like Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Health Expectations. His research consistently bridges clinical practice and public health outcomes, addressing both patient-centered care and systemic efficiency challenges.