Maaike Rijken

Maaike Rijken is a Professor at the Department of Health and Social Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies, University of Eastern Finland. Her research focuses on chronic care management, primary care quality, patient-reported outcomes, and health policy, particularly through the OECD PaRIS survey initiative. She has contributed to international studies on healthcare systems, patient experiences with chronic conditions, and wellbeing in aging populations. Key projects include the SustAgeable initiative (2021–2027) and the Joint Action on Cardiovascular Diseases and Diabetes in Europe (2023–2027).

Her work emphasizes cross-cultural validation of healthcare measurement tools and multilevel analysis of health system performance. Recent articles explore data analysis frameworks for OECD surveys, conceptual models for primary care evaluation, and longitudinal studies on resource effects on wellbeing. While no specific awards are listed, her extensive publication record highlights contributions to global health policy and aging research.

Advising and grants include leading interdisciplinary teams on chronic disease initiatives. She collaborates with international consortia such as the PaRIS-SUR group, contributing to frameworks for improving primary care practices and patient-centered policies.