Marianne van der Heijden

Marianne van der Heijden is a researcher in the Department of Internal Medicine at Erasmus MC, Rotterdam. Her work is centered on integrative nursing, patient care, and non-pharmacological interventions, with a strong focus on education and implementation in clinical settings.

• Institution: Erasmus MC
• Department: Internal Medicine
• Role: Researcher

Her research interests include nursing education, integrative medicine, sleep quality in hospitalized patients, and complementary therapies such as aromatherapy and massage. She actively contributes to curriculum development and competency frameworks for nursing students across Europe.

The recent publications highlight a consistent trend in improving patient outcomes through holistic, non-pharmacological approaches. Topics include sleep environments, pilot educational programs, and competency validation using Delphi methods. These works span nursing, pediatrics, and health services research, emphasizing evidence-based integrative care.

Dr. van der Heijden collaborates with a multidisciplinary team across Europe, contributing to major initiatives such as the INES project. Her work supports the training of healthcare personnel in complementary interventions, aiming to enhance patient-centered care and healing environments.