Marieke Wouters

Marieke Wouters is a researcher at Erasmus MC, affiliated with the Department of General Practice at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam. Her work focuses on physical activity, health, and fitness in children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities, as well as tools for psychological diagnosis in primary care settings.

Her research interests include:

• Physical activity and fitness in individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Health promotion and rehabilitation
• Musculoskeletal and chronic pain conditions
• Digital tools in general practice for mental health

The trends in her recent publications show a strong focus on pediatric public health, disability-inclusive fitness research, and interdisciplinary approaches combining medicine, rehabilitation, and behavioral science. She frequently collaborates with researchers such as Evenhuis and Hilgenkamp.

Scientific contributions include:

• Development and validation of assessment methods for physical fitness
• Analysis of physical activity levels using objective measures
• Design of digital diagnostic tools for psychological issues in general practice

Marieke Wouters has authored several peer-reviewed articles and completed her doctoral thesis in 2019. While no formal advising or grant information is available, her research output reflects active engagement in clinical and public health research. She is part of a collaborative network at Erasmus MC focused on improving healthcare outcomes for vulnerable populations.