Marlies Feenstra

Marlies Feenstra is a researcher at the Centre of Expertise Healthy Ageing within Hanze University of Applied Sciences. Her work focuses on geriatric nursing, pain assessment in dementia patients, and fatigability among older adults. She is affiliated with the Allied Health Care and Nursing department.

• PhD in Healthy Ageing

Research Interests: Dr. Feenstra investigates critical areas in aging populations, including frailty and adequate care, decision-making processes in pain management, and the implementation of digital health technologies in long-term care settings.

Recent Publications: Her 2023-2025 studies highlight systematic reviews on dementia pain protocols, innovations in digital health adoption, and the interplay between hospitalization and mobility decline in older patients. Keywords span neurodegenerative disorders, clinical guidelines, and health technology integration.

Collaborations: She collaborates with institutions in the Netherlands and internationally, focusing on aging research and patient-centered care models.