Pepijn Roelofs

Pepijn Roelofs is a Lecturer at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, School of Nursing. His research focuses on nursing education, occupational health, and disability reintegration, with significant contributions to understanding how healthcare professionals transition into practice and how individuals with disabilities can successfully reintegrate into the labor market.

His primary research interests include:

• Nursing Education and Student Transition
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Disability Benefit Recipients' Reintegration into Labor Market
• Low Back Pain Management in Workplace Settings
• Social Security Systems and Labor Market Participation

Dr. Roelofs' recent work demonstrates a strong focus on practical interventions for novice nurses' transition into clinical practice and comprehensive approaches to reintegrating disability benefit recipients. His research spans both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, with an emphasis on real-world applicability in healthcare and social security contexts. His fingerprint analysis reveals significant expertise in Low Back Pain (100%), Nursing Student transition (70%), and Social Security systems (56%).

His scientific recognition includes:

• Comenius Grant for educational research projects

Dr. Roelofs actively collaborates with healthcare institutions and social security organizations. His research on the Comprehensive Approach to Reintegration (CARm) demonstrates his commitment to developing evidence-based solutions for complex social and healthcare challenges. His work bridges academic research with practical application in nursing education and occupational health settings.