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Prof. Sandra Brouwer is a Professor of Community and Occupational Medicine at the University of Groningen’s Faculty of Medical Sciences, specializing in enhancing work participation and reintegration of vulnerable groups. Her research focuses on sustainable employability, disability assessment methods, and policy evaluations. She holds adjunct roles at the Institute for Work & Health (Toronto) and serves on multiple advisory boards including the Dutch Journal of Occupational-Insurance Medicine and ZonMW committees.
- Education: Not explicitly detailed in provided texts, inferred through academic rank and research focus.
- Research: Prioritizes interventions for work disability, policy implementation, and socioeconomic factors affecting health outcomes. Recent studies include employer support strategies and mortality risk analysis.
- Affiliations:
- Board Member, Research Center for Insurance Medicine
- Adjunct Scientist, Institute for Work & Health (Toronto)
- Editorial Board Member, Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health
- Funding: Professorship supported by an unrestricted grant from Instituut GAK.
Her work bridges clinical practice and policy, addressing systemic barriers to employment for disabled individuals. Recent articles highlight employer policies, disability assessment methodologies, and cross-national comparisons in post-surgical reintegration.
Notable contributions include frameworks for population health data analysis and studies on long-term disability experiences. Her research often intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health equity and decent work.
