Simone van der Gaag

Simone van der Gaag serves as a Researcher in the Department of Anesthesiology at Erasmus University Rotterdam's Erasmus MC academic medical center. Her clinical research focuses on optimizing intrathecal baclofen therapy for spasticity management within decentralized care settings.

Her expertise spans Neuropharmacology and Spasticity Management, with specialized attention to Geriatric Medicine in nursing home environments, Clinical Pharmacology for drug dose titration, Adverse Drug Reactions monitoring, and Ambulatory Care delivery models. Current work investigates safety protocols for community-based baclofen administration and clonus management.

Publication trends reveal a strategic shift toward decentralizing intrathecal baclofen therapy from hospitals to nursing homes and ambulatory settings. Her 2024 research demonstrates feasibility of community-based care models while maintaining rigorous safety standards, addressing critical gaps in post-implantation monitoring and adverse event prevention for spasticity patients.