Susanne van Hooft

Dr. Susanne van Hooft is a Senior Lecturer in Self-Direction at the Healthcare Innovation Knowledge Center, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. She has been affiliated with the institution since 2007 and obtained her PhD in 2017 from Erasmus University Rotterdam.

• PhD: Erasmus University Rotterdam (2017)
• Master's: Health Economics Policy & Law (Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, 2011)
• Role: Senior Lecturer in Self-Management and Participation
• Institution: Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences since 2007
• Collaborations: Franciscus, Vilans, Erasmus MC, Albeda Zorgcollege

Her research focuses on self-management support for patients with chronic conditions and enhancing professional autonomy in healthcare. She develops tools for nurse-patient communication, investigates barriers to self-management implementation, and advances curriculum integration for nursing education. Current work includes the SMILE project (2021 ZonMw grant) to train clinical nurse leaders as self-management role models.

Scientific contributions include:

• 2021: Lecturer-Researcher of the Year, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences
• 2021: ZonMw grant for SMILE project
• Key publications on self-management tools, nurse behavior, and chronic condition care

She leads the L.INT lectorate Self-Direction (established 2025) and collaborates with national working groups to improve patient-professional dynamics in healthcare settings.