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Dr. Suzanne Festen is a researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of Groningen. Her work focuses on geriatrics, gerontology, and patient-centered decision-making. She is particularly known for research in frailty assessment, shared decision-making processes, and optimizing care for elderly patients with cancer (onco-geriatrics).
Her research interests include multidisciplinary healthcare approaches, outcome prioritization tools for older patients, and improving communication between primary and secondary care. She has contributed to studies evaluating preoperative care protocols for high-risk surgical patients and frailty assessment methodologies in head and neck cancer populations.
Key areas of exploration include how geriatric deficits impact treatment outcomes and patient follow-up, as well as strategies to align cancer treatment decisions with individual patient priorities. Dr. Festen collaborates with the IPTO Consortium to develop integrated care pathways that prioritize patient values in oncological decision-making.
