Taco Gosens

Prof. Taco Gosens holds a professorship in Medical and Clinical Psychology at Tilburg University's Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. His work bridges clinical psychology with orthopedic medicine, focusing on patient-reported outcomes, shared decision-making, and quality of life in musculoskeletal care. He concurrently serves as an orthopaedic surgeon at ETZ since 2004.

• Institution: Tilburg University (Endowed Chair PNIL)
• External Position: Orthopaedic Surgeon (ETZ)
• Research Collaborations: Global network in healthcare communication and surgical outcomes

Key research interests include psychosocial factors in orthopedic recovery, decision-making processes in medical consultations, and validation of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMIS CAT). Recent projects examine trajectories of recovery after hip fractures and the impact of nonoperative vs. surgical management in frail populations.

His 2025 study analyzed interactional dynamics in orthopedic consultations, revealing how option-listing practices shape patient-professional communication. The FRAIL-HIP Study (2022) provided critical insights into quality-of-life outcomes for elderly hip fracture patients.

Current initiatives include a 2025-2027 project investigating healthcare accessibility barriers ('Bereikbare arts, ontoegankelijke zorg?'), combining psychological and clinical perspectives.