معرفی
Dr. Tialda Hoekstra serves as a Methodological Adviser at the University of Groningen's Department of Health Sciences - Community and Occupational Medicine. She provides statistical and methodological guidance to researchers and PhD candidates in study design, data analysis, and publication strategies. Additionally, she holds roles as Senior Researcher at the Research Center for Insurance Medicine and Research Coordinator/Quality Officer in her department. Her work focuses on public and occupational health, with a particular emphasis on disability assessments, chronic disease management, and labor market reintegration strategies.
Education:
- Master's Degree in Clinical and Health Psychology & Neuropsychology (Leiden University, 2006)
- PhD in Medicine (University of Groningen, 2012; thesis: 'Quality of life and sexual problems in patients with heart failure')
Research Interests: Tialda's expertise spans methodological rigor in healthcare research, epidemiological analysis of disability claims, and policy implications of work capacity limitations. She examines the interplay between chronic illnesses (e.g., cancer, mental health disorders) and employment outcomes, leveraging both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. Her recent work explores interventions to support disability benefit recipients in returning to work.
Professional Roles: She serves as a Guest Lecturer at the Netherlands School of Public and Occupational Health (NSPOH) and actively contributes to interdisciplinary research initiatives addressing healthcare equity and labor market challenges faced by vulnerable populations.
