Tom Bootsma

Tom Bootsma serves as a Researcher in the Department of Public Health at Erasmus MC. His primary focus lies in oncology research, specifically examining cancer survivorship and quality of life outcomes for patients with head and neck sarcoma and adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer survivors.

Bootsma's research interests encompass Cancer Survivorship, Quality of Life, Oncology, Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer, Qualitative Research, and Phenomenology. He utilizes qualitative methods including Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis and semistructured interviews to deeply understand patient experiences, particularly regarding bodily changes and identity disruption during cancer survivorship.

His recent scholarly contributions (2024-2025) demonstrate a strong emphasis on patient-centered outcomes. Key publications address health-related quality of life in head and neck sarcoma and core outcome sets for AYA cancer survivors, employing mixed-methods and qualitative designs to capture patient perspectives and inform clinical practice.

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