Wouter Schaake

Wouter Schaake, MSc, is a researcher at the Centre of Expertise Healthy Ageing within Allied Health Care and Nursing at Hanze University of Applied Sciences. His work bridges clinical oncology and medical physics, focusing on prostate cancer survivorship and pediatric radiation safety. Affiliated with the Frailty and Adequate Care research group, he contributes to the university's strategic focus on healthy ageing through interdisciplinary projects.

Education

• Master of Science (MSc)

Research Profile

Schaake's research centers on two critical healthcare domains: prostate cancer quality-of-life assessment and medical imaging radiation optimization. His oncology work employs longitudinal population-based methodologies to investigate how gastrointestinal and genitourinary toxicities impact prostate cancer patients' health-related quality of life post-radiotherapy. Simultaneously, his medical physics research develops technical solutions for reducing pediatric radiation exposure through precise calibration of kVp, mAs, and filtration parameters while preserving diagnostic image quality. This dual focus reflects his commitment to improving patient safety and clinical outcomes across the lifespan.

Publication Synthesis

His 2013-2015 publications reveal a consistent interdisciplinary pattern: three oncology studies examine quality-of-life trajectories in prostate cancer populations using epidemiological approaches, while two medical physics papers address pediatric radiation dose reduction through experimental and review methodologies. The research demonstrates methodological rigor in longitudinal study design and technical parameter optimization, with strong emphasis on maintaining clinical efficacy while minimizing treatment risks. Key thematic connections include patient-centered outcomes and evidence-based protocol development across both research streams.

Research Environment

As an integral member of the Centre of Expertise Healthy Ageing, Schaake operates within a multidisciplinary framework addressing frailty through four interconnected pillars: recreation/exercise/sports health, people/society, technology, and adequate care. This structure enables translational research connecting clinical oncology findings with community-based healthy ageing initiatives, particularly through the Publinova themes governing the university's research strategy.