Rehabilitation in acute care
About the research group
In vulnerable and critically ill patients, the effects of hospitalisation can be more severe and long-lasting than the original condition. This impacts their daily functioning and quality of life, as well as that of their families. Paramedics such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and dietitians play a crucial role in recovery, both in the hospital and at home. Meanwhile, ageing populations, complex care needs, and a growing shortage of healthcare professionals present increasing challenges. To keep healthcare accessible, close collaboration among healthcare professionals and between education, research, and practice is essential.
The Rehabilitation in Acute Care research group aligns with the priorities of Amsterdam UMC, where patients with complex medical conditions receive academic care, such as in the ICU, the heart centre, and oncological surgery. By collaborating with lecturer-researchers, senior lecturers, and the Complex Care knowledge circle, the Chair contributes to the professional development of educators and the integration of new knowledge into existing curricula.
This special research group links up with the spearheads of Amsterdam UMC, where patients with complex medical conditions receive academic care, such as at the ICU, in the heart centre and in oncological surgery. By collaborating with lecturer researchers, senior lecturers and the Complex Care Knowledge Circle, the research group contributes to the professional development of lecturers and the integration of new knowledge in existing curricula.
Connection with education
The scientific research within the research group is largely carried out by lecturers and students. This leads to knowledge development as well as the transfer of new insights into education and the further professionalisation of lecturers. The research group develops academic PhD programmes for lecturers, with research as a driving force for the quality of education. The focus of these PhD tracks is on developing and implementing solutions to practice-oriented issues.
PhD tracks
Within the research group, 2 AUAS lecturers from the Physiotherapy study programme are being supervised in an academic PhD trajectory. In order to transfer the results to education, AUAS students from various Bachelor's programmes will take part in the (PhD) research through professional assignments, extra credits or graduation projects. Besides Bachelor's students, Master's students from the Physiotherapy, Health Sciences, Evidence-Based Practice, Movement Sciences and Innovation and Health programmes are also guided in their graduation thesis by the research group.