dr. N. (Nienke) Bleijenberg
dr. N. (Nienke) Bleijenberg
- Julius Center, dept. General Practice & Nursing Science
Research Programs
Biography
Biography
Nienke Bleijenberg, RN, PhD, is an associate professor Nursing Science at the University Medical Center Utrecht and a professor (In Dutch: Lector) at the University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Her research programme is focusing early detection of functional decline and prevention of acute events such as an emergency department vist. By developing and evaluating complex interventions she aims to improve independence of older adults living at home.
She worked for many years as a home care nurse in Utrecht with mostly geriatric patients living at home with high complex care needs. During her work it became apparent to her that scientific knowledge is needed in order to change and improve the care for older people and the gap between knowledge and practice. During her PhD study she developed a multicomponent proactive primary care program to enhance daily functioning of multimorbid, frail older people. In an ambitious randomized controlled trial, 52 primary care centers, over 3000 patients and more than 350 caregivers participated. Moreover, Dr. Bleijenberg developed a training program for the nurses in collaboration with the University of Applied Sciences Utrecht. During her work as a PhD student Nienke completed the Post Graduate Master Epidemiology at Utrecht University. Between 2014-2018 she combined clinical work with research and teaching. Since 2012 she is involved as a teacher and coordinator at the master Clinical Health Sciences, Nursing Science (UU). Between 2014-2018 she was a yearly visiting scholar at University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Division of Geriatrics, working with Dr Covinsky and Dr Smith.
Her knowledge extends to nursing, geriatrics in primary care, home care, and epidemiology
Nienke is a member of the National Association of Nurses, and a fellow of the European Association of Nursing Scientists (EANS). She is currently chair of the research group Care for Older people at the University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, the Netherlands
Side Activities
- Visiting scholar University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Divison of Geriatrics and School of Nursing
- Member of the Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), Honor Society of Nursing, Rho Chi Chapter at large.
- Member European Academy of Nursing Science (EANS).
- Counselor for the Rho Chi Chapter at large, Nursing Science Utrecht and University Medical Center Utrecht.
- Member European REFLECTION NETWORK for development and evaluation of complex interventions.
Fellowship and Awards
- 2017: Fellow European Academy of Nursing Science (EANS)
- 2016-2018: Fellow in Leadership in Mentoring Nursing Research (LMNR) programme ZonMw: https://www.zonmw.nl/nl/actueel/nieuws/detail/item/als-zorgonderzoeker-moet-je-de-praktijk-heel-goed-kennen/ 2018: Viper presentation award at International Community Care Health Nursing Research (ICCHNR) Conference, Wales.
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Recognition: Proactive Care Program 'Om U' has been listed in top 10 most promising programs in the Common Wealth Fund report: https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/fund-reports/2017/sep/designing-high-performing-health-care-system-patients-complex
Research Output (47)
Smit Linda C., Dikken Jeroen, Moolenaar Nienke M., Schuurmans Marieke J., de Wit Niek J., Bleijenberg Nienke 6 Jan 2021, In: Pilot and feasibility studies. 7 , p. 1-12
Everaars B., Jerković-Ćosić K., Bleijenberg N., de Wit N. J., van der Heijden G. J.M.G. Jan 2021, In: The Journal of frailty & aging. 10 , p. 56-62 7 p.
Smit Linda C, Dikken Jeroen, Schuurmans Marieke J, de Wit Niek J, Bleijenberg Nienke 17 Nov 2020, In: BMJ Open. 10 , p. 1-15
Everaars Babette, Weening-Verbree Linet F, Jerković-Ćosić Katarina, Schoonmade Linda, Bleijenberg Nienke, de Wit Niek J, van der Heijden Geert J M G 3 Jan 2020, In: BMC Geriatrics [E]. 20 , p. 1-18
Vergouw Johannes William, Smits-Pelser Hanneke, Kars Marijke C, van Houwelingen Thijs, van Os-Medendorp Harmieke, Kort Helianthe, Bleijenberg Nienke 2020, In: Primary health care research & development. 21
Mueller-Schotte Sigrid, Zuithoff Nicolaas P A, van der Schouw Yvonne T, Schuurmans Marieke J, Bleijenberg Nienke 17 Feb 2019, In: Journals of Gerontology Series A-Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. 75 , p. 197-203 7 p.
van Lieshout M R J, Bleijenberg N, Schuurmans M J, de Wit N J Nov 2018, In: The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging. 22 , p. 1051-1059 9 p.
Blom J. W., Van den Hout W. B., Den Elzen W. P. J., Drewes Y. M., Bleijenberg N., Fabbricotti I. N., Jansen A. P. D., Kempen G. I. J. M., Koopmans R., Looman W. M., Melis R. J. F., Metzelthin S. F., van Charante E. P. Moll, Muntinga M. E., Numans M. E., Ruikes F. G. H., Spoorenberg S. L. W., Stijnen T., Suijker J. J., De Wit N. J., Wynia K., Wind A. W., Gussekloo J. Sep 2018, In: Age and Ageing. 47 , p. 705-714 10 p.
Mueller-Schotte Sigrid, Zuithoff Nicolaas P.A., van der Schouw Yvonne T., Schuurmans Marieke J., Bleijenberg Nienke 30 Jun 2018, In: Journals of Gerontology Series A-Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. 74 , p. 936-942 7 p.
Smit Linda C., Schuurmans Marieke J., Blom Jeanet W., Fabbricotti Isabelle N., Jansen Aaltje P.D., Kempen Gertrudis I.J.M., Koopmans Raymond, Looman Willemijn M., Melis Rene J.F., Metzelthin Silke F., Moll van Charante Eric P., Muntinga Maaike E., Ruikes Franca G.H., Spoorenberg Sophie L.W., Suijker Jacqueline J., Wynia Klaske, Gussekloo Jacobijn, De Wit Niek J., Bleijenberg Nienke 1 Apr 2018, In: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 96 , p. 110-119 10 p.