Martine Verwoerd
Martine Verwoerd is a lecturer-researcher at the Research Group Clinical Decision Making in Movement Care. She investigates how physiotherapists can better support patients by translating prognostic research into practice and strengthening person-centered care.
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Martine obtained her PhD in 2024 from Maastricht University, focusing on prognosis in neck pain and the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of physiotherapists. Her current research focuses on developing a screening tool that supports physiotherapists in delivering person-centered care, thereby contributing to improved treatment outcomes for patients.
Expertises:
- Prognostics
- Behavior change
- Pain
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Person-centered care starts with prognostic insights into the factors that shape recovery.
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