About our research group/lab
Nursing research is essential for developing evidence-based care for people with cancer and their loved ones. Nursing research is closely linked to medical research. It reinforces medical research by helping patients and their loved ones to cope with the consequences of cancer treatment and by focusing on reducing the burden of symptoms. It also contributes to improving quality of life for patients and their loved ones.
In this field of study, the physical, psychological, social and spiritual dimensions all play an important role. Additionally, care organisation, transitions in care, and cultural aspects are important considerations. People with cancer should receive person-centred care that is tailored to their own environment as much as possible.
Patient-centred care for people with cancer should focus on alleviating both physical and psychosocial symptoms. This requires a combination of medical and healthcare research, as patient empowerment and self-management promotion are crucial symptom management components.
The aim of this research line is to ensure that cancer patients and their loved ones enjoy the best possible quality of life during and after treatment.
To achieve this, the research line is divided into four themes:
- Signs and symptoms
- Implementation
- eHealth & AI
- Workforce
- European cancer workforce: under pressure. Oldenmenger WH, Eni A, Couespel N, Ceelen W, Rau B, Crul M. Lancet Oncol. 2025 Jun;26(6):678-680. doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(25)00196-2.
- Harnessing the power of global oncology nursing to shape the future of cancer care. Essential Oncology Nursing Care along the Cancer Continuum.Young AM, Charalambous A, Owen RI, Njodzeka B, Oldenmenger WH, Alqudimat M, So WKW. Harnessing the power of global oncology nursing to shape the future of cancer care. Essential Oncology Nursing Care along the Cancer Continuum. Part I. Lancet Oncol. 2020 Dec; 21(12):e555-e561. doi: 10.1016/S1470-2045(20)30612-4
- The future of cancer nursing in Europe: Addressing professional issues in education, research, policy and practice. Drury A, Sulosaari V, Sharp L, Ullgren H, de Munter J, Oldenmenger W. Eur J Oncol Nurs. 2023 Apr;63:102271. doi: 10.1016/j.ejon.2023.102271
Recent publications
- Sexual experiences in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1: A cross-sectional study.
van Dijk SA, Oldenmenger WH, Pastoor H, Taal W. Neurooncol Pract. 2025 Nov 19;13(3):570-577. doi: 10.1093/nop/npaf116. eCollection 2026 Jun. - Experiences of Patients and Family Caregivers After Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy: A Qualitative Study.
Snoek B, Oldenmenger WH, van Hooft SM, Mutsaers PGNJ. Semin Oncol Nurs. 2025 Oct;41(5):151951. doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2025.151951. - Limited Diagnostic and Therapeutic Value of Chest X-Rays in Hematological Patients With Febrile Neutropenia.
Dijkshoorn-Fokker D, Marina M, van Bruchem-van de Scheur A, Oldenmenger W, Rijnders B, Versluis J, Wlazlo N.Open Forum Infect Dis. 2025 Jul 18;12(8):ofaf419. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofaf419. eCollection 2025 Aug. - Professional quality of life of hospital nurses: A cross-sectional study.
Oldenmenger WH, Otte-Paul A, Stoppelenburg A.Int J Nurs Stud Adv. 2026 Jun 4;11:100586. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnsa.2026.100586. eCollection 2026 Dec.
- University of Applied Science Rotterdam
- Universiteit van Utrecht
- Erasmus universiteit
- V&VN Oncologie
- Integraal Kankercentrum Nederland (IKNL)
- European Oncology Nursing Society
- European Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Joica Benschop, RN MSc
- Diane van der Biessen, MANP PhD
- Leni van Doorn, MSc MANP
- Kayleigh Hendriks, MANP
- Mariska van der Lans, RN MSc
- Simone van der Linden, MANP
- Greta Mulders, MANP
- Wendy Oldenmenger, RN PhD
- Andrea van Puffelen, MANP, MSc
- Mandy van Rosmalen, MANP
- Britt Snoek, MANP
