Wolter Paans is a professor within the professorsip on Nursing Diagnostics. His research area is in Advance Care Planning, but he is also involved in developing mixed-method models and the professional development of nurse specialists. Wolter has a background in nursing science, specialising in symptomatic diagnostics. His current focus lies at the intersection of social-systemic approaches (the family-centred method), technological innovations in healthcare, and proactive care planning.
In his research on Advance Care Planning, he adopts an comprehensive research approach, emphasising:
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Shared responsibility (shared decision-making)
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Health literacy
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The development and adoption of sensor technology
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The use of artificial intelligence for patients with multimorbidity
Alongside traditional qualitative and quantitative research methods, Wolter focuses on developing new mixed-method models and various forms of action research. In addition to patient-centred research, he pays particular attention to the professional development of Nurse Specialists, especially within the diagnostic overlap between medical specialists and general practitioners.
Within his professorship, Wolter also holds a clinical researcher position in the Anaesthesia, Perioperative, and Intensive Care Cluster (API cluster) at the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), where he serves as a research supervisor and co-promotor.
Wolter frequently publishes in professional and scientific journals and writes a regular column for the magazine HuisartsenService.
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Dr. Wolter Paans
Professor Nursing Diagnostics
