Roos van der Vaart

Dr. Rosalie van der Vaart, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Leiden University, specializing in health and medical psychology. Her research focuses on the development and implementation of online health interventions for individuals with chronic conditions, emphasizing the integration of theory and practice to enhance the quality of life for patients. Dr. van der Vaart is dedicated to bridging the gap between scientific research, education, and clinical practice, aiming to effectively disseminate health interventions into everyday healthcare routines. She teaches courses such as Population Health: Fundamentals of Population Health Management and Population Health: Health & Health Behaviour, where she explores determinants of health behavior and strategies for improving patient care through evidence-based interventions. Her work is instrumental in fostering a deeper understanding of population health management and promoting effective self-management strategies among patients with chronic illnesses.