prof. dr. R. (Robbert) Sanderman

Current PhD projects

• Johanna Pyykkö Life after bariatric surgery - psychosocial and behavioral issues. Prof. dr. Robbert Sanderman, Prof. dr. Mariët Hagedoorn & dr. Victor Gerdes (AmsterdamUMC). https://www.rug.nl/staff/j.e.pyykko/research

• Július Evelley

• Sanja Balalic. Een robot voor de oudere: gesel of gezel? Promotores: Prof. dr. R. Sanderman, Prof. dr. M. Hagedoorn. Co-promotor: Dr. N. Degens.

Completed Ph.D. Projects (2025 - 1994)

2025

Planned defence:

• Birte Klusmann. Mind the System - Evaluating school-based mindfulness yoga interventions. Dr. M.J. Schroevers & Prof. dr. R. Sanderman (24 of March, 2025)

2024

Planned defence:

• Alexandra. Husivargová. Individual CBT vs. CBT in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Prof. dr. R. Sanderman & Dr. I. Nagyova See: https://www.rug.nl/staff/a.husivargova/ (11the of December, 2024)

Completed:

• Sofia Bastoni (University of Twente) Development and implementation of Smart Solutions. Prof. dr. J.E.W.C van Gemert-Pijnen (UT), Prof. dr. R. Sanderman & Prof. dr. A. Gaggioli (Università Cattolica di Milano, Italy). https://personen.utwente.nl/s.bastoni

2023

• Chelsea Coumoundouros (Uppsala University, Sweden) - Implementing eHealth psychological support for informal carers: a pragmatic realist complex intervention approach. https://katalog.uu.se/profile/?id=N19-600

• Feyuna Jansma. Self-management and serious gaming. Prof. dr. R. Sanderman, & dr. I. Wenzler

• Roberto Cruz Martinez (University of Twente). Support of eHealth technology in self-management behaviours of non-communicable diseases. Prof. dr. J.E.W.C van Gemert-Pijnen (UT) & Prof. dr. R. Sanderman

• Judith Austin. Development and evaluation of self-compassion app for cancer patients. https://people.utwente.nl/j.austin

• Giulia Ferraris. Diversity of experiences in caregiver-care recipient dyads. Promotores: Prof. dr. M. Hagedoorn, Prof. dr. R. Sanderman, Prof. dr. L. von Essen. ENTWINE. https://www.rug.nl/staff/g.m.a.ferraris/

• Herman de Vries. Wearable and app-based resilience modelling in employees: exploring the possibilities to model psychological resilience using wearable-measured heart rate variability and sleep

2022

• Ieva Biliunaite (Linköping University, Sweden) Implementation of supportive intervention for older spousal caregivers. Prof. dr. G. Anderson (Linköping University, Sweden), Prof. dr. R.  Sanderman & Prof. dr. E. Kazlauskas (University of Vilnius, Lithuania) https://liu.se/en/employee/ievbi74

2021

• Dr. S. Spahrkäs (2021). The Untire Project: Reducing cancer-related fatigue in (former) fatigued cancer patients by means of an m-Health intervention. Promotores: Prof. dr. M. Hagedoorn, Prof. dr. R. Sanderman. Co-promotor: Dr. A. Looijmans.
• Mònica E. Lobato Concha. Children and adolescents' drug problem use in Chile: The role of the family in the maintenance and abstinence in vulnerable children and young offenders. Prof. dr. M. Hagedoorn & Prof. dr. R. Sanderman
• Fatemeh Akbari. Towards a better understanding of social interaction in pain: exploring the mechanisms underlying pain communication and associated outcomes. Prof. dr. M. Hagedoorn, Prof. dr. R. Sanderman & Dr. Dehghani (Shahid Beheshti University - Teheran).

2020

• Lutz Siemer (University of Twente). LiveSmokefree-Study: blended smoking cessation treatment versus face-to-face treatment. Prof. dr. R. Sanderman & Dr. M. Pieterse (UT) & Prof. dr. S. Ben Allouch 
• Harma J. Alma. Minimal clinical differences in primary care. Prof. dr. T. van der Molen Prof. dr. R. Sanderman &  & Dr. C. De Jong

• Loek van der Donk. Mindfulness & Cancer. Dr. M.J. Schroevers, Dr. J. Fleer & Prof. dr. R. Sanderman

• Daphne Kuiper. The implementation of GRIP and GLANS courses. Prof. dr. R. Sanderman, Dr. B.J.M. Stevering, Prof. dr. S.A. Reijneveld & Dr. M.M. Goededorp

2019

• Gemma Maters. A psychological intervention in COPD patients with an exacerbation: an RCT to improve health related quality of life outcomes and study mechanisms of change. Prof. dr. R. Sanderman, Dr. J. Wempe & Dr. G. Pool

2018

• Esther Metting. Feasibility and effectiveness of an Asthma/COPD service for primary care. Prof. dr. T. van der Molen, Prof. dr. R. Sanderman,  & Dr. J.W.H. Kocks
• Yvette Ciere. Adaptation to chronic headache. Prof. dr. R. Sanderman & Dr. J. Fleer. (LinkedIn of Yvette)

2017

• Floor Bennebroek Evertsz' (UvA). Quality of Life, Anxiety, Depression in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: From Screening to the Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Intervention. Prof. dr. M.A.G. Sprangers, Prof. dr. C.L.H. Bockting, P.C.F. Stokkers & Prof. dr. R. Sanderman (LinkedIn of Floor)
• Floor Sieverink (University of Twente). Opening a black box of e-Health - a mixed method approach for the evaluation of personal health records. Prof. dr. J.E.W.C. van Gemert-Pijnen & Prof. dr. R. Sanderman. (LinkedIn of Floor)

2016

• Nienke Beerlage-de Jong (University of Twente). eHealth vs. Infection: Participatory development of persuasive eHealth to support safe care. Prof. dr. J.E.W.C. van Gemert-Pijnen, Prof. dr. R. Sanderman & Prof. dr. A.W. Friedrich. (LinkedIn of Nienke)
• Angélica Lopez Angarita. Self-compassion and its correlates with psychological functioning. Prof. dr. R. Sanderman & Dr. M.J. Schroevers. (LinkedIn of Angélica)
•  Jac Jacobs. General practitioner on an island: How research and innovation help to improve primary care. Prof. dr. R. Sanderman & Prof. dr. T. van der Molen. (LinkedIn of Jac)
• Somayyeh Mohammadi. The intersecting system of patients and their their caregivers: The role of cognitive biases and pain-related behaviors in chronicity of pain. Prof. dr. M. Hagedoorn, Prof. dr. R. Sanderman & Dr. M. Dehghani. (Twitter of Somayyeh)
• Maarten van Limburg (University of Twente). Implementing antibiotic stewardship: Involving stakeholders in e-Health. Prof. dr. J.E.W.C van Gemert-Pijnen & Prof. dr. R. Sanderman (LinkedIn, ResearchGate of Maarten)

2015

• Lei Zhu. Patterns of adaptation to cancer during psychological care
  Prof. dr. A.V. Ranchor, Prof. dr. R. Sanderman & Dr. M.J. Schroevers
• Bert Voerman. Living with prostate cancer: Psychosocial problems, supportive care needs and social support groups. Prof. dr. R. Sandernman, Prof. dr. M. Hagedoorn & Dr. A. Visser
• Corinne van Scheppingen. Distress and unmet needs in cancer patients: Challenges in intervention research. Prof. dr. R. Sanderman, Dr. G. Pool, Dr. M. Schroevers (LinkedIn of Corinne)
• Jobke Wentzel (University of Twente). Keeping an eye on the context: Participatory development of eHealth to support clinical practice. Prof. dr. J.E.W.C van Gemert-Pijnen, Prof. dr. R. Sanderman & Prof. dr. A. Friedrich. (LinkedIn, ResearchGate of Jobke)

2014

• Vicky Lehmann. Self-perception, intimate relationships, and singlehood in childhood cancer survivor. Prof. dr. M. Hagedoorn, Prof. dr. R. Sanderman & Dr. Marrit Tuinman. (LinkedIn, ResearchGate of Vicky)
• Esther Sulkers. Psychological adaptation to childhood cancer: underlying mechanisms. Prof. dr. R. Sanderman, Prof. dr. P.F. Roodbol, Prof. dr. E.S.J.M. de Bont, Dr. J. Fleer & Dr. W.J.E. Tissin. (LinkedIn, ResearchGate of Esther)
• Evelien Snippe. Understanding change in psychological treatments for depressive symptoms: The individual matters. Prof. dr. R. Sanderman, Prof. dr. P.M.G. Emmelkamp, Dr. M.J. Schroevers & Dr. J. Fleer. (LinkedIn, ResearchGate of Evelien)
• Annika Tovote. Acceptance or challenge?: Psychological treatments for depressive symptoms in patients with diabetes. Prof. dr. R. Sanderman, Prof. dr. P.M.G. Emmelkamp, Prof. dr. T.P. Links, Dr. J. Fleer & Dr. M.J. Schroevers. (LinkedIn, ResearchGate of Annika)
• Meirav Dagan. The role of spousal supportive behaviors in couples adaption to colorectal cancer. Prof. dr. M. Hagedoorn & Prof. dr. R. Sanderman. (LinkedIn. 
  ResearchGate of Meirav)
• Aeltsje Brinksma. Nutritional status in children with cancer: Prevalence, related factors, and consequences of malnutrition. Prof. dr. P.F. Roodbol, Prof. dr. R. Sanderman, Prof. dr. E.S.J.M. de Bont & W.J.E. Tissing. (LinkedIn, ResearchGate of Aeltsje)

2013

• Maaike de Boer. Living with chronic pain. Mechanisms and interventions. Prof. dr. M.M.R.F. Struys, Prof. dr. R. Sanderman & Dr. G.J. Versteegen. (LinkedIn of Maaike)

2012

• Nynke Holwerda. Adaptation to cancer from an attachment theoretical perspective. Prof. dr. R. Sanderman, Prof. dr. M.A.G. Sprangers & Dr. G. Pool. (LinkedIn of Nynke)
• Lihua Jin. Unmitigated communion and support providers' psychological wellbeing
  Prof. dr. M. Hagedoorn, Prof. dr. R. Sanderman & Prof. dr. N.W. van Yperen. (LinkedIn, ResearchGate of Lihua)

2010

• Marike Schokker. Psychosocial outcomes in diabetes: the interplay of intra- and interpersonal factors. Prof. dr. M. Hagedoorn, Prof. dr. T.P. Links, Prof. dr. R. Sanderman, Prof. dr. B.H.R. Wolffenbuttel & Dr. J.C. Keers.  (LinkedIn. ResearchGate of Marike)

2009

• Florien van Heest. Coming home to go...: Palliative care in general practice. Prof. dr. B. Meyboom-de Jong, Prof. dr. I.G. Finlay (Wales), Prof. dr. R. Sanderman & Dr. R. Otter
• Richtsje Andela. Frailty in the clinical practice of nursing care. Prof. dr. A. Dijkstra, Prof. dr. R. Sanderman & Prof. dr. J. Slaets

2008

• Giorgio Barbareschi. Socioeconomic status and the course of quality of life in coronary heart disease and cancer. From description towards an explanation. Prof. dr. R. Sanderman. (LinkedIn of Giorgio)
• Niels de Voogd. Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in rehabilitation: on psychological profiles, dyspnea and survival. Prof. dr. R. Sanderman & Dr. F. Wempe

2007

• Yvonne Lesman-Leegte. Quality of life and depressive symptoms in patients with heart failure. Prof. dr. H. Hillege, Prof. dr. R. Sanderman & Prof. dr. van Veldhuizen. (ResearchGate of Yvonne)
• Chris Hinnen. Distress and spousal support in women with breast cancer. Prof. dr. R. Sanderman, Prof. dr. A.V. Ranchor & Prof. dr. M. Hagedoorn. (LinkedIn, ResearchGate of Chris)
• Juliet Foster. Development and validation of the Inhaled Corticosteroid Questionnaire - a model for the measurement of patient-perceived side effects by self-report. Prof. dr. P. Hannaford, Prof. dr. T. van der Molen & Prof. dr. R. Sanderman
• Ellen van Weert. Cancer rehabilitation: effects and mechanisms. Prof. dr. K. Postema, Prof. dr. R. Sanderman, Dr. C.P. van der Schans, Dr. J.E.H.M. Hoekstra-Weebers & Dr. R. Otter

2006

• Daniela Dobre. Treatment of heart failure and patient outcomes in real life
  Prof. dr. F. M. Haaijer-Ruskamp, Prof. dr. R. Sanderman, Prof. dr. D. J. van Veldhuisen, Dr. A.V. Ranchor & Dr. M.J.L. de Jongste. (LinkedIn, ResearchGate of Daniela)
• Marie Luttik. Patients with heart failure and their partners; both sides of the picture. Benefits for patients’ outcome and impact on the partner's life. Prof. dr. D.J. van Veldhuisen, Prof. dr. R. Sanderman, Prof. dr. J.G.P. Tijssen & Dr. T. Jaarsma. (LinkedIn, ResearchGate of Marie)

2004

• Joost Keers. Diabetes rehabilitation: effects and utilisation of a Multidisciplinary Intensive Education Programme. Prof. dr. R. Gans & Prof. dr. R. Sanderman. (LinkedIn, ResearchGate of Joost)
• Rosemarie Arnold. Quality of life in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic heart failure: disease-specific and generic factors in adaptation to illness. Prof.dr. M. de Jongste, Prof.dr. A.V. Ranchor & Prof.dr. R. Sanderman

2003

• Femke Bennenbroek. Social comparison and coping with radiation therapy: The significance of different dimensions of comparison. Prof. dr. A.P. Buunk & Prof. dr. R. Sanderman
• Heidi Stiegelis. A life less ordinary; cognitive adaptation and psychological functioning among cancer patients treated with radiotherapy. Prof. dr. R. Sanderman & Prof. dr. B. Buunk, Prof. dr. M. Hagedoorn. (LinkedIn of Heidi)

2002

• Lisette van den Heuvel. Supporting caregivers of stroke patients: an intervention study. Prof.dr. B. Meyboom-de Jong, Prof.dr. R. Sanderman & Dr. L.P. de Witte. (LinkedIn of Lisette)
• Maya Schroevers. Short- and long-term adaptation to cancer: a comparison of patients with the general population. Prof. dr. R. Sanderman. (LinkedIn, ResearchGate of Maya)

2001

• Inge Henselmans. Psychological well-being and perceived control after a breast cancer diagnosis. Prof. dr. A. Ranchor, Prof. dr. R. Sanderman & Dr. J. de Vries. (LinkedIn, ResearchGate of Inge)

2000

• Roeline Kuijer. Give and take among couples facing cancer: Equity concerns in the context of a serious illness. Prof. dr. B. Buunk & Prof. dr. R. Sanderman. (LinkedIn, ResearchGate, http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/spark/researcher.aspx?researcherid=85564 of Roeline)
• Dirk Doeglas. Functional ability, social support and quality of life;:a longitudinal study in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Prof. dr. W.J.A. van den Heuvel, Prof. dr. R Sanderman & Dr. Th. P.B.M. Suurmeijer. (LinkedIn of Drik)
• Chris Nijboer. Caregiving to patients with colorectal cancer; a longitudinal study on caregiving by patients. Prof.dr. G.A.M. van den Bos, Prof.dr R. Sanderman & Dr. A.H.M. Triemstra. (LinkedIn of Chris, www.chrisfit.nl)

1999

• Maria de Jong. Stress, stress management & issues regarding implementation
  Prof. dr. P.M.G. Emmelkamp, Prof.dr. J.L. Peschar & Dr. R. Sanderman
• Marike Berkhuysen. Toward tailor-made cardiac rehabilitation. Prof. dr. B. Buunk, Prof. dr. P. Rispens & Dr. R. Sanderman (referent). (LinkedIn of Marike, www.nuopvoeden.nl)

1998

• Jantina Alberts. The professionalized patient. Prof. dr. W.J.A. van den Heuvel & Dr. R. Sanderman (referent)

1997

• Winnie Scaf-Klomp. Screening for breast cancer; attendance and psychological consequences. Prof. dr. W.J.A. van den Heuvel & Dr. R. Sanderman. (ResearchGate of Winnie)

1996

• Karen van der Zee. For better or for worse? Social comparison and coping with health problems. Prof. dr. B. Buunk & Dr. R. Sanderman. (LinkedIn of Karen, VU Amsterdam)

1995

• Han de Ruiter. Sociale ondersteuning en kwaliteit van leven bij patiënten met kanker. Prof. dr. W.J.A. van den Heuvel, Dr. R. Sanderman & Dr. E.V. Sonderen. (LinkedIn, ResearchGate, Twitterof Han)

1994

• Adelita Ranchor. Social class, psychosocial factors and disease. Prof. dr. B. Buunk, Prof. dr. W.J.A. van den Heuvel, Dr. R. Sanderman & Dr. J. Bouma. (LinkedIn, Twitter of Adelita)