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Petra Buursma

Project manager

Conceptualizing and coordinating projects focused on improving the quality of life for children and families


As a researcher/project manager within the Quality of Life department, I am responsible for various projects aimed at improving the quality of life of children and their families. In this role, I work closely with my colleague Liza Wessels – van Deursen.

Our projects are connected to several subdepartments within Quality of Life at the Princess Máxima Center, including psycho-oncology, supportive care, development-oriented care, and the sports and exercise center.

In addition to our work on ongoing projects, we also play a connecting role within the department. We proactively seek out synergies between existing initiatives and translate signals from practice into new opportunities and areas for improvement. A concrete example of this is the development of an overview of all ongoing interventions and initiatives within the department. With this, we aim to enhance coherence, improve coordination, and strengthen collaboration between the various subdepartments of Quality of Life.