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Carina Pittens is an Assistant Professor at the Athena Institute at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, specializing in patient involvement and experiential learning in health decision-making. She has extensive experience in qualitative participatory research and is dedicated to enhancing the engagement of multiple stakeholder groups, particularly vulnerable populations, within research and healthcare environments. Carina has participated in various national and international projects aimed at fostering meaningful stakeholder involvement aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Her academic background includes deep involvement in research related to improving healthcare practices through collaborative research efforts. As a board member of the Dutch Medicines Evaluation Board (CBG), she advocates for incorporating patient perspectives into healthcare policy and practice. In addition to her research and teaching responsibilities, Carina collaborates on diverse projects that examine patient-centric methodologies for enhancing healthcare delivery. Her scholarly activities have been instrumental in shaping educational programs and she continues to influence patient involvement in clinical trials and healthcare decisions.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam, NL
Teaching and researching patient involvement strategies at the Athena Institute.
Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.