This collection was collected by Coleta Platenkamp and transferred to EUR in 2019. Experience stories in various forms can be found on the Dutch website patiëntervaringsverhalen.nl.
In addition to the book collection, the University Library will also safeguard, preserve, and make the digital files accessible to users. This collection is a wonderful example of citizen science, of how an individual initiative can grow into a source of knowledge for many and thus also strengthen and improve scientific research.
“Thanks to the digital files of these patient stories, we can conduct far-reaching research, improve education and translate the insights gained into practice.”
Hester van de Bovenkamp, Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management (ESHPM), Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR).
““Patient stories contain a lot of recognition for fellow sufferers who are in the same situation, which can also provide tools for recovery and/or acceptance.”
Gert van de Beek, Uitgeverij Boekscout
