Prof. Sjaak Bloem | Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Best Researcher Award
Nyenrode Business University | Netherlands
Author Profile
🎓 Early Academic Pursuits
Prof. Dr. Sjaak Bloem began his journey into the academic world with a profound interest in marketing, behavioral economics, and healthcare systems. His early studies laid a strong interdisciplinary foundation, combining the fields of economics, psychology, and public health. These formative years not only fueled his curiosity but also established the intellectual rigor that has since defined his scholarly work.
💼 Professional Endeavors
Since 2011, Prof. Bloem has served as a distinguished faculty member at Nyenrode Business University in Breukelen, Netherlands, where he is a Professor at the Center of Marketing & Supply Chain Management. His academic role is marked by a dedication to teaching, curriculum innovation, and cross-sector collaboration. Through this position, he has been instrumental in shaping future leaders and advancing research-driven practices within the university and beyond.
🧠 Contributions and Research Focus
Prof. Bloem’s research spans a dynamic range of topics at the intersection of health economics, behavioral science, and work rehabilitation. He co-authored impactful studies such as:
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🔹“Deploying the Substitutive and Complementary Approaches to Enhance Predictions of Health Behaviour in Health Economics” (2025) – a quantitative exploration of behavioral predictions in healthcare.
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🔹“Disease Acceptance and Control from the Subjective Health Experience Model” (2025) – investigating health perception in immune-mediated inflammatory diseases.
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🔹“Including ‘Work as a Treatment Goal’ in the Care for Patients with Chronic Diseases” (2024) – advocating for employment as a component of chronic illness management.
His interdisciplinary approach merges theoretical insight with real-world applicability, influencing both academic and policy discussions in public health and occupational rehabilitation.
🏅 Accolades and Recognition
Prof. Bloem’s scholarly excellence is widely recognized within academic circles. His work has been published in prominent journals like Healthcare, Biomedicines, and the Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation. He is frequently cited for his thought leadership in health behavior prediction and integrative care models. His collaborations with prominent researchers and institutions further highlight the credibility and impact of his contributions.
🌍 Impact and Influence
The societal relevance of Prof. Bloem’s research is profound. By focusing on disease management through the lens of acceptance, work, and health behavior, he bridges clinical insight with socioeconomic imperatives. His findings influence healthcare policy, employer-based interventions, and patient-centered care frameworks. Through his work, he brings measurable improvement to the lives of individuals dealing with chronic diseases and supports more holistic healthcare delivery models.
🔮 Legacy and Future Contributions
As he continues to advance research and mentor the next generation of scholars, Prof. Bloem is set to leave a lasting legacy in both academia and public health. His future endeavors are expected to delve deeper into digital health strategies, behavioral analytics, and sustainable healthcare design. His interdisciplinary insights will undoubtedly continue to shape policies and practices that prioritize not just treatment—but thriving human potential.
Publications
📄 Deploying the Substitutive and Complementary Approaches to Enhance Predictions of Health Behaviour in Health Economics: A Quantitative Study
Authors: Damien S. E. Broekharst, Sjaak Bloem, Edward A. G. Groenland, Patrick P. T. Jeurissen, Michel van Agthoven
Journal: Healthcare
Year: 2025
📄 Disease Acceptance and Control from the Subjective Health Experience Model as Health Perception Predictors in Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases
Authors: Tessa S. Folkertsma, Sjaak Bloem, Robert M. Vodegel, Reinhard Bos, Greetje J. Tack
Journal: Biomedicines
Year: 2025
📄 Including ‘Work as a Treatment Goal’ in the Care for Patients with Chronic Diseases
Authors: Desiree J. S. Dona, Marlies E. W. J. Peters, Theo F. Senden, Sjaak Bloem, Herman Bartstra, Marieke T. Jacobs, Frederieke G. Schaafsma, Patrick Jeurissen
Journal: Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation
Year: 2024