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Biography
Marijke Kars (1961) was trained as a pediatric intensive care nurse. She worked at the PICU of several University Children’s Hospitals, first as a nurse, later on as a staff nurse. She obtained her Master’s degree in Health Sciences (Nursing Science) at Maastricht University in 1997. Her research on ‘Parenting and palliative care in pediatric oncology’ resulted in a PhD in 2012. Currently, she works as an assistant professor at the department of Medical Humanities.
Current research projects are focused on pediatric palliative care, young adults in pediatric oncology and advance care planning in oncology.
Fellowship & awards
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Experiences with an Advance Care Planning Intervention for Children with Life-Limiting Conditions: A Qualitative Study of Families and Clinicians Using the IMplementing Pediatric Advance Care Planning Toolkit †
Fahner, J. C., van Delden, J. J. M., Rietjens, J. C., van der Heide, A. & Kars, M. C., Apr 2026, In: Children. 13, 4, 486.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Interdisciplinary collaboration in pediatric palliative care: a qualitative study on barriers and facilitators as perceived by parents and healthcare professionals
Kemna, M. M., Aris-Meijer, J. L., Verhagen, A. A. E., Teunissen, S. C. C. M., Engel, M. & Kars, M. C., 20 May 2026, In: European Journal of Pediatrics. 185, 6, 419.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Not just there by chance: a qualitative study on continuity and quality of spiritual care in paediatric palliative care
Berkhout, L. O., Hennus, M. P., Helms, A. C. E., de Man, M. A. C. P., Smeets, W., Spelt, A. & Kars, M. C., 23 Jun 2026, In: European Journal of Pediatrics. 185, 7, 515.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Palliative care provision for children in general practice: A retrospective cohort study
Engel, M., Grant, M. P., Kleiboer, A., de Graaf, E., Teunissen, S. C. C. M. & Kars, M. C., 2026, In: Palliative & supportive care. 24, e88.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Patient-centered communication during diagnostic conversations in relation to parental psychosocial outcomes: An exploratory observational study in pediatric leukemia
Buursma, P., Mostert, A., van den Bergh, E. M. M., Dors, N., Kars, M. C., Hoogerbrugge, P. M., Grootenhuis, M. A. & Schepers, S. A., Jul 2026, In: Patient Education and Counseling. 148, 9 p., 109553.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Activities
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Effective communication in pediatric palliative care from the perspective of children and parents
la Rondelle, L. (Presenter), Engel, M. (Contributor), Brunetta, J. (Contributor), Teunissen, S. (Contributor), Aris-Meijer, J. L. (Contributor), Ahout, I. M. L. (Contributor), Fahner, J. (Contributor) & Kars, M. (Contributor)
17 Oct 2024 → 18 Oct 2024Activity: Other
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Beyond illness: a qualitative exploration of talking about the future in pediatrics with IMPACT
Brunetta, J. (Presenter), la Rondelle, L. (Contributor), Teunissen, S. (Contributor), Engel, M. (Contributor), Ahout, I. M. L. (Contributor), Aris-Meijer, J. L. (Contributor), Kars, M. (Contributor) & Fahner, J. (Contributor)
17 Oct 2024Activity: Other
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Training teams in pediatric advance care planning: transfer of knowledge and communication skills
Engel, M. (Presenter), Fahner, J. (Contributor), Hennus, M. (Contributor) & Kars, M. (Contributor)
17 Oct 2024Activity: Other
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Interdisciplinary collaboration in pediatric palliative care: perceived barriers and facilitators
Kemna, M. (Presenter), Aris-Meijer, J. L. (Contributor), Verhagen, A. A. E. (Contributor), Teunissen, S. (Contributor), Engel, M. (Contributor) & Kars, M. (Contributor)
17 Oct 2024Activity: Other
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Effectieve communicatie in de kinderpalliatieve zorg vanuit het perspectief van kinderen en ouders: Wat de literatuur ons leert!
la Rondelle, L. (Presenter), Engel, M. (Contributor), Brunetta, J. (Contributor), Teunissen, S. (Contributor), Aris-Meijer, J. L. (Contributor), Ahout, I. M. L. (Contributor), Fahner, J. (Contributor) & Kars, M. (Contributor)
10 Oct 2024 → 11 Oct 2024Activity: Other
Press/Media
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