1. Home
  2. Van reactieve zorg naar proactieve gezondheid
  3. Samenwerking en taakverdeling tussen de podotherapeut en podotherapie assistent binnen de diabetische voetzorg

What do you think of our website?

We would love to hear what works well and what could be better. Your feedback helps us improve our website.

What would you like to give feedback on?

Read how we use feedback data.

Please note: Do not share medical details or a citizen service number (BSN).

Rondom – Het leven loopt lekkerder
Nederlands
  • Employers
  • Partners
  • Research
  • Working at
Rondom app
Working together
Rondom – Het leven loopt lekkerder
Working together
Rondom – Het leven loopt lekkerder

We’d be happy to help you further.

  • 088-1180570
  • info@rondomlopengroep.nl

Need help?

  • Complaints procedure
  • Collaborating on research
  • Taking part in research
  • Reuse of healthcare data

Contact

    Need help?

    • Complaints procedure
    • Collaborating on research
    • Taking part in research
    • Reuse of healthcare data

    Contact

      Services

      • Occupational therapy
      • Lifestyle and Dietetics
      • Podiatry and chiropody care
      • Psychology and social work
      • Physiotherapy
      • Rondom in Business
      • Rondom Shoes

      Discover Rondom

      • Healthy living and participation
      • Activities
      • Rondom app
      • Social impact
      • Research

      About Rondom

      • Current
      • Find a location near you

      Follow Rondom

      LinkedInInstagramFacebook

      Life runs more smoothly.

      General (payment) terms and conditionsPrivacy StatementCookie policy
      • Who am I?
      • What is my research about?
      • What have I found?
      • How can this be applied in practice?
      • Collaboration
      • Contact person

      Cooperation and division of responsibilities between the podiatrist and the podiatry assistant within diabetic foot care

      Student research
      Period:
      January 2026 – July 2026
      Research domain:
      From reactive care to proactive health
      Samudrika vd Eerden
      Who am I?

      My name is Samudrika van der Eerden and I graduated from the Podiatry programme at Fontys University of Applied Sciences. During my studies, I became interested in the development of new roles within podiatric care and the way in which healthcare professionals collaborate in this field. Driven by this interest, I explored the role of the podiatry assistant (PA) within diabetic foot care as part of my final-year project. I wanted to gain an understanding of how this role can contribute to the efficient organisation of care and the provision of effective support for patients.

      What is my research about?

      Within the field of diabetic foot care, I investigated how the role of the PA is currently fulfilled and what tasks and responsibilities this entails. In doing so, I looked at the experiences of patients, PAs and podiatrists, and at how they perceive their collaboration. Based on this, I investigated where opportunities lie to organise the collaboration and division of tasks between the podiatrist and the PA more efficiently. To this end, I used a literature review, questionnaires, focus groups and co-creation sessions, within the methodology of the Double Diamond model.

      What have I found?

      The study showed that the PA makes a valuable contribution to diabetic foot care, including by providing explanations, advice and practical support. Patients also experience social support, for example because the PA shows an interest in them and reassures them. At the same time, differences emerged in the way tasks and responsibilities are divided within the collaboration. Time pressure and a lack of clarity regarding the division of roles are key areas for attention in this regard.

      How can this be applied in practice?


      The results have been translated into practical solutions to support collaboration and the division of tasks between the podiatrist and the PA. One example of this is a pop-up notification in the EPD (electronic patient record) that alerts the podiatrist at a relevant moment to consider the possible involvement of the PA. In addition, a visual role chart and a digital care pathway can help to clarify tasks, responsibilities and collaboration. These tools can be integrated into existing work processes and thus contribute to a more efficient and appropriate deployment of the PA.

      Collaboration

      Student at: Fontys University of Applied Sciences – Podiatry programme
      Client Rondom: Wouter Meeuwis and Kim Wintraecken

      Contact person

      Wouter

      Design Engineer

      Wouter

      Wouter