Research group Technology Use in Health and Social Care
Lines of research within the research group
We study how technology can support people with (early-stage) dementia in their daily functioning, self-reliance, and participation, at home as well as in the workplace. Our focus is on technology in health and social care that aligns with the needs, skills, and living environments of citizens.
We pay particular attention to relieving and supporting informal caregivers. In addition, we examine how interdisciplinary collaboration between healthcare, social, and technical domains contributes to the successful use of technology in people’s everyday lives.
We investigate how nurses and eye care professionals can effectively use technology in their work. In doing so, we explore how technology influences their daily practice, professional identity, skills, and perceptions of their roles.
We also develop tailored implementation strategies that support the sustainable use of technology, for example in data-informed care, AI applications, and educational innovations such as game-based learning. In this way, we strengthen the skills, employability, and job satisfaction of healthcare professionals.
Healthcare Innovation Ecosystem
ProjectThe healthcare sector faces obstacles that slow down the market introduction and acceptance of innovations.
ResponScale
ProjectThe ResponScale project focuses on the responsible scaling of innovations developed with and for the Dutch mental healthcare sector (GGZ)
Sleeping well better rehabilitation
ProjectSleeping problems are common among people admitted to geriatric rehabilitation.
Publications
- Association between dry mouth and dry eyes: a systematic literature review of clinical evidence
- Essential competencies of nurses working with AI-driven lifestyle monitoring in long-term care A modified Delphi study
- Exploring the Indoor Environmental Quality on sleep quality when suffering from dementia
Education
Researchers from the group are actively involved in teaching within the bachelor’s degree programmes in Nursing, Optometry, and Healthcare Management. Students and lecturers participate in research projects, ensuring that up-to-date knowledge, technology use, and implementation skills are embedded in education.
“Technology opens up many possibilities in the healthcare sector”
Prof. Helianthe Kort Former professor of Technology Use in Health and Social Care
Collaboration
We collaborate with a broad network of knowledge institutions, healthcare and social organisations, companies, and national and international consortia. Together with these partners, we advance the use of technology in health and social care and build sustainable collaborations.
