Research group Technology for healthcare innovations
The number of elderly people who require care is growing faster than the availability of care providers. In addition, many elderly and chronically ill people prefer to live at home for as long as possible. The research group is studying the various possibilities of solving these problems through the aid of technology.
Lines of research within the research group
Sleeping well better rehabilitation
Sleeping well is crucial for a successful rehabilitation.
Publications
- Enabling nurses’ engagement in the design of healthcare technology Core competencies and requirements: A qualitative study
- Games to support teaching clinical reasoning in health professions education: a scoping review
- Health Care Workers’ Expectations of the Mercury Advance SMARTcare Solution to Prevent Pressure Injuries Individual and Focus Group Interview Study
Education
The knowledge and results of our research and work is shared with students, lecturers and other researchers. In addition, we integrate this knowledge in the lectures we provide for bachelor and master students, as well as for the minor Technology and Healthcare and the annual Summer Course in Health and Engineering.
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Collaboration
We work together with other knowledge institutions, policy makers, and with professional practice. We share our knowledge and work with healthcare institutions, with the technology sector (such as product designers) and with the installation industry.
