Technology, Health and Care
The Technology, Health and Care Research Group contributes to a fit for future health care and social work where people and technology go hand in hand.
We examine when and how (new) technology meets demand and matches technological competencies of professionals and clients. We translate these insights into tools and guidelines for practice and education.
Areas of expertise
Implementing and adoption of technology in healthcare and social work
When is technology a benefit and not a hindrance? How can you best integrate technology into work processes?
Bridging the gap between technical partners, clients and professionals
We work with end users (clients and professionals) to translate their wishes and needs into product requirements.
Links with higher professional education and vocational education
We work on projects in close collaboration with higher professional and vocational education students, and play a key role in the further development of affiliated study programmes.
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Marjolein den Ouden
Our focus
The Technology, Health and Care Research Group strives to achieve an optimal match between people and technology in health care and well-being through applied research and education.
Human-centred Technology Design
The key to developing successful technology is to view the world from the perspective of the person who will use that technology.
Acceptance and implementation of technology
The use of technology in healthcare has enormous potential, however success is not guaranteed, even with the best technology.
Human & Tech-Minded Professional
Healthcare and social work professionals are increasingly confronted with technology that requires specific knowledge and skills.
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How can we work together?
The Technology, Health & Care Research Group works with end users (citizens, clients, patients and professionals), partners in the field of health and social care, students, lecturers, companies and other knowledge institutions to develop and implement research and products for the professional field, education and science.
We work with amongst others health care and social work organisations, companies, local authorities, students and citizens. We develop and implement joint projects. Want to start a research project with us? Get in touch and we can explore goals, research ideas, and funding opportunities together.
Exchanging and sharing knowledge is important to us. Does your organisation or company’s interests coincide with one of our research areas? We want to collaborate and share our knowledge at meetings, workshops, events or within a network.
Together with our partners, we ensure the development, evaluation and implementation of research, products and services for professional practice, education and science. We will be happy to discuss potential opportunities for collaboration.
Find out about our current collaborations.
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Our partners
Our researchers
dr. Marloes Postel
Associate Professor of Technology, Health & Care
06 - 1244 3608 [email protected] LinkedIn
Charlotte van der Helm
Communication co-operator/project support
06 - 1074 6042 [email protected] LinkedIn
dr. Niek Zuidhof
Associate professor of Humans, Work & Technology
06 - 8238 1157 [email protected] LinkedIn
Collaboration between education, research group and the professional field
Bachelor’s and master's students from the School of Social Work and the School of Health participate in our research. We also supervise interdisciplinary student groups from the Smart Solutions Semester. We also have close educational collaborations through the XR hub and we work closely with educational institutions such as: ROC van Twente, Graafschap College and Deltion.
Related programmes
The research group is involved in the following programmes: