Design Thinking (DT) is a user-centered approach that supports both the development and implementation of healthcare technology. In two 2020 projects, healthcare professionals and patients used DT-tools to implement telemonitoring in hospitals and Virtual Reality (VR) in rehabilitation. DT fostered collaboration, …

Medical equipment for measuring vital parameters in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) is becoming more advanced, leading to an overwhelming number of alarms, of which only 20% are clinically relevant. This contributes to alarm fatigue among nurses, posing risks to patient safety and increasing burnout …

This project introduces a personalized and adaptive music player designed for people with mild to moderate dementia living at home. Research shows music can improve quality of life for people with dementia (PwD), but many struggle to access it due to cognitive decline and loss of initiative. The team …

Acquired brain injury (ABI) is a leading cause of disability in adults worldwide, resulting in physical and cognitive challenges. Rehabilitation is often prescribed depending on the symptoms and severity of the injury. Technologies like robotics, wearables, and extended reality (XR) have been explored …

Abstract of presentation given at supporting health by tech conference. Focuses on needs and experiences of teachers and students regarding education targetting the recognition and support of patients with low digital heath literacy by nurses and nursing students.

Background: Hospital stays after colorectal surgery are increasingly being reduced by enhanced recovery and early discharge protocols. As a result, postoperative complications may frequently manifest after discharge in the home setting, potentially leading to emergency room presentations and readmissions. …

Background: Continuous monitoring of vital signs (CMVS) using wearable wireless sensors is increasingly available to patients in general wards and can improve outcomes and reduce nurse workload. To assess the potential impact of such systems, successful implementation is important. We developed a CMVS …

Hoe kan in ons land innoveren, werken en leren beter worden verknoopt ten dienste van de grote maatschappelijke opgaven waar we voor staan? NWO, Regieorgaan SIA en Topsectoren hebben het initiatief genomen om meer (praktijkgericht) onderzoek te doen naar zogenoemde Learning communities en de kennis hierover …

Het doel van de Master Ontwerpen van Eigentijds Leren (MOVEL) is om studenten op te leiden tot innovatieve professionals die in de onderwijspraktijk (in alle sectoren) het verschil kunnen maken door het toepassen van eigentijds onderwijs met inzet van ict en het stimuleren van innovaties binnen de …

Dit artikel gaat in op de opbrengsten uit het onderzoek Goede Voorbeelden van Verpleegkundige Zorg - Hartzorg op afstand. Hierin is een best practice beschreven over het gebruik van telemonitoring op de hartfalenpolikliniek in Isala. De telemonitoring maakt het mogelijk op afstand patiënten met hartfalen …