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Centre of Expertise Health Innovation

Research Group Technology for Health Care

A long, healthy life is what we are all hoping for. Thanks to advances in medical knowledge and a higher level of medical technology, the average life expectancy continues to rise. Yet all of these technological possibilities do not automatically lead to a better quality of life. Strong social cohesion is equally as important. Technology needs to serve the patient and promote interpersonal contact, whether this involves the use of care robots, 3D printing, domotics or other devices.

About the research group

The Technology for Health research group develops new technology for use in the medical and health care sectors

Medical Delta

Research and development activities are carried out in collaboration with partner institutions and companies from the Medical Delta region (Leiden-Delft-Rotterdam): TU Delft, LUMC, Erasmus MC, Sophia Revalidatie, Pieter van Foreest, Parnassia, Intespring, AdjuvoMotion, Robot Care Systems, RD Mobility, Totem Open Health, Westland Orthopedie, OIM, Ordina and numerous others.

Team

Liesbeth Geuze

Hani Al-Ers

Hans Glerum

Mark Leemhuis

dr. Bregje Thomassen

Programme Coordinator

Sara Panahkhahi

Meralda Slager

Rugène Leito

Yolanda Noordam

Hani Al-Ers

Hani Al-Ers is a researcher in the field of human-machine interactions. He completed his PhD at Delft University of Technology at the Interactive Intelligence group of the Faculty Computer Science (EEMCS). Philips Research in Eindhoven sponsored his project which was aimed at improving the user experience of Philips tv sets. He completed 2 post-docs at Delft University of Technology, during which he managed international consortia on topics such as an improved quality of life for the elderly. Currently he is conducting research in the field of health and education and he leads the Research Education activities at the Dutch Innovation Factory.

Publications Hani Al-Ers on Google Scholar

Hans Glerum

Contact:

j.glerum@hhs.nl

Mark Leemhuis

Contact:

m.leemhuis@hhs.nl

Programme Coordinator

dr. Bregje Thomassen

Contact:

+31 (0)6 – 39 07 79 38
b.j.w.thomassen@hhs.nl

Sara Panahkhahi

Contact:

s.panahkhahi@hhs.nl

Meralda Slager

Meralda Slager is education manager of the Nursing program. As a researcher she focuses on participatory health, the position of patients and the challenges and ethical dilemmas for health care organizations to create a participatory environment.

m.t.slager@hhs.nl

Rugène Leito

“As a chemical engineer, Rugene works as a lab-technician at the PFT (Process & Food Technology) program. Next to providing practical lab classes, he also focuses on curriculum development of the program, the guidance of research interns and the implementation of analytical lab equipment. In addition to the research group Technology for Health, he is also part of the research group Photonics and works on topics such as the application of FTIR/NIR techniques in the food industry.”

Yolanda Noordam

Management assistant. Contact: Faculteitsbureau TIS-D1.113

06-48072044
y.h.noordam@hhs.nl
Projects
Projects

Projects

3D printing of lightweight structures (ENLIGHTEN)

3D printing of lightweight structures (ENLIGHTEN)

3D printing provides so many possibilities for product design that it is a highly suitable method for creating customised products. It also makes it possible to print porous and therefore lightweight structures. This provides opportunities for various sectors. The Technology for Health research group is involved in the ENLIGHTEN project. Researchers, designers, machine builders and materials experts from companies and knowledge institutes are working together in this project to resolve the challenge of how to create unique, functional and high-quality lightweight products with 3D printing.
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Functioning as a family with a child with multiple disabilities

Functioning as a family with a child with multiple disabilities

The presence of a child with multiple complex disabilities has many consequences for family life. Many parents say it is difficult to find a balance between providing intensive care for the child and their desire to lead a ‘normal’ life as a family and as a person. Arranging for appropriate support and aids is often complicated and time-consuming. The Technology for Health research group studies what parents need in order to function well as a family.
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Smart Teddy taking care of senior citizens

Smart Teddy taking care of senior citizens

A smart teddy that keeps you company and watches over you can mean that the elderly can live at home longer and need less care. In view of the ageing population and the pressure on healthcare, these types of products are very interesting to use for elderly care. In the 'Smart Teddy' project, the Data Science and Technology for Healthcare research groups are developing and testing an interactive cuddly toy.
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Publications
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Publications

Article

Building an alternative conceptualization of participation: from shared decision-making to acting and work

The paper presents an alternative conceptualization of participation in order to offer legitimation and guidance for (new) scholars, policymakers and citizens, and to prepare them for the work that needs to be done to develop genuine participation practices that bring about positive change. Meralda Slager (research group Technology for Health, THUAS) is one of the authors.

Article

Biomimetic Approaches for the Design and Fabrication of Bone-to-Soft Tissue Interfaces

Bone-to-soft tissue interfaces are responsible for transferring loads between tissues with significantly dissimilar material properties. The examples of connective soft tissues are ligaments, tendons, and cartilages. Such natural tissue interfaces have unique microstructural properties and characteristics which avoid the abrupt transitions between two tissues and prevent formation of stress concentration at their connections. Here, we review some of the important characteristics of these natural interfaces.

Paper

Designing a face mask with a high level of filtration

The problem of single-use personal protective equipment (PPE) made from non-renewable resources polluting the environment encouraged the creation of a circular face mask. The main factors that influence the design of a face mask that protects the user from COVID-19 were investigated. According to the findings, these are filtration, fit-performance, and comfortability. Therefore, the two following goals were set for this project, to design a face mask (1) produced in the Netherlands using 50% local circular materials and 50% recyclable materials and (2) that perfectly fits men's and women's faces.

Article

“I Stood By and Watched”: An Autoethnography of Stakeholder Participation in a Living Lab

Article

Biomimetic Approaches for the Design and Fabrication of Bone-to-Soft Tissue Interfaces

Sara Panahkhahi (research group Technology for Health, THUAS) is one of the authors.

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