About

How do we make sure that children in a wheelchair can play sports? What do elderly people need to live independently? How can we help people recover faster after a medical treatment?

The Health Innovation Centre of Expertise is researching these and other complex issues around the themes of 'Prevention through nutrition and exercise', ā€˜Inclusive exercise and sportā€™ and ā€˜Long-term care, housing and welfareā€™.

Social and technological aspectsĀ 

With over 80 staff members, the Centre of Expertise contributes to a vital and sustainable life for everyone, in the broadest definition of the word. In the nine participating research groups, professors, (lecturer) researchers and students work together with professionals, companies and end users. Using these various perspectives (social, design, engineering), our research is mainly focussed on the use of socio-technological innovations. Socio-technological because we believe that technology is never isolated from the social aspect.

To initiate change, you need to take into account the person behind the issue. E-health or healthcare technology is here to stay, creating new opportunities. However, technological capabilities don't automatically result in a better quality of life. Social contacts and participation in society also play an important role here. We include all these perspectives in our approach of complex health and inclusion issues, making the best use of our knowledge and expertise.Ā 

Practice-orientedĀ 

A practical focus is always part of our research. We work together with residents, students, local (sports) organisations and businesses to find solutions to real questions and provide advice or offer solutions can be directly put into practice. By implementing the knowledge and expertise acquired in education, we train the real professionals of the future. We sometimes do this in so-called living labs. These are places at companies or in neighbourhoods where we can fully release the creative energy of researchers, students and stakeholders in an informal setting. We distinguish ourselves by listening carefully, always testing our findings against real life and actually implementing the solutions found.Ā 

Projects

We Lead Volleybal Together

Despite the high participation rates of girls in volleyball, women are underrepresented in decision-making roles such as administrators, coaches, and referees.
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Assistive technology for longer independent living (AW Technology for Home)

Assistive devices are of great importance in supporting and improving the users' independence, quality of life and participation in society.
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News

4 December 2023

Lecturer THUAS appointed as Medical Delta Lecturer

Research

Many children do not meet the physical activity guidelines and make unhealthy food choices. Sanne de Vries, PhDā€¦
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26 October 2023

Data Innovation Hub: Participation in the 4th ASEF Higher Education Innovation Laboratory

Research

This yearā€™s focus is onĀ Universitiesā€™Ā Role in Advancing Teaching Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skills andā€¦
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11 February 2023

Lecturer Yvonne van Zaalen encourages a change in thinking about healthcare during inaugural lecture

Research

Inspired, resolute and quirky. That is typical of Yvonne van Zaalen, lecturer in Relational Care. And her inauguralā€¦
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Team

Sanne de Vries

dr. Sanne de Vries

Director Centre of Expertise Health Innovation

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dr. Sanne de Vries

Director Centre of Expertise Health Innovation

Her primary focus is on the role of the physical environment in movement behaviour, physical education and ā€˜nudgingā€™, as well as the assessment of physical activity in young people.

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Monique Berger

dr. Monique Berger

Professor Assistive Technology for Mobility and Sports

dr. Monique Berger

Professor Assistive Technology for Mobility and Sports

Monique Berger graduated from VU Amsterdam with a degree in Human Kinetic Sciences. From 1993, Monique has held various positions within the Human Kinetic Technology degree programme.

Koen Breedveld

dr. Koen Breedveld

Professor Impact of Sport

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Joke Korevaar

dr. Ir. Joke Korevaar

Professor Oncological Care

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Jorit Meesters

dr. Jorit Meesters

Professor Rehabilitation and Technology

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dr. Jorit Meesters

Professor Rehabilitation and Technology

Innovate rehabilitation care to enable patients to receive the best possible care, with the right use of e-health and care technology. That is the ambition of Jorit Meesters.

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dr. Lampros Stergioulas

dr. Lampros Stergioulas

Professor Data Science

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dr. Lampros Stergioulas

Professor Data Science

Lampros Stergioulas is affiliated to The Hague University of Applied Sciences as a professor of Data Science and AI. 

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Luc de Witte

dr. Luc de Witte

Professor Technology for Health Care

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dr. Luc de Witte

Professor Technology for Health Care

Luc de Witte is a professor of Technology for Healthcare at The Hague University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands. 

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Yvonne van Zaalen

dr. Yvonne van Zaalen

Professor Relational Care

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dr. Yvonne van Zaalen

Professor Relational Care

She has extensive experience in national and international research on multidisciplinary and interprofessional collaborations in healthcare. 

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Roos van der Vaart

dr. Roos van der Vaart

Senior researcher

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dr. Roos van der Vaart

Senior researcher

Roos is a senior researcher on our theme: Longer Independent and Healthy. Behavior change, digital care and health skills play an important role in her research.

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Elise Peters

Elise Peters

Programme manager

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Elise Peters

Programme manager

Elise is responsible for the progress and support of the centre of expertise.

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Portretfoto Marjolein de Vries

Marjolein de Vries

Management Assistant

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Marita Vaes

Marita Vaes

Communication Advisor

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Marita Vaes

Communication Advisor

Marita is responsible for the internal and external positioning of the centre of expertise.

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Marieke Wissink

dr. Marieke Wissink

Researcher

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dr. Marieke Wissink

Researcher

Marieke conducts research at the intersection of healthcare and welfare, with special attention to mental health care and cultural diversity. She also works at the Perspektief foundation.

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Jessica Audhoe

Jessica Audhoe

Management Assistant

Jessica Audhoe

Management Assistant

Jessica is responsible for the ins and outs of the Centre of Expertise, as well as for Lectorate Impact of Sport.

 

Publications

Article

Differences in motor competence, enjoyment and weight status of young children (4-6 years)

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Article

The Participant Journey Map: Understanding the Design of Interactive Augmented Play Spaces

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Article

Agreement Between the KTK3+ Test and the Athletic Skills Track for Classifying the Fundamental Movement Skills Proficiency of 6- to 12-Year-Old Children

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