Research

The research program of the IBR Center for eHealth Research and Disease Management at the University of Twente focuses on research related to the use of interactive eHealth applications aimed at the improvement of care for patients, promotion of public health and organization of care. We study the use of interactive technology to support disease management and to promote management of self-care by patients.

Aim of our research is to develop and evaluate innovative eHealth applications.

Currently, the following research projects are carried out:

Patient care▪ 
Ambient intelligence to support patients with dementia
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An Interactive Health Community for patients with Rheumatic diseases. (Portal Online Omgaan met Reuma in Twente (POORT))
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Development and implementation of a virtual coach for patients with chronic complaints
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DIADERMA - EARLY DIAGNOSTICS OF SKIN WOUND
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Digital triage for self-limited diseases in primary care
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Disease Related Internet Use of Adolescents with Juvenile Arthritis
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e-Consultation for mental complaints
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E-Health in Dutch Physiotherapy
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Evaluation of the question-and-answer system for e-consultation
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Experiences and expectations of care-requesters with e-consultation in Primary Care
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Telemonitoring and e-consultation in Primary Care
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The meaning of online support groups for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and breast cancer

Organization of care▪ 
Design and evaluation of a web-based tool for infectious diseases management
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e-Consultation in Primary Care
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Eursafety Health-net Platform
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Expectations and experiences of GPs with e-Consultation
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Web-based communication to support integrated care for patients with Cerebral Palsy

Promotion of public health

▪ Internet to support health care for youth

▪ National health and care portal kiesBeter.nl

▪ Prepared in Time: Evaluation of an e-learning programme for the prevention of alcohol and tobacco use, for primary school children.

▪ Telemonitoring and e-consultation in Primary Care

Bachelor’s and Master’s thesis

▪ Available Assignments