HTSR research

Where technology meets healthcare

The Department of Health Technology and Services Research (HTSR) at the University of Twente investigates the impact of new health technologies to optimize healthcare from the perspective of patients/clients and the health system. 

Research Tracks

Health Services Research “We investigate the effect of an innovation (including technology and processes) on clinical and health outcomes, quality and safety of healthcare, delivery of health services, and the associated healthcare costs”

Health Preference Research “We investigate patient, and other stakeholders preferences for the outcome and delivery of health care, and develop innovative methods to do so”

Technology Assessment for Health Systems Engineering “We assess and optimize the impact of health care innovations, during and after development, on health outcomes and on the healthcare system”