Personalizing the use of technology in forensic care: Assist in ongoing research
Type of research: qualitative empirical
Description:
This thesis takes place in collaboration with Transfore, a mental healthcare organization focused on forensic care. We are researching how we can personalize the use of technology in forensic treatments: what works for which patient?
Technologies such as wearables, VR, and mobile apps offer opportunities to improve the outpatient treatment of forensic psychiatric patients. However, not every technology works equally well for every patient. For example, wearables are often less suitable for patients with limited insight into their problems, textual online modules are not well applicable for patients with low-literacy, and treatment motivation seems to play a major role in the use of mobile apps. The aim of our project is to gain more insight into the factors that determine which types of technological interventions fit with individual patients (personalization factors). With this knowledge, we will eventually co-design a shared-decision making tool that a patient and professional can use to choose the most suitable technology together.
You will be part of an ongoing research project and support in preparing and conducting semi-structured interviews. In addition, you may contribute to developing an overview of relevant technologies and personalization factors, building on the results of a currently ongoing literature review. The interviews will be conducted with members of the Transfore team, professionals, patients and experts by experience, as well as researchers in the field. They will focus on identifying personalization factors for different types of technologies, informed by the technology overview and by personas representing forensic patients. Within this process, you will be involved in preparing and conducting (some of) the interviews and in developing and refining the personas.
Who are we looking for?
Preferably a Dutch-speaking student for ease of communication with stakeholders, but English also possible.
What do we offer?
We offer you a pleasant working environment at Transfore in Deventer in an enthusiastic team, and the possibility to actively take part in research activities.