eHealth and Movement Behavior
About research line
Within the eHealth and Movement Behavior research line, associate professor Daniël Bossen focuses on successful (online) strategies to coach and support healthy movement in people with limited physical ability due to illness. He develops, evaluates and applies knowledge based on practical questions from movement professionals, such as exercise, occupational and physiotherapists, and dietitians.
Why eHealth?
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Online monitoring enables personalised support.
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Because it’s available 24/7, it can extend and intensify treatments.
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Interactive tools and behaviour change techniques help boost motivation to move.
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It supports the Health & Care Knowledge and Innovation Agenda, which aims to deliver 50% more care in people’s own environments by 2030.
Goals
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Develop and evaluate eHealth interventions for healthy movement (using both quantitative and qualitative methods).
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Support professionals in using eHealth to encourage more physical activity.
Working together across professions
Working across professional boundaries is a key part of this research line. The associate professor collaborates closely with other research groups, including Nutrition and Exercise, Innovation of Movement Care (HU), Occupational Therapy – Participation and Environment, Digital Life, and Interdisciplinary Care for Chronic Joint Conditions. Students from allied health programmes learn how to use technology and movement strategies in the home situations of their clients.