People, Society, and Digitalisation
Research and innovation on digitalisation in welfare, mental healthcare, and social work
Our research group explores how digitalisation can strengthen well-being, care, and social work. We help social professionals and organisations to adopt a people-centred and well-considered approach in the use of digitalisation. We work on diverse themes, from online support services and digital inclusion to AI in well-being and mental healthcare.
The digital reality of well-being and mental healthcare is challenging
... but it does not have to be complicated.
Social professionals and organisations are facing major challenges: increasing digital expectations, diverse target groups, ethical considerations, new technologies such as AI, and the need to remain accessible and close to people.
People, society, and digitalisation can help you make conscious choices.
Underpinned by research, grounded in practice.
New
Quality framework for digital care, assistance and support
How can you safeguard quality, humanity, and inclusion in digital healthcare and support?
At the request of the Department of Healthcare, and in collaboration with Thomas More University of Applied Sciences, we developed a quality framework for the use of digital technology in care and support services for Steunpunt Welzijn, Gezondheid en Gezin.
The quality framework helps organisations to:
- make conscious choices in digital applications
- structurally embed quality and ethics
- sustainably develop digital care and support
Organisations can get started with:
- the quality framework
- a practical assessment tool for their quality policy
Real-life testimonials
How digital work makes a difference in well-being, mental healthcare, and social work
What really works? And why? Three real-life examples.
Violett
Medical and social support for sex workers
'WhatsApp is much easier and more accessible than contact by telephone or email. Especially for a vulnerable and multicultural target audience.'
Brug 9
WhatsApp & Messenger
Accessible tools within guidance for independent living
'WhatsApp and Messenger boost your support. Getting in touch, in-between follow up and sharing documents is easier.'
Huis van Alijn
Erfgoedapp
Making culture accessible for diverse target groups
'We want to reach as many people as possible, taking into account their desires and needs.'
Are you ready to take digital support in well-being, mental healthcare, and social work to the next level?
Would you like to collaborate, discuss a research idea, or learn more about our services?
Be inspired, expand your knowledge, or have a talk with us.