Research CV of Nicolet C.M. Theunissen, PhD.

Position

As a senior research scientist I'm resposible for the scientific quality and output the research group 'Training Innovations' (about 25 researchers), at TNO. The research group is dedicated to the development and testing of learning solutions for 24/7 professionals. These learning solutions imply both innovative learning technology and didactics for adult learning.

Experience

I am a psychologist and currently chief scientist of research area ‘Training Innovations’ at TNO. Formerly, I worked as a lecturer and researcher at Utrecht University, Leiden University and at the Netherlands Institute of Health Services Research (NIVEL).
I conducted research on health education themes like quality of life, adherence to medical recommendations, patient's health beliefs, training of physicians to improve provider-patient communication and knowledge management.

Academic History

1990: MSc, Department of Developmental Psychology), Utrecht University: Master student
1991-1994 Utrecht University (dept. Developmental Psychology): Lecturer and researcher
1994-1999 Leiden University (dept. Pediatrics): Lecturer and researcher
1999: Ph.D., Department of Pediatrics, Leiden University: PH student
1999-2002 Utrecht University (dep. Health Psychology): Postdoc researcher and lecturer
2002-2004 Netherlands Institute of Health Services Research (NIVEL) Researcher
2004-present: TNO Department of Training and Performance Innovations: Senior Researcher

Affiliations

Member of the International Society of the Learning Sciences
Member of the World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine
Guest editor Patient Education and Counseling for a special issue in 2004

Research interests

learning for the unknown
ubiquitous learning (didactics and learning technology)
self-directed learning
on-the-job learning and adventure based learning
implementation by knowledge management
instructional design
continuous learning and life long learning
educating and counseling children about physical health
training doctor-patient communication
patient's health beliefs
adherence to medical recommendations
health related quality of life in children
health education
measuring quality of life
questionnaire development and validation

Keywords

Ubiquitous learning, Self-directed learning, self-evaluation, Web-based training, Professional learning strategies, Learning and technology, Professional Competence, Health psychology, Quality of life, Patient-provider communication, Adherence to medical recommendations, Web-based knowledge sharing, Knowledge management, Implementation of scientific knowledge into (health care) practice.