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

Position

Chief Scientist of the department of Training Innovations, Research Institute TNO Defence, Security and Safety.

Experience

I am a psychologist and senior coordinator of research area ‘Training Innovations’ at TNO. The research group is dedicated to the development and testing of training solutions for 24/7 professionals. These learning solutions imply both innovative learning technology and didactics for adult learning.

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 psychology 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: MA, Department of Developmental Psychology), Utrecht University
1991-1994 Utrecht University (dept. Developmental Psychology)
1994-1999 Leiden University (dept. Pediatrics)
1999: Ph.D., Department of Pediatrics, Leiden University
1999-2002 Utrecht University (dep. Health Psychology)
2002-2004 Netherlands Institute of Health Services Research (NIVEL)
2004-present: TNO Defence, Security and Safety, Department of Training and Instruction.

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

Development and testing of learning solutions for professionals working in 24/7 organizations;
Ubiquitous learning (didactics and learning technology);
On-the job learning;
Continuous learning and self-directed learning;
Adventure based learning;
Rapid development of learning solutions;
Knowledge management and implementation research;
Medical psychology: health related quality of life;
Health psychology: adherence to medical recommendations, patient's health beliefs and provider-patient communication;
Questionnaire development and validation;

Keywords

Ubiquitous learning, Self-directed learning, E-learning, E-health, 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.