Olivier Blanson Henkemans

Within the I-JGZ programme, I and my team strive for advanced applications for different target groups. Think of a decision-support system for professionals, tailored advice for parents on healthy parenting and development, and even a robot buddy for children to increase well-being at school. We take a data-centric approach so that we can deploy innovations broadly and sustainably through existing systems such as digital records and apps, and make a substantial difference in healthcare.

Researching digital innovation for healthy youth

With our proven track record in instrument development and predictive modelling, we contribute to early detection of growth abnormalities. Our expertise in statistics and data science is invaluable here. In addition, we are experts in human-centred design (HCD), resulting in strong end-user involvement and a high probability of successful implementation. Our team masters a wide range of research methods, both quantitative and qualitative, such as creative sessions, interactive meetings with stakeholders, focus groups, literature and questionnaire surveys and experiments.

Value for the industry

In developing our innovations, the user's needs are always at the forefront. We are strongly connected to practice and have an extensive network of partners, both social and private, active in the field of youth health care and education. In collaboration, we conduct applied research that directly adds value to the sector.

Collaboration

Are you interested in contributing to the future of youth health and welfare? Let's work together on pioneering solutions that improve the lives of children everywhere. Get in touch with me today!

Projects

PPS I-JGZ: TNO, together with partners, is developing a future-proof data infrastructure for youth health care (JGZ). With this infrastructure, despite a fragmented ICT landscape, digital innovations can be widely deployed and contribute to the quality of care and empowerment of parents. Through cooperation with companies and the field, several digital innovations have been successfully applied in the JGZ. These contribute to flexibility and autonomy in care and increase parents' own direction.

ePartners4All: Work is underway on a combined care solution with a robot buddy that promotes the well-being of primary school children. Teachers, parents and children together set goals for the child's development. The child works with the robot on tasks that contribute to these goals. The ePartners4All platform supports monitoring and appropriate support to improve the child's well-being and school performance.

SmartGlass in the JGZ: TNO is investigating the use of SmartGlass in the JGZ with five JGZ organisations in the south of the Netherlands. Due to the changing role and limited availability of junior doctors, there is a need for support for more flexibility and maintaining quality. It is currently being investigated how SmartGlass can help with flexibility, communication, efficiency and satisfaction.

C-4PO: Work is underway on a system that helps professionals in decision-making in a child's first thousand days. Using data from various sources, predictive models have been developed for preterm birth, growth and development. These models will be provided through a system to help professionals and (future) parents determine possible health risks and take preventive measures to contribute to the child's healthy development.

Publications

• Blanson Henkemans, O.A, Bierman, B.P.B, Janssen, J., Neerincx, M.A, Looije, R., van der Bosch, H., van der Giessen, J.A.M. Using a robot to personalise health education for children with diabetes type 1: A pilot study, Patient education and counseling, 92, 2, 174-181, 2013
• Kranenborg, K., Blanson Henkemans, O.A., Hermans, J., Leeuwen, M. van. Inclusief ontwerp voor gezonde jeugd: innovatief onderzoeksinstrument voor ouders met lage gezondheidsvaardigheden, Tijdschrift voor Human Factors, jaargang 44 nr. 2 - juli 2019 (in Dutch)
• Neerincx, M.A, Van Vught, W., Blanson Henkemans, O., Oleari, E., Broekens, J., Peters, R., Kaptein, F., Demiris, Y., Kiefer, B., Fumagalli, D. Socio-cognitive engineering of a robotic partner for child's diabetes self-management, Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 6, 118, 2019
• Blanson Henkemans, O.A., Starmans, D., Peute, L., Jansen, J., Wellner, M., Bezem, J., Vlasblom, E., Schönbeck, Y. Ouderempowerment: advies op maat met slimme richtlijnmodule via ouderapps in de jeugdgezondheidszorg, Tijdschrift voor Human Factors, jaargang 46, nr. 5, 2021 (in Dutch)
• Blanson Henkemans, O.A., Werges, H., Peute, L., Bezem, J., Vlasblom, E., Vrijmoeth, M. eHealth voor uniforme en passende jeugdgezondheidszorg: beslissingsondersteuning met slimme richtlijnmodule via digitale dossiers, Tijdschrift voor Human Factors, jaargang 46, nr. 5, 2021 (in Dutch)