Hinke van der Hoek
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Dr. Hinke van der Hoek is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of pediatric oncology, sleep medicine, and human-robot interaction. Her work focuses on developing innovative, technology-driven interventions to improve the quality of life for children with cancer, particularly addressing the critical yet often overlooked issue of sleep disturbances in this vulnerable population. Her landmark study, "Interactive Education on Sleep Hygiene with a Social Robot at a Pediatric Oncology Outpatient Clinic," demonstrated the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of using social robots to deliver sleep hygiene education to young cancer patients. This highly cited work (23 citations) has established a new paradigm for patient engagement, showing that interactive, robotic platforms can effectively address complex health behaviors in clinical settings. Dr. van der Hoek’s contributions are notable for bridging engineering, psychology, and oncology, offering a compassionate, child-friendly approach to supportive care. Her research not only highlights the profound impact of sleep on pediatric cancer outcomes but also paves the way for scalable, non-pharmacological interventions that empower patients and families.
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