Jeanine A.M. van der Giessen
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Jeanine A.M. van der Giessen is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of pediatric healthcare and human-robot interaction. Her work focuses on developing and evaluating socially assistive robots to improve health education and self-management for children with chronic conditions, particularly Type 1 diabetes. In her landmark pilot study, van der Giessen demonstrated that a robot could effectively personalize health education for children with diabetes, achieving 126 citations and establishing a foundational approach for using embodied agents in pediatric care. This work has been instrumental in showing how robots can engage young patients in learning about their condition, fostering better adherence to treatment regimens. Her contributions have shaped the field of child-robot interaction, emphasizing the importance of tailoring technology to children's emotional and cognitive needs. Beyond this seminal study, van der Giessen has explored how robots can support behavioral change and reduce anxiety in clinical settings. Her research continues to influence the design of interactive health interventions, making her a key figure in the growing movement toward empathetic, technology-driven pediatric care.
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