Marloes van Gorp
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About
Marloes van Gorp is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of pediatric oncology and human-robot interaction. Her work centers on developing and evaluating social robot interventions to improve the quality of life for children with cancer, with a particular focus on addressing sleep hygiene and psychosocial support. In her most cited study, "Interactive Education on Sleep Hygiene with a Social Robot at a Pediatric Oncology Outpatient Clinic" (2022, 23 citations), she demonstrated the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of using social robots to deliver sleep education, directly tackling the pervasive sleep problems that negatively impact physical and psychological health in this vulnerable population. Van Gorp also investigates the critical implementation context, as seen in her work on healthcare providers' opinions of social robots in pediatric oncology. By bridging robotics, clinical psychology, and pediatric care, she is shaping a novel, compassionate approach to supportive care. Her research not only highlights the potential of technology to enhance patient education and well-being but also provides essential insights into the real-world acceptance and integration of these tools in hospital settings.
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- 2Social robots in pediatric oncology: opinions of health care providers2 citations · 2022