E.A.G. Hietbrink MSc (Eclaire)

PhD Candidate
EEMCS-EE-BSS
Horst - Zuidhorst
e.a.g.hietbrink@utwente.nl
+31534895398
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Since 2020 I am a PhD candidate in the research group "Biomedical Signals and Systems". I have a background in Health Sciences and have an affinity with healthcare. During my PhD research I focus on the intersection of eHealth, lifestyle, and type 2 diabetes. The aim is to guide people with type 2 diabetes to a healthier lifestyle by means of eHealth innovations used in regular care, so that they experience less disease burden.

Expertise

  • Nursing and Health Professions

    • Non Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
    • Diabetes Mellitus
    • Telehealth

  • Medicine and Dentistry

    • Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
    • Lifestyle
    • Physical Activity

  • Psychology

    • Diabetes
    • Health Literacy

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A healthy lifestyle, such as sufficient physical activity and a healthy diet, ensures that a considerable proportion of people with type 2 diabetes have better glucose levels and can often use fewer medicines. eHealth is a tool that can support a healthy lifestyle. During my PhD research I focus on developing and evaluating highly tailored eHealth innovations that are embedded in regular care (i.e., blended care). The aim is to give people with type 2 diabetes more insight into their lifestyle and glucose levels and to guide them towards a healthier lifestyle. The insights into lifestyle and glucose levels are also made transparent for healthcare providers, so that they can offer more personal advice to their patients.

Publications

2023

A Digital Coach (E-Supporter 1.0) to Support Physical Activity and a Healthy Diet in People With Type 2 Diabetes: Acceptability and Limited Efficacy Testing (2023)JMIR Formative Research, 7. Article e45294. Hietbrink, E. A. G., Oude Nijeweme-d’Hollosy, W., Middelweerd, A., Konijnendijk, A. A. J., Schrijver, L. K., ten Voorde, A. S., Fokkema, E. M. S., Laverman, G. D. & Vollenbroek-Hutten, M. M. R.https://doi.org/10.2196/45294Exploring the Needs of People with Low Health Literacy for Lifestyle Counselling: A Qualitative Study (2023)[Contribution to conference › Abstract] 22nd International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Annual Meeting 2023. Hietbrink, E. A. G., Meulman, M., Logtenberg, A., Schemkes, L., Hijink, M., Welmers, P., Droppers, E., Brands, D., Koster, A. & Middelweerd, A.Participatory Design of Lifestyle Coaching for People with Low Health Literacy and Type 2 Diabetes (2023)[Contribution to conference › Abstract] 12th Supporting Health by Technology Conference 2023. Hietbrink, E. A. G., Meulman, M., Logtenberg, A., Schemkes, L., Hijink, M., Welmers, P., Droppers, E., Brands, D., Koster, A. & Middelweerd, A.A Digital Lifestyle Coach (E-Supporter 1.0) to Support People With Type 2 Diabetes: Participatory Development Study (2023)JMIR human factors, 10. Article e40017. Hietbrink, E. A. G., Middelweerd, A., Empelen, P. v., Preuhs, K., Konijnendijk, A. A. J., Nijeweme-d’Hollosy, W. O., Schrijver, L. K., Laverman, G. D. & Vollenbroek-Hutten, M. M. R.https://doi.org/10.2196/40017

2022

A Digital Coach (E-Supporter 1.0) to Support Physical Activity and a Healthy Diet in People With Type 2 Diabetes: Acceptability and Limited Efficacy Testing (2022)[Working paper › Preprint]. JMIR Publications. Hietbrink, E. A. G., Nijeweme-d’Hollosy, W. O., Middelweerd, A., Konijnendijk, A. A. J., Schrijver, L. K., ten Voorde, A. S., Fokkema, E. M. S., Laverman, G. D. & Vollenbroek-Hutten, M. M. R.https://doi.org/10.2196/preprints.45294Blended lifestyle coaching voor mensen met diabetes type 2 in de tweede lijn: Haalbaarheidsstudie naar CooL+Diameter (2022)[Contribution to conference › Abstract] ZGT Wetenschapsdag 2022. Gotink, C., Hietbrink, E. A. G., Konijnendijk, A., Middelweerd, A. & Laverman, G. D.Implementation of the Diameter App in Primary Diabetes Care: Perspectives of Patients and Healthcare Professionals (2022)[Contribution to conference › Abstract] Supporting Health by Technology 2022. Hietbrink, E., Konijnendijk, A., van 't Hul, E., Middelweerd, A., Vollenbroek-Hutten, M. & Laverman, G.Een device voor leefstijlcoaching voor mensen met beperkte gezondheidsvaardigheden: Design en ervaringen (2022)[Contribution to conference › Abstract] ZGT Wetenschapsdag 2022. Barneveld, N., Hietbrink, E. A. G., Middelweerd, A., Beinema, T., Tabak, M. & Laverman, G. D.

2021

A Pilot Study on the Diameter app: Lifestyle Support for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients (2021)[Contribution to conference › Abstract] 10th Supporting Health by Technology 2021. Hietbrink, E. A. G., den Braber, N., Middelweerd, A., Konijnendijk, A., Vollenbroek-Hutten, M. M. R. & Laverman, G. D.Development and Qualitative Evaluation of the E-Supporter: A Text-Based Intervention to Support Physical Activity and Healthy Nutrition in People with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (2021)[Contribution to conference › Abstract] ISBNPA XChange Initiative 2021. Hietbrink, E. A. G., Middelweerd, A. & Vollenbroek-Hutten, M. M. R.

Research profiles

In addition to my PhD research, I supervise bachelor and master students with their graduation research, including those from the Health Sciences and Creative Technology studies.

Affiliated study programs

Current projects

E-Manager Chronic Diseases

Chronic conditions have a major influence on the quality of life and healthcare costs. More than ever it is more important that good self-management solutions are available. That is why the Center for Care Technology Research focuses on the development, implementation and evaluation of the E-manager Chronic Diseases. The E-manager will consist of a "disease burden meter" and an online coaching module (e-supporter). The "disease burden meter" maps the burden of disease of the patient on the basis of a questionnaire that the patient completes before the consultation and on the basis of medical information. The burden of disease is then clearly presented in the various domains, making it easier for the patient and healthcare provider to draw up treatment goals and a treatment plan. The e-supporter will support the patient at home with self-management. The application is being developed in this project and will include several pre-existing online coaching programs supplemented with innovative solutions to provide personalized guidance.

Diameter

The Diameter project is developing a mobile app for people with type 2 diabetes. The purpose of the Diameter is to support people in developing a healthy lifestyle to improve glucose regulation. This is done through monitoring of physical activity (Fitbit), nutrition and glucose levels (Freestyle Libre sensor) and personalized lifestyle coaching.

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University of Twente

Horst - Zuidhorst (building no. 28)
De Horst 2
7522 LW Enschede
Netherlands

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