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Stans Drossaert studied Health Promotion at Maastricht University where he obtained his PhD with the thesis on ‘Psychosocial aspects of breast cancer screening’ in 2002. His research interests focus on patient empowerment and the role of technology in healthcare, emphasizing how digital tools can assist patients and caregivers in managing their health. He explores areas such as shared decision-making, patient portals, electronic monitoring, and health literacy. Drossaert is experienced in both quantitative and qualitative mixed-method research and coordinates the Master's specialization in Health Psychology & Technology, teaching courses at both bachelor and master's levels. He supervises several PhD projects across various themes, including the development of positive psychological interventions for parents of children with neurodevelopmental disorders and gamified education to improve patient knowledge on MASLD. Drossaert actively contributes to research ensuring that technology aids in the improved management of health conditions, ultimately aiming for better health outcomes for patients including those with mental health issues.
Includes specializations in Financial Engineering & Management, Healthcare Technology & Management, and Production & Logistics Management.