UTTechMedPERSONA projectSymposium October 22 2024

Symposium

symposium: Patient empowerment with digital technology  

Working together on patient empowerment in oncology 

On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, the University of Twente (UT) and Ziekenhuisgroep Twente (ZGT) welcome you for an interactive afternoon full of inspiration and knowledge sharing.

When someone is diagnosed with cancer, a challenging and emotional period begins. Being well informed is essential to get through this well. To empower people both during and after treatment, digital technology can help.

  • Date: 22 October 2024
  • Time: 13.00 - 17.00 (walk-in: 12.45)
  • Location: TechMed Centre , University of Twente - Drienerlolaan 5, Enschede. 
  • Room: Auditorium TL 1133
  • Language: Dutch

The programme

On this afternoon, Dr. Siemerink will give an insight into the need and possibilities within oncology for personalising and increasing self-direction in practice through technology. Next, Lianne Tolboom, MSc, will present the results of the PERSONA project on tailoring online information. During an interactive network market, various initiatives and parties will participate in the field of digital technology from Twente and beyond. Finally, a broad panel session will reflect on what direction we need to take for good collaboration on patient empowerment in oncology with digital technology.

13.00-13.15 hrs – Welcome Dr. Annemieke Witteveen (UT)
13.15-13.45 hrs – Presentation Dr. Ester Siemerink (ZGT)
13.45-14.15 hrs – Interactive Network Market (a.o. Evidencio, eCMC)
14:15-15:00 hrs – Presentation Lianne Tolboom (UT)
15.00-15.30 hrs – Panel session PERSONA consortium partners (a.o. ZGT, BVN, kanker.nl)
15.30-16.30 hrs - Drinks and continuation of interactive networking market

Registration

Although this is a free event, please note that registration for this event is not obligation-free. If you cannot attend the event for which you have already registered, we kindly ask that you let us know by sending an email to persona@utwente.nl.

We look forward to welcoming you!  Register no later than October 15. 

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