Sanne van der Weegen
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Dr. Sanne van der Weegen is a leading researcher in the implementation of care technology for people with intellectual disabilities (ID), with a focus on bridging the gap between technological innovation and real-world care practice. Her work identifies critical barriers and facilitators that determine whether technologies—such as apps, social robots, sensors, and domotics—are successfully adopted in long-term care settings. In her highly cited 2024 cross-sectional study, Dr. van der Weegen surveyed care professionals to reveal that implementation challenges are often more social and organizational than technical, highlighting the need for tailored training, staff engagement, and institutional support. This research has already garnered attention (3 citations in its first year) for its practical relevance to policymakers, care providers, and technology developers. By systematically mapping the factors that enable or obstruct technology uptake, Dr. van der Weegen’s contributions empower the ID care sector to move beyond pilot projects toward sustainable, impactful use of assistive technologies. Her work is essential reading for anyone interested in translating technological promise into tangible improvements in quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities.
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