About
Dr. Nadine Bol is an Associate Professor at Tilburg University, affiliated with the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences (TSHD) and the Department of Communication and Cognition. Her work focuses on health communication, digital health interventions, and public health literacy. She teaches courses such as Health Communication and Digital Health Communication, emphasizing practical and theoretical insights into patient engagement and technology use in healthcare settings.
Her research interests center on improving health communication through digital tools, including personalized nudges for healthier behaviors, patient understanding of medical predictions, and the impact of self-tracking technologies. She has conducted studies on topics ranging from food choice interventions to menopause experiences and public comprehension of epidemiological metrics like R-values.
Recent projects include analyzing adherence to pandemic measures, developing virtual health assistants for vulnerable patients, and exploring eye-tracking technology in healthcare interactions. She collaborates with researchers in clinical practice and technology design, contributing to initiatives like the Academic Collaborative Center for Digital Health & Mental Wellbeing.
Her work often bridges communication science and public health, aiming to enhance patient-centered care and public health messaging through evidence-based strategies. Key research outputs address gaps in health literacy, technology adoption, and the ethical implications of digital health interventions.
