معرفی
Annick Van Gils is a Lecturer and researcher at AP University College, Belgium, where she contributes to the professional bachelor's program in Occupational Therapy. She also serves on the steering committee of the same program and holds a postdoctoral fellowship at KU Leuven's Master's in Occupational Therapy Science. With a PhD from KU Leuven (2019), her research focuses on neurological rehabilitation, particularly bimanual performance post-stroke and simulation-based learning in healthcare education. She is affiliated with the Knowledge Center Health and Science.
Education:
- PhD in Occupational Therapy Science, KU Leuven (2019)
Research Interests:
Annick specializes in neurorehabilitation for adults and children, occupational performance assessment, and innovative educational methods like simulation-based learning. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic research, emphasizing evidence-based approaches in occupational therapy. Current projects include the SIMBA initiative (tool development for simulation-based learning) and SHARE (health misinformation analysis on social media).
Projects & Collaborations:
- Simulation-based learning in occupational therapy (SIMBA, 2022-2025)
- Health promotion through social media (SHARE, 2024-2027)
- REVAL: Multidisciplinary rehabilitation team dynamics (2022-2024)
Advising & Grants:
No specific grants or advising roles listed, though her postdoctoral fellowship indicates active research funding. She contributes to curriculum development and interdisciplinary projects.
