Gijs Terlouw

Dr. Gijs Terlouw is an Associate Lecturer at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, focusing on Health Innovation & Simulation Learning. His work bridges technology, design, and healthcare education, emphasizing simulation-based training for healthcare professionals and students. He leads research on the impact of simulation learning in healthcare and its role in addressing workforce shortages and improving patient care.

Education Background:

• Began career as a programmer
• Studied Social Work
• Master's in Pedagogical Sciences
• PhD on social innovation in healthcare

Research Interests:

Terlouw's interdisciplinary research focuses on:

• Design-driven innovation in healthcare education
• Virtual reality (VR) applications for skill training
• Social skills interventions for children with autism
• Evidence-based simulation learning methodologies
• Technology's role in reducing healthcare workforce shortages

Key Contributions:

His work includes:

• Developing VR simulations for pandemic response training
• Designing escape room games for autism social skills
• Creating digital tools like 'Mijn Strip' for neurodiversity awareness
• Leading the Health Innovation & Simulation Learning associate lectoarship under the Digitale Innovatie in Zorg en Welzijn program

Advising & Collaboration:

Works closely with:

• Lector Job van 't Veer on digital healthcare innovation
• Lector Derek Kuipers on design-driven innovation
• Practical institutions like the Maritiem Instituut Willem Barentsz

Labs/Teams:

Maintains close ties with:

• Simulation Learning Lab at NHL Stenden
• Health Innovation Research Group
• Cross-disciplinary design teams combining educators, technologists, and healthcare practitioners