Lotte Piekema

Lotte Piekema, MSc, is a Researcher at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, specializing in the 'Developmental and behavioural disorders in education and care: assessment and intervention' research group. Her work focuses on technology implementation for people with intellectual and multiple disabilities, particularly examining attitudes of support professionals and digital inclusion strategies.

Her research interests center on assistive technology implementation, quality of life assessment for disabled populations, and systematic evaluation of technology effects. Key areas include understanding caregiver attitudes toward technology adoption, developing inclusive digital contact frameworks for sheltered care facilities, and conducting rigorous systematic reviews on technology efficacy for people with pervasive support needs. Her methodology emphasizes participatory approaches involving healthcare professionals and end-users.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on digital social inclusion during crises (particularly the COVID-19 pandemic), systematic evidence synthesis for technology interventions, and barrier identification in technology implementation. Her work consistently addresses the intersection of intellectual disability, assistive technology, and quality-of-life outcomes, with increasing emphasis on consensus-building among stakeholders.

Piekema actively disseminates research through academic presentations and professional workshops, including recent contributions to TechChange initiatives and ICT product development forums. Her collaborative network includes researchers from multiple Dutch institutions focused on disability care and technology optimization.