معرفی
Dr. Manna Alma is a Senior Researcher at the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Groningen. She holds additional roles as a Teacher and Supervisor in qualitative research methods at the post-psychology education level, Director of the Board of DIPEx International, and Member of the Scientific Council of Stichting Papageno. Her work focuses on qualitative methodologies, health policy, patient experiences, and autism research.
Research Interests:
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Applied Health Research
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Work and Health Dynamics
- Health Care Evaluation
Recent Research Trends: Recent publications emphasize understanding patient experiences in diverse contexts, including home-based therapies for children, employer support for disabled workers, and menstrual literacy among Dutch women. She also investigates mental healthcare collaboration dynamics and the impact of lifestyle interventions on depression.
Awards:
- Janneke Witsenburg Posterprijs (2010)
Advising & Grants: Supervises qualitative research training programs and has contributed to projects like the naturalistic trauma therapy study for PTSD patients. Her work involves collaboration with international teams and Dutch healthcare institutions.
Labs/Teams: Active in interdisciplinary teams such as the Autism Care and WerkWeb-Autisme initiatives, focusing on diagnostic guidelines and workplace accommodations for neurodiverse populations.
