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Nico De Witte is a researcher at the Department of Gerontology, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, affiliated with the Vitality Research Group. His work focuses on aging populations, frailty, and suicide risk in community-dwelling older adults, with collaborations across health services research, social sciences, and robotics.
- Belgian Social Sciences
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Independent Living
- Old Age Research
Dr. De Witte's research spans biopsychosocial interventions, suicide prevention, and technology integration for elderly populations. He contributes to mixed-methods action research and participates in multidisciplinary projects like Brubotics (human-centered robotics) and GEAR (BruBotics robotics center).
His recent publications highlight trends in late-life suicide heterogeneity, frailty management, and digital technology adoption among older adults, often framed within Belgium's municipal gerontological policies.
As a PhD committee member and project collaborator, he mentors in suicide risk assessment studies and community health. Projects like FWOTM1184 and PROGE24 emphasize his focus on elderly well-being and policy implementation.
Dr. De Witte is part of BruBotics, a cross-disciplinary robotics research center at VUB, blending social sciences with technology for aging populations. His work bridges frailty research, independent living support, and digital inclusion for seniors.
