E. Dalmaijer (Evi) MA

As a linguist, I conduct research in the field of language and communication in the setting of remote care. I use qualitative methods and focus on language—not only words, but also behavior of the body and the use of objects in social interaction, such as the use of a camera. Specifically, I analyse text messages, how videos are produced, how text messages respond to videos, and the different actions people do in mediated communication. In addition, I conduct qualitative research on what working with digital tools means in practice for (para)medical professionals.

My PhD research focuses on the impact of digitalisation on (para)medical interaction and on (para)medical professional practice. I study how interaction between care professionals and (parents/carers of) young patients takes place via digital communication tools, such as e-health applications and videos. I also focus on how this affects the relationship(s) between those involved in the conversation and how this determines the organisation of the professionals' work.

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the use of e-health has increased exponentially. The aim of my project is to identify the beneficial and detrimental impact of this digitalisation of (para)medical interaction in professional-patient interaction as part of professional practice, and to provide solutions that can support care professionals in the use of these technologies.

Before starting my PhD project at Radboud University, I completed a master's degree in Dutch (discourse) studies (cum laude) and a research master's degree in linguistics (cum laude) at Leiden University. Here I focused on the one hand on (historical) political rhetoric and argumentation and on the other hand on the use of language in digital medical settings. At Radboud University I am now continuing to specialise in this last topic.