Active communities
The research programme includes assistant professors and associate professors—both with and without a PhD—PhD students, along with externally affiliated researchers. The total contribution to the programme corresponds to 3 full‑time equivalents, which is adjusted annually.
Program focus
The goal of Active communities is not only to strengthen individual health but also to engage communities in the local environment that support health and well-being. This includes developing individual and organizational health competencies, establishing connections between municipalities and civil society, and incorporating nature as a resource in health initiatives.
Through strong partnerships, the focus is placed on shared, relevant goals for research and the development of evidence-based municipal health initiatives that promote health equity.
We identify, develop, implement, and evaluate local and national initiatives through action research, follow-up research, or an epidemiological approach.
Overall, the program aims to contribute applied research and development knowledge to citizens, practice, and education on how we can collectively strengthen health through active and sustainable communities.
Current projects
CURIA
The project examines how to co-create municipal health initiatives for citizens with multiple chronic conditions.
NARS
The NARS project investigates how group-based health initiatives in nature can promote mental, physical, and social health from a salutogenic perspective.
FRAME-EX
The project explores how Frame Running can improve functional abilities and quality of life for children and young people with moderate to severe disabilities.
PRIK
The PRIK project investigates how PRO and registry data can be used in municipal health practice to improve interventions targeting multimorbidity and to strengthen data-driven welfare development.
Healthy in Aarup
The project explores the importance of community for older citizens who participate in weekly activities at a local gymnastics association in Aarup.
Completed projects
My back
The project aimed to develop and implement a rehabilitation initiative for citizens with long-term back pain.
Dementia and outdoor life
The project investigated, developed, and evaluated physical activity and outdoor life for citizens with dementia in Svendborg municipality.
Good start
The projekt invovled a family-centered initiative for parents of children with cerebral palsy.
Woman on the way
The project is a 14-week interdisciplinary program for women on long-term sick leave due to stress.
Knowledge mobilization
The project investigates how co-creation can optimize the acquisition, sharing, and application of professional knowledge in health programs at UCL.
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