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Manuela Perchtaler, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, AustriaGabriele Hagendorfer-Jauk, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Austria
Johanna Breuer, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Austria
Christine Pichler, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Austria
Abstract
The project “Health Has No Age: Transfer Carinthia” (January 2023 – December 2024) aimed to enhance health promotion in residential care facilities in Austria. Building on previous initiatives and projects, it involved a multi-professional team from Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS) and was implemented in cooperation with Diakonie de La Tour, who provided access to three of their nursing homes. The project was funded by the Austrian Health Promotion Fund. The project targeted employees, volunteers, residents, and their relatives, focusing on increasing contentment and well-being through participatory health-promoting measures. Key activities included a participatory needs assessment, the implementation of the “Joy of Living” occupational therapy programme, improved communication among nursing staff through peer support, and activation and relaxation exercises. Additional measures included a “Health Day” for residents with intellectual disabilities and an event focused on dementia. Evaluation showed high satisfaction across all target groups, highlighting improvements in health and working atmosphere. Challenges included integrating health promotion into busy schedules, emphasizing the importance of multipliers for long-term success. The project underscored the necessity of tailored health promotion measures based on specific needs assessments. The knowledge gained will be integrated into CUAS teaching and potentially transferred to other care homes.
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Conference: AGen2025Stream: Lifespan Health Promotion
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Perchtaler M., Hagendorfer-Jauk G., Breuer J., & Pichler C. (2025) Implementation and Evaluation of a Multi-professional Participatory Health Promotion Project in Residential Care Facilities in Austria ISSN: 2432-4183 The Asian Conference on Aging & Gerontology 2025: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 187-198) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2432-4183.2025.14
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2432-4183.2025.14
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