Cathleen Gaede-Illig

Prof. Dr. Cathleen Gaede-Illig serves as President of the HFH Hamburg Distance University, having previously been Dean of the Department of Health and Nursing. She leads the Program for Therapy and Nursing Sciences, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to healthcare.

Her research examines:

• Health promotion in community settings
• Rehabilitation methodologies
• Physical activity measurement
• Geriatric exercise interventions
• Cardiac rehabilitation

Publications emphasize evidence-based practices in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and interdisciplinary care. Recent work analyzes built environment impacts on health and interdisciplinary collaboration in acute care settings.

Major projects include:

• Future of Therapy Professions: Educational pathways in dual-study programs
• Health Promotion in Living Environments: Quality development frameworks