Julia Seinsche

Julia Seinsche is a Researcher at Careum University of Applied Sciences for Health, where she has been working as a research associate since October 2024. She also maintains an affiliation with Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences. Dr. Seinsche completed her doctorate at ETH Zurich from May 2021 to May 2024 on the topic of "Feasibility and Effectiveness of a Motor-Cognitive Telerehabilitation Program for Older People," which was part of the AAL-funded COCARE project where she served as research leader.

Her primary research interests focus on:

• Geriatric rehabilitation and technology-based systems for elderly care
• Motor-cognitive telerehabilitation programs for older adults
• Living space mobility of older people and intervention options
• Exergames and digital health solutions for physical and cognitive functions
• Fall prevention and risk assessment in elderly populations
• Digital health literacy and self-management behaviors

Dr. Seinsche's publications demonstrate a strong interdisciplinary approach bridging gerontology, rehabilitation science, and digital health technologies. Her work focuses on practical applications of technology in community settings, with emphasis on usability, acceptance, and effectiveness of home-based interventions for older adults. She has developed assessment tools like the German version of the Exergame Enjoyment Questionnaire, showing attention to cultural adaptation and measurement validity.

Her current research projects include:

• INSIDE: Exploring Digital & Navigational Health Literacy and Self-management Behaviors in Cancer Survivors in Switzerland (2024-2026)
• RESONATE: Strengthening Bonds through Music in Neonatal Care and Beyond (2024-2026)
• FINK: Chronic illness and financial burden in Switzerland (2024-2027), where she serves as Lead Researcher

Prior to her academic career, Dr. Seinsche worked in various physiotherapy institutions and senior care facilities, providing practical foundation for her research in geriatric rehabilitation.