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Maria Haak is a Professor in Health Sciences at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Kristianstad University. She serves as Director of Studies for Postgraduate Education in Nursing Science and is affiliated with the Center for Food, Health, and Retail (FOHRK) and the Human-Health-Society (MHS) research platform.
- PhD in Medical Science (2006)
- Associate Professor in Gerontology at Lund University (2014)
- Associate Professor in Health Sciences at Kristianstad University (2018)
Her research explores how home and local environments influence health, independence, and participation in older adults, particularly those with functional limitations. Key themes include:
- Preventive home visits and their impact on aging populations
- Person-centered approaches in healthcare and rehabilitation
- Playfulness as a health intervention for mobility-limited seniors
- Group exercise programs and social belonging
- Design thinking in policy collaboration
Recent publications analyze age-friendly communities, stakeholder engagement in exercise programs, and tools like the PLAY-SE framework for assessing playfulness in aging. She leads projects such as From Home to Society and Person-centered Health Promotion for Seniors.
Maria supervises doctoral students in interdisciplinary research and contributes to curriculum development in health sciences. She actively evaluates research via peer review and conference participation.
