Marta Santiago Carres

Marta Santiago Carres is an Associate Lecturer at the Blanquerna School of Psychology, Education and Sports Sciences, Ramon Llull University, affiliated with the department Salut, Activitat Física i Esport. Her research focuses on interventions targeting sedentary behavior reduction and physical activity promotion in older adults through exercise referral schemes and self-management strategies. She contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

Her work emphasizes qualitative and quantitative methodologies, including randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and process evaluations. Notably, she co-authored studies within the SITLESS project, a multi-country initiative exploring healthcare interventions for community-dwelling older adults.

• Key collaborations: Multi-country European studies.
• Grants: Active role in the SAFE: Salut, Activitat Física i Esport project (2022–2025).

Her research integrates behavioral science, gerontology, and public health, aiming to improve healthcare systems and patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.