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The European project entitled Connected 4 Health was written and coordinated by the project applicant and scientific coordinator University of Targu Mures, based in Targu Mures (Romania) in cooperation with Pixel, also supporting the coordination of the planning process. The project was funded by the European Commission in the framework of the Erasmus+ Programme, KA2 - Cooperation Partnerships in Higher Education. The Connected4Health project proposes a connected interdisciplinary action expects to achieve an in-depth understanding of obesity, EDs, their stigma and harm from grassroots levels (historical, social, personal perspective), deconstructing current narratives in the public discourses and creating a new narrative that will contribute to the reduction of body-shape stigma and bias.
Funding Programme
Erasmus+ Programme, KA2 - Cooperation Partnerships in Higher Education
Theme
Medicine
Target group
Higher Education, School Education
Project Reference
2021-1-FI01-KA220-SCH-000024098
Date
01-11-2021 | 01-11-2023
Role of Pixel
Partner
Project Details
Project Title
A Medical and Humanities-based Approach to Navigating Obesity and Eating Disorders (EDs) in Young People
Context
Global obesity levels have been on the rise over the past 3 decades. Eating disorders can affect individuals from different age groups, the average age of onset takes place during adolescence. The negative stigma attached to obesity challenges adolescents to make friends and thus benefit from social support.
The “Connected4Health - A Medical and Humanities-based Approach to Navigating Obesity and Eating Disorders (EDs) in Young People” project proposes a connected interdisciplinary action expects to achieve a in depth understanding of obesity, EDs, their stigma and harm from grassroots levels (historical, social, personal perspective), deconstructing current narratives in the public discourses and creating a new narrative that will contribute to the reduction of body-shape stigma and bias.
Objectives
The purposes of C4H project is:
Provide lecturers/ trainers in universities with skills, knowledge, methods and tools to explore and address teaching/training obesity and EDs trought a trans-disciplinary approach;
Help residents and studets consolidate their knowledge and skills in approaching patiences with obesity and eating disorders
Support specialists in different medical fields to acquire new trans-disciplinary knowledge and skills to deal with these patiences
Target Group
The project is addressed to:
Lecturers/trainers in nutrition and diabetology
Residents in different specializations with an interest in patient nutrition issues
Master students and students in clinical years
Registered nurses and other healthcare staff involved in nutrition, physiotherapy, counsellinkg of patients with obesity and EDs
Results
For this purpose the project will develop and make accessible the following deliverables:
A Handbook, focused on cultural and historical perspectives on obesity and eating disorders
A Syllabus of Seminar, aiming at developing a multidisciplinary approach to young people with obesity and eating disorders
A Training Package for students on the effective management of young patients with obesity and eating disorders