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Dr. Köttl holds the Research Professorship Equity in AI-Powered Age-Inclusive Healthcare (EQUIP-AI) at IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems and directs the Applied Health Sciences master’s program. Further, she leads the CROB and AgeIsm research projects, focusing on technology, healthcare, and social equity in older age. Dr. Köttl completed her PhD within the EU H2020 ITN EuroAgeism project, studying ageism and technology adoption among older adults. She has extensive international experience, having lived and worked in Belgium, Switzerland, Togo, Bangladesh, and Israel, and collaborated with institutions such as UNECE and AGE Platform Europe. Her work is recognized through numerous first-author publications in top journals and awards like the President's Prize for Publication. Major milestones include the securing of independent funding under diverse funding schemes and being invited by the EU Fundamental Rights Agency to prepare a key policy report on digital access for older adults. In addition, she serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Medical Internet Research Ageing. |
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0644-5145
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hanna-Koettl
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Integrative Social Sciences within the "Psychosocial Aspects of Ageing Research Lab" at Bar-Ilan University, Bar-Ilan University
Oct 2018 → Jun 2022
Master, European Master of Science in Occupational Therapy at Karolinska Institutet, ZHAW, University of Brighton, Hogeschool van Amsterdam
Jan 2015 → Jan 2017
Bachelor, Bachelor of Science in Health Studies (Occupational Therapy), University of Applied Sciences FH Campus Wien
Sept 2011 → Jul 2014
External positions
External Lecturer, Medizinische Universität Graz
May 2025 → …
External Lecturer, Karl Landsteiner Privatuniversität für Gesundheitswissenschaften
Mar 2025 → …
External Researcher, EU Fundamental Rights Agency
Aug 2022 → Nov 2022
External Lecturer, FH Campus Wien
2022 → …
Policy and Advocacy Secondment, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)
Sept 2020 → Dec 2020
Research Stay, University of Vienna
Feb 2020 → Mar 2020
Policy and Advocacy Secondment, AGE platform Europe
Sept 2019 → Nov 2019
Marie Sklodowska-Curie PhD Fellow, EuroAgeism EU H2020 Innovative Training Network (ITN)
Oct 2018 → Jan 2022
Researcher (Advanced Practitioner Therapy), Psychiatric University Hospital
Sept 2017 → Sept 2018
Keywords
- H Social Sciences (General)
- RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
ÖFOS 2012 - Austrian Fields of Study
- 303026 Public health
- 509005 Gerontology
- 303012 Health sciences
- 102013 Human-computer interaction
- 303011 Health policy
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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selfCARE: A Complex Preventive Intervention for Family Caregivers to Mitigate Caregiver Burden
Köttl, H. (PI) & Lentner, S. (CoI)
Gesellschaft für Forschungsförderung Niederösterreich
23/09/25 → …
Project: Research
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Collaborative Research on Occupational Balance (CROB): Exploration and enhancement of occupational balance in informal caregivers of persons after stroke
Haberl, E. (CoI), Lentner, S. (CoI), Dür, M. (PI), Köttl, H. (PI) & Baciu, L. (CoI)
Gesellschaft für Forschungsförderung Niederösterreich
21/12/22 → …
Project: Research
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Tackling AI ageism in occupational therapy and physiotherapy students
Köttl, H. (PI)
NÖ Gesundheits- und Sozialfonds (NÖGUS)
12/11/24 → 15/06/26
Project: Other
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Smart Aggregation and Visualisation of Health Data (SMARAGD)
Köttl, H. (PI), Dür, M. (CoI) & Röschel, A. (CoI)
Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG)
1/06/19 → 31/05/22
Project: Research
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Large Language Models in Clinical Decision-Making: Mitigating or Reinforcing Ageism?
Köttl, H., Haberl, E., Prinz-Buchberger, B., Wilhelm, A. & Hoffmann, K., 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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The Role of Occupational Balance in Emotional and Social Loneliness Among Older Informal Caregivers of Stroke Survivors
Köttl, H., Haberl, E., Lentner, S., Baciu, L., Fallahpour, M., Guidetti, S., Schön, M., Lischka, C. & Dür, M., 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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When Google Gemini Talks about Syphilis: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Age and Gender Representation
Wechtl, J. & Köttl, H., 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Interventions promoting occupational balance in adults: A systematic literature review
Lentner, S., Haberl, E., Baciu, L., Dür, M., Lischka, C., Fallahpour, M., Guidetti, S. & Köttl, H., 5 Jun 2025, In: PLoS ONE. 20, 6 JUNE, p. e0325061 e0325061.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Overlooked and undertreated: gendered ageism in primary care management of eating disorders
Kohestani, T., Otto, P. & Köttl, H., 30 Dec 2025, In: International Journal for Equity in Health. 24, 1, p. 358 358.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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Exploring online social participation among older adults from racialized groups: A qualitative study
Arieli, M. (Speaker), Gignac, M. (Speaker), Anderson, N. (Speaker), Vandermorris, S. (Speaker), Nalder, E. (Speaker), Köttl, H. (Speaker), Wijekoon, S. (Speaker), Baig, N. (Speaker), Nurgitz , M. (Speaker) & Rotenberg, S. (Speaker)
Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Scientific Advisory Bord Member of the project "Socially Assistive Robots in Elder Care: Acceptance, Ageism, Affordability and Implications of Use"
Köttl, H. (Consultant)
2025 → 2028Activity: Consultancy
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Validierungsstudie des OBI-Care Fragebogens bei pflegenden Angehörigen von Schlaganfallbetroffenen im Rahmen des CROB-Projekts.
Köttl, H. (Speaker)
Apr 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Fighting ageism in health care: Implications for health practitioners, researchers, and policy
Köttl, H. (Speaker)
2024 → …Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Prizes
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Gesundheitsmanagerin des Monats März/April 2022
Köttl, H. (Recipient), Oct 2022
Prize: Other distinction
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Press/Media
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Essstörung im Alter: Studie aus Krems zeigt Missstände auf
2/02/26
1 item of Media coverage
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Self-advocacy and empowerment: effective weapons to combat ageism?
30/09/19
1 Media contribution
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