From Practical Questions to Sustainable Vitality Solutions

The center works through a structured development cycle inspired by Living Labs, practice-based learning, evidence-based practice and the PDCA cycle.


Evidence-based and practice-based

We combine evidence-based knowledge with practice-based experience. This means that we use available research, data and proven methods, while also learning from real-world situations and the experience of organisations, professionals and communities.


Living Lab model

Our Living Labs bring together researchers, students and practice partners. Researchers contribute knowledge and methods, students work on real-world assignments, and practice partners provide relevant questions and implementation settings.


Step-by-step process

Step 1 — Submit a Question

An organisation, school, municipality or partner submits a practical question related to vitality.

Step 2 — Intake and Clarification

The question is clarified. The centre explores the context, urgency, target group, available data and desired outcome.

Step 3 — Baseline Measurement

The current situation is assessed. This can include surveys, interviews, document analysis, existing data or instruments such as the VitOScan.

Step 4 — Review of Results

The results are analysed and translated into key findings.

Step 5 — Priority Session and Goal Setting

Stakeholders define priorities and decide which goals are most relevant.

Step 6 — Design of Innovative Interventions

Students, professionals, researchers and stakeholders co-create possible interventions or recommendations.

Step 7 — Preparation for Implementation

Roles, planning, resources and responsibilities are defined.

Step 8 — Implementation

The intervention or advice is applied in the organisation, school or community.

Step 9 — Evaluation

Outcomes are evaluated to assess what worked, what did not work and what can be improved.

Step 10 — Monitoring and Refinement

The process continues through monitoring and adjustment, following the PDCA cycle.


Quality and supervision

  • Students work under supervision.
  • Final responsibility lies with the supervising organisation or professionals.
  • Projects are matched to the level and expertise of students.
  • Results are reviewed before being shared with external partners.
  • Privacy and data protection are taken seriously.