Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery
University of Naples Federico II
1. Introduction
The INsu-LINE project – INterrupting the LINE between type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases with the support of Artificial Intelligence – was created with the aim of contributing to the improvement of prevention, early diagnosis, management and monitoring of conditions associated with diabetes through the integration of clinical research, technological innovation, digital health and the active involvement of citizens.
Scientific evidence shows that nutrition, physical activity, social participation, digital health and health literacy are key factors in preventing diabetes, obesity and the main related chronic diseases, as well as in reducing the risk of cardiovascular, metabolic and functional complications.
For this reason, the Impact Acceleration Programme aims to transform the scientific results of the project into concrete benefits for citizens, families and local communities.
2. Purpose
The Programme aims to accelerate the social, health and territorial impact of the INsu-LINE project through initiatives dedicated to:
- health promotion;
- prevention of diabetes and obesity;
- prevention of complications associated with chronic diseases;
- promotion of healthy lifestyles;
- health and digital literacy;
- social inclusion;
- support for frail people and caregivers;
- citizen science;
- valorisation of evidence produced by research;
- development of sustainable models of territorial collaboration.
3. Intervention Model
The Programme is based on a collaborative model that integrates:
- universities;
- foundations;
- Third Sector organisations;
- associations;
- sports organisations;
- professionals;
- caregivers;
- citizens;
- local communities.
The adopted approach combines:
- health promotion;
- community participation;
- social innovation;
- digital innovation;
- citizen science;
- valorisation of evidence.
4. Strategic Pillars
5. INsu-LINE Community of Practice
The Community of Practice represents the collaborative infrastructure of the Programme.
It promotes:
- sharing of experiences;
- identification of good practices;
- interdisciplinary collaboration;
- development of joint initiatives;
- knowledge transfer;
- dissemination of results.
The Community of Practice will be coordinated by the Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery.
6. Principle of Contribution to the Observatory
The INsu-LINE Observatory represents the knowledge infrastructure of the Programme.
Its role is to:
- collect evidence generated by the partners;
- valorise the contributions of citizen science;
- collect good practices;
- document organisational models;
- collect operational recommendations;
- valorise products and tools developed during the Programme.
The Observatory represents one of the main sustainability and legacy tools of the Programme.
7. Thematic Domains of the Observatory
Health Literacy, Digital Health Literacy and AI Literacy
Frailty, Disability and Assisted Autonomy
Healthy Ageing, Nutrition and Lifestyles
Educating Communities and Early Prevention
Social Prescribing, Quality of Life and Community Well-being
Physical Activity, Active Communities and Territorial Participation
Knowledge Assets, Evidence and Legacy
8. Collaborative Ecosystem
The Programme involves a plurality of stakeholders from the world of research, the Third Sector, foundations, sports organisations and local communities.
The diversity of the competences involved represents one of the distinctive elements of the initiative and makes it possible to address the determinants of health in a multidimensional way.
9. Strategic Areas of the Partners
| Partner | Strategic Area |
| Fondazione IDIS – Città della Scienza | Health Literacy, Digital Health Literacy, AI Literacy and Citizen Science |
| Istituto Don Orione – Naples | Digital health, assistive technologies, assisted autonomy and caregiver engagement |
| Fondazione Aillaud | Healthy ageing, nutrition, healthy cooking and intergenerational engagement |
| Cooperativa Sociale Il Tulipano | Social prescribing, art, culture, nature, adapted physical activity and quality of life |
| Fondazione A Voce d’e Creature | Educating communities, young people, families and early prevention |
| Circolo ILVA Bagnoli | Active communities, walking groups, physical activity and territorial participation |
| Fondazione Banco di Napoli | Valorisation of evidence, INsu-LINE Observatory, knowledge assets and legacy |
10. Overall Economic Framework
| Organisation | Amount (€) |
| Fondazione IDIS – Città della Scienza | 80,000 |
| Istituto Don Orione – Naples | 100,000 |
| Cooperativa Sociale Il Tulipano | 100,000 |
| Fondazione Aillaud | 70,000 |
| Fondazione A Voce d’e Creature | 70,000 |
| Circolo ILVA Bagnoli | 80,000 |
| Fondazione Banco di Napoli | 80,000 |
| Total Programme | 580,000 |
11. Expected Results
The Programme will contribute to:
- promoting healthy lifestyles;
- increasing awareness of the risk factors associated with diabetes and its complications;
- supporting the prevention of obesity and related chronic diseases;
- strengthening health and digital health competences;
- supporting frail people and caregivers;
- promoting physical activity, healthy nutrition and social participation;
- valorising the contribution of communities;
- feeding the INsu-LINE Observatory;
- consolidating a permanent Community of Practice.
12. Legacy of the Programme
INsu-LINE Observatory
A participatory platform for collecting and valorising evidence.
INsu-LINE Community of Practice
A permanent collaboration network between universities, foundations, Third Sector organisations, sports organisations and communities.
INsu-LINE Knowledge Assets
A structured collection of tools, methodologies, products, recommendations and good practices generated by the Programme.
Final INsu-LINE Event
A public moment for presenting and valorising the results achieved.
Conclusions
A participatory platform for collecting and valorising evidence.
The INsu-LINE Project Impact Acceleration Programme aims to contribute to the prevention of diabetes, obesity and the main related chronic diseases through the promotion of healthy lifestyles, the strengthening of health and digital health competences, the active involvement of communities and the valorisation of evidence generated by research and territorial activities.
Through the INsu-LINE Observatory, the Community of Practice, the Knowledge Assets and the Final Event of the Programme, the results generated will be transformed into a permanent legacy supporting public health, social innovation and territorial development in the area of Naples and the Metropolitan City.