Projects

The following projects were carried out by, or in cooperation with, the School of Health Sciences at the ZHAW.

Direct Access to Physiotherapy in Switzerland
Online Tool for Recording the Services of Indipendent Midwives in Switzerland
Evaluation of Postnatal Care in Switzerland
Cross-cultural translation, adaptation and validiation of the Pediatric Evaulation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) für den deutschsprachigen Raum in Europa

Introduction Current developments in the health sector have promoted the necessity of having valid and reliable assessments in practice in Switzerland. Occupational therapists as a member of a caring profession are concerned with the integration of people with disabilities into community living and the promotion of ...
Treatment of mental disorders of children and adolescents. Systematic review of effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of educational interventions, psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy.
Information needs of patients with prostate cancer
Cultural factors on the rehabilitation of back pain

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the major concerns in health care. In Switzerland, musculoskeletal problems represent the third largest illness group with 9.4 million consultations per year. The return to work rate is increased by an active treatment program and saves societal costs. However, results after ...