Projects
The following projects were carried out by, or in cooperation with, the School of Health Sciences at the ZHAW.
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Health Technology Assessment: Medicines for Dementia due to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease
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Physical activity screening in people with NCDs
This project is embedded in the work collaboration between the ZHAW and Swiss Learning Health System (SLHS). The purpose of the SLHS is to close the gap between evidence from research and clinical practice in the Swiss health system and to foster the dialogue between stakeholders. This project focuses on the routine ...
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Development and validation of a tool for advising primiparous women during early labour (GebStart-Study)
Background Pregnant women experience early labour as the first phase of labour with different physical and emotional symptoms. Early admission to hospital has been found to be associated with increased intervention and caesarean section rates. However, primiparous women often contact the hospital before labour ...
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Practical considerations for the application of occupational therapy at a physical distance
The Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), in collaboration with the Swiss Occupational Therapists Association, is developing a digital brochure on the use of occupational therapy at a distance for occupational therapists in the Swiss healthcare system. Spatial distance occupational therapy circumscribes all ...
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Literature Screening for SSPH+
Preamble A large number of scientific publications become available on a daily basis, reflecting the rapid development of knowledge and progress of science on COVID-19 related issues. Leading authorities should base decisions or policies on this knowledge; hence they need to master the actual state of this ...
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The situation of paratransit users in Switzerland
Description Many people in Switzerland cannot use public transport or can only use it to a limited extent (e.g., due to a motor or visual impairment). They rely on paratransit services to participate in daily life. Various insurance providers, such as health insurance funds and the Swiss Disability Insurance and Old ...
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Care for Rare - Towards Inclusive Work Environments for Neurodiverse Workers
Three preparatory studies for a larger research project: Systematic literature review on workplace accommodations for ND workers Guideline review on workplace adjustments Pilot study, ASD-focused, on sensory challenges in offices and work-related Outcomes
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Development of a training for professional storytelling to strengthen the professional identity of occupational therapists
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Digital Support Against Social Isolation
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Suicide attempts in young LGBTQ+ in Switzerland – contexts and help-seeking: A grounded theory study
Background Lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans youth (LGBT youth) are more frequently affected by suicidal behaviour than the heterosexual and cisgender population. In Switzerland, however, there are no studies that could instruct suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ adolescents within the framework of the national suicide ...