Projects
The following projects were carried out by, or in cooperation with, the School of Health Sciences at the ZHAW.
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Collaborative Capacity Building for Health Promotion Professionals in Switzerland (Cap4HP)
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Zipp & Scan
The aim of the project is to collect important key figures for both the Zippsafe company and hospitals by carrying out applied accompanying research, which prove the savings of the introduction of Zipp & Scan. In addition, further market potential is to be determined by means of the case study based on the ...
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Workshop to Explore Joint Research, Educational and Clinical Themes between KGUMSB and ZHAW
Background This project outlines a collaborative workshop that aims to identify joint research, educational, and practical themes in the areas of Community Care, Palliative Care, and Pediatrics between the Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB) Faculty of Nursing and Public Health, and the ...
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Empowering Clinicians: A MOOC Initiative in Rehabilitation Technology
Rehabilitation technology has revolutionized neurorehabilitation worldwide over the last two decades. However, the efficacy of these tools relies heavily on the skills and knowledge of their users. Education emerges as a critical success factor for maximizing the potential of rehabilitation technologies in ...
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The effect of pain education and graded sensorimotor relearning compared to usual physiotherapy in patients with low back pain
Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide and is one of the most common reasons for people seeking health care and medical services. In most cases the specific cause of LBP remains elusive, and these presentations are classified as non-specific LBP. Genetic, biophysical, psychological, and ...
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Developing a SSPH+ Initiative for Students' Mental Health
Background Mental health is best conceived as a public good worth investing in for sustainable development. Already before 2020, prevalence studies estimated that in youth aged 25 years or less up to 1 in 5 would have experienced some kind of mental health disorders, psychological distress, or both. Moreover, recent ...
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Ethical dimensions of digital technology-assisted physiotherapy: fundamentals for ethics education of physiotherapists
Background and study aim: Nowadays, more and more digital technologies are used in physical therapy and rehabilitation, such as robotic rehabilitation, health apps and wearables, virtual reality for stroke rehabilitation or telephysiotherapy. This development requires a new responsibility for physical therapists to ...
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Home care workers’ health risks of exposure to heat waves
Background Climate change is increasing the likelihood of heatwaves. Their duration and intensity are becoming more extreme, especially in urban areas. Heatwaves represent a significant health risk for all people. But for some socio-economic groups, such as home care professionals, they are especially ...
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Catering in care and nursing homes: Challenges and solutions
Our mission is to contribute to the highest possible quality and flexibility (individualisation and intolerances) of catering services for residents in order to support homes today and in the future. With this interdisciplinary project, we want to find out what challenges Swiss care and nursing homes are currently ...
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Influence of Sex Hormones on the Biomechanics and Injuries of the Lower Extremities in Female Recreational Athletes
Ligamentous injuries to the lower extremities are frequent and impactful. They not only generate high costs for society but can negatively influence the sporting career or activities, in recreational and professional athletes. Ligamentous injuries to the lower extremities often occur during jumping and cutting ...