Projects
The following projects were carried out by, or in cooperation with, the School of Health Sciences at the ZHAW.
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Exploration of Country-specific Barriers and Facilitators for the Implementation of Physical Activity according to the EULAR Physical Activity recommendations for people with Rheumatic Musculoskeletal Diseases in four different European countries
Personal barriers and facilitators to Physical activity (PA) have been reported in several studies conducted with patients with rheumatic musculoskeletal diseases. They were generally very similar (e.g., symptoms, erroneous beliefs, social support). However, European countries differ on factors regarding e.g., ...
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Artificial Intelligence for Myoelectrically Controlled Cooperative Arm Prostheses: A proof-of-concept Study
This proof-of-concept study will be embedded into our line of research in this field. Our overall aim is to render the control of a myoelectrical forearm prosthesis (MCP) intuitive. Currently, an MCP typically has two integrated electrodes, through which the user provides input to the prosthesis. With these two ...
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Early Mobile and Digital Care for Families
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Cognitive assessment of fitness to drive: Recommendations for Switzerland
Background Driving allows freedom and flexibility, facilitates social contact and makes places accessible. However, cognitive impairment (e.g., acquired brain injury or dementia) may challenge the ability to drive. A driving ban can lead to loneliness and health problems (e.g., depression, low self-esteem) or ...
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Facing future challenges in pediatric primary health care: a scoping review
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Return to work of people with post-covid condition
Moving forward from the COVID-19 pandemic, health systems around the world are adapting to new ways of providing health care services alongside discovering pressing global health issues including mental health issues, substance misuse and abuse, and the disruption in people’s everyday living among others. According ...
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Substance use to maintain occupational performance among persons with chronic pain
Background Around 18 % of the Swiss population suffers from chronic pain at least once in their live. Chronic pain affects all areas of daily life and has a negative impact on quality of life, workability and well-being. Prescribed medications such as opioids are taken by persons with chronic pain primarily for pain ...
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Ask the Patient: Improving Swiss Healthcare Value through Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs)
Background Scientifically validate a generic patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) for use in Switzerland. Aim Does the PROMIS-29 instrument exhibited acceptable psychometrics for recommendable use in Switzerland? Method PROM-Stakeholder meeting already conducted. Systematic literature review of previous PROMs in ...
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MoveD – Open Research Data in Swiss Movement Laboratories
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Development of a user-centered implementation tool for the beni project
The Peribass association aims to strengthen young families around childbirth and create a service that is systematically linked to existing perinatal healthcare services and early childhood intervention. Furthermore, the service provides a validated interactive app that helps parents assess their potential ...