Research activities School of Health Sciences
The latest publications and projects from the School of Health Sciences.
Publications
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Egger, Selina Marita; Gantschnig, Brigitte; Filippo, Martina; Liechti, Ronald; Gemperli, Armin,
2024.
Journal of Transport & Health.
38(101856).
Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jth.2024.101856
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Meidert, Ursula; Schaffert, René; Juvalta, Sibylle; et al.,
2024.
Integration of sex and gender in teaching of health professions in Switzerland.
Winterthur:
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences.
Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-2540
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Sperl, Lisa; Stamm, Tanja; Mosor, Erika; Ritschl, Valentin; Sivan, Manoj; Hoffmann, Kathryn; Gantschnig, Brigitte E.,
2024.
Translation and cultural adaptation of the COVID-19 Yorkshire Rehabilitation Scale into German.
Frontiers in Medicine.
11(1401491).
Available from: https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2024.1401491
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Ernst, Markus; Sax, Nadine; Meichtry, André; Aegerter, Andrea; Luomajoki, Hannu; Lüdtke, Kerstin; Gallina, Alessio; Falla, Deborah,
2024.
Cervical musculoskeletal impairments and pressure pain sensitivity in office workers with headache.
In:
Conference abstracts from IFOMPT 24, the 12th world conference of musculoskeletal and manual physical therapy. Celebrating 50 years. Basel, Switzerland 4th–6th July.
IFOMPT 24, Basel, Switzerland, 4-6 July 2024.
Elsevier.
Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2024.103127
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Kreis, Annelies; Zsindely, Piroska; Pirovino, Liana; Wick, Jeannette; Braun, Astrid; Lutz, Nina; Pehlke-Milde, Jessica,
2024.
Charta für die transdisziplinäre Kooperation im EdgeLab.
Winterthur:
ZHAW Zürcher Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften.
Available from: https://doi.org/10.21256/zhaw-2508
Projects
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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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Customised social assistance robots for people with dementia
Social assistance robots (SAR) are increasingly being used in care homes, but the specific needs/requirements for their use in dementia care are unclear. A literature review, focus group interviews and a future workshop will be used to gain insights for further development. The main aim is to improve the care of ...
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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 ...