31.07.23

Monitoring the implementation of the nursing initiative

From mid-2024, a national programme for the monitoring of nursing staff will observe whether the measures for the implementation of the nursing initiative are having an effect and are thus contributing to improving the nursing sector in Switzerland.…

17.04.23

Daniela Händler-Schuster appointed as an adjunct professor at Victoria University of Wellington

As part of the collaboration between the ZHAW School of Health Professions and Victoria University of Wellington, Prof. Daniela Händler-Schuster from the Institute of Nursing has been appointed as an adjunct professor. The ZHAW lecturer is working to…

15.02.23

"Family carers are a vulnerable group"

The ZHAW has investigated the situation faced by people in need of care and their family carers in the municipality of Wallisellen. “While people who care for their relatives do an enormous amount, their role is hardly noticed,” says project team…

02.02.23

How can inclusive education succeed in Switzerland?

The Swiss school system focusses on integration. However, the curricula employed are based on “normal child development”, meaning that children with disabilities are often taught separately. ZHAW researchers are now investigating how inclusive…

18.01.23

Two new professors present their research areas

Family-centred early intervention programme and interdisciplinary pain management: On 12 December, Prof. Schirin Akhbari Ziegler and Prof. Thomas Benz gave their inaugural lectures at the ZHAW School of Health Professions.

06.07.22

Sexualised violence against children and young people: associations want more support for their prevention efforts

Sports and leisure clubs in the canton of Zurich attach great importance to preventing the sexual exploitation of children and young people. As shown by a study carried out by the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, however, there is…

07.06.22

Study identifies a lack of guidelines on the handling of end-of-life fasting

End-of-life fasting has become a relevant topic for healthcare professionals working in the area of end-of-life care. A ZHAW study identifies the lack of a systematic approach to the handling of the voluntary stopping of eating and drinking.

20.04.22

Brochure provides tips on the implementation of occupational therapy at a distance

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a study investigated how occupational therapists treated their clients via digital channels. A brochure is now available that shows how this form of therapy can also be continued after the pandemic.

21.02.22

Research group wins prize from Reha Rheinfelden

Marina Bruderer-Hofstetter from the Institute of Physiotherapy and her co-authors have won the Reha Rheinfelden research prize of CHF 5,000 for their project “Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Amsterdam Instrumental Activities of Daily…

17.02.22

Affected individuals share their experiences of diseases

What do people who suffer from multiple sclerosis, dementia or chronic pain go through? What are their experiences at medical practices and hospitals? And what support do they find helpful? The dipex.ch platform, which has been launched by…

12.01.22

How young people perceived discourse on the pandemic

In a joint research project, the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) and the Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) in Lugano investigated public discourse during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland. The project focussed…

15.12.21

Open data on normal human gait

In the movement laboratory at the ZHAW Institute of Physiotherapy, the normative gait data of 100 test subjects has been recorded. The data was recently published in an open access database, meaning that other researchers can also use it – for…

25.11.21

Psychological stress faced by pupils: teaching staff want support

Teaching and support staff at schools are often confronted with children and young people who are faced with psychological stress. To enable them to deal with such situations appropriately, school employees would like to see more tools, teaching…

24.11.21

Study reveals great potential for social robots in Switzerland

The study “Social robots, empathy and emotions” provides a comprehensive overview of the risks and opportunities presented by social robots for Switzerland and also contains recommendations for society, politics and the economy. The University of…

10.11.21

Researchers test training cube for rehabilitative use

Developed by the Zurich-based startup Sphery, the ExerCube allows you to train in a playful manner. Researchers at the ZHAW Institute of Physiotherapy are investigating whether it is also suitable for use as part of rehabilitation programmes…

21.06.21

Research aimed at ensuring more effective tobacco prevention

If politicians have their way, tobacco advertising in print media and online is set to continue. To enable actors in the area of tobacco prevention to counter the marketing of tobacco companies with more effective campaigns, researchers at the ZHAW…

17.06.21

Doctoral students champion children’s right to play

Two ZHAW doctoral students, Ines Wenger and Thomas Morgenthaler, are researching children and play as part of the European “P4PLAY” doctoral programme. Their PhD projects look at spatial, social and societal aspects and inclusion at playgrounds and…

19.05.21

Exercise as therapy: potential still largely untapped in Switzerland

Physical activity represents an effective form of therapy in combating many chronic non-communicable diseases. In Switzerland, however, the potential offered by exercise as a form of therapy has until now only been utilised to a very limited extent,…

11.05.21

Winterthur vaccination centre: study sounds out the population

At the regional vaccination centre in Winterthur Töss, countless doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are being administered each and every day. But what are the motives and factors behind people’s decision to get vaccinated? And how does the population…

24.03.21

Institute of Nursing and Spitex Zürich Sihl take collaboration to the next level

The Institute of Nursing and the home care organisation Spitex Zürich Sihl have signed a contract renewing their partnership. They have been working together for years now to scale up home care. The new agreement provides a secure, institutional…