Health Research and Development
Five health care research units
Five profession-specific research units are together under one roof and make an important contribution to quality assurance and the further development of health care.
Occupational Therapy Research Unit
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The research and development in this unit aims to ensure the quality of occupational therapy services for individuals and groups in the context of the provision of health care. We deal with research questions from health care practice and answer them in close cooperation with interdisciplinary partners. The results flow back into practice through publications as well as our degree and continuing education programmes.
Public Health Research Unit
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The Public Health Research Unit deals with issues of health promotion and prevention, epidemiology, determinants of health problems, as well as health systems and the provision of health care.
Midwifery Research Unit
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The Midwifery Research Unit promotes evidence-based midwifery practice, quality assurance of the work of midwives, and needs-based care during pregnancy, birth, and early childhood. The focus is on providing the best possible care for women, children, and families during pregnancy and birth, in the postpartum period and while breastfeeding.
Nursing Science Research Unit
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The Nursing Science Research Unit is committed to the further development and strengthening of clinical, professional, and informal nursing within its four focal areas of nursing in acute care, nursing in the home, family-centred nursing, and community-based integrated care. To this end, it conducts institutional, national, and international research projects in close cooperation with partners from research and clinical practice.
Physiotherapy Research Unit
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The Physiotherapy Research Unit promotes the quality and further development of physiotherapy and engages in teaching degree and continuing education programmes. The team includes scientists involved in physiotherapy, psychology, sociology, and kinesiology. A modern laboratory for motion analysis and mobile measuring equipment form the core of the unit’s research infrastructure.
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Latest 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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International Affairs
The ZHAW frequently carries out research with international partners, placing a particular focus on Europe.
The campus of the School of Health Sciences at a glance.
Are you also interested in an overseas study visit? Don't hesitate to contact us.