15.05.18

Midwives increasingly confronted with poverty and social hardship

Midwives practising idependently are increasingly confronted with social and economic hardship in their work. A ZHAW study shows that midwives detect such difficulties very early on and support families accordingly, although these services are…

05.04.18

Fitness trackers and apps – insufficient protection of personal data

A TA SWISS study conducted by the ZHAW shows that trackers and apps are very popular in lifestyle sectors such as fitness, nutrition and well-being. However, many devices are not accurate and data protection is insufficient. ZHAW researchers…

22.03.18

Is the playground a social space open to everyone?

The Occupational Therapy Research Unit is studying how children experience playgrounds. Children with physical or mental impairments and the people accompanying them are also included in the study are. Based on the results of the study, the…

07.02.18

Reha Rheinfelden research prize awarded to researchers from Institute of Physiotherapy

The Reha Rheinfelden has awarded this year’s research prize to Markus Hildebrandt, Gabriela Fankhauser, André Meichtry and Hannu Luomajoki for their study entitled “Correlation between lumbar dysfunction and fat infiltration in lumbar multifidus…

22.01.18

MAS graduates develop app and recommendations for specialists

On 10 January 2018, Selina Süsstrunk and Sonja Rocker presented their final projects for their Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) degree in occupational therapy. They had both developed practical instruments for everyday professional practice. Anyone…

14.11.17

Statistics: Care provided by independent midwives increasing steadily

For the eighth time in a row, the Institute of Midwifery, on behalf of the Swiss Association of Midwives (SHV), provides an analysis of the data on the services of independent midwives. The data reflect the care provided to women and families during…

12.09.17

Why should I put my child on medication to treat ADHD?

In a ZHAW study, the most common reasons cited by parents of children with ADHD are emotional stress in school and family life, family problems and school performance demands. The study on parents’ decision-making processes regarding ADHD treatment…

22.06.17

Opportunities and risks of self-quantification

The research project “Quantified Self – Schnittstelle zwischen Lifestyle und Medizin” (Quantified Self – Interface between Lifestyle and Medicine) examines the consequences of self-quantification technologies. Prof. Heidrun Becker and Ursula Meidert…

07.04.17

Video clips with everyday tips for the elderly

Putting on socks, slipping on a pullover or rising from a chair – for many older people, everyday tasks like these are a challenge. As part of a research project, the Occupational Therapy Research Unit created video clips showing alternative…

15.03.17

Coping with hearing and vision impairment in everyday life

What facilitates people with hearing and vision impairments to manage everyday life? According to a ZHAW study, it is important that these individuals speak out and that the people around them offer time and patience.

02.03.17

Computer games for senior citizens: playful ways of keeping fitter in old age

Everyday activities like dressing ourselves, shopping or cooking tend to become more challenging with increasing age. Yet when such activities are no longer a matter of course, how can older people maintain their independence in everyday life?…

08.02.17

Better mobility for people with disabilities: A research project for TIXI Zürich

TIXI Zürich offers affordable transport service for people with disabilities in the canton of Zurich. The association would now like to optimise its service offerings with help from the ZHAW. The Occupational Therapy Research team has set out to…

08.02.17

Midwives in the early care of psychosocially burdened families

Independently practising midwives support many families at home after the birth of children. Thus, they could play an important role in the early assessment and care of psychosocially at-risk families. This is why researchers at the ZHAW have…