- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Healthcare Systems and Practices
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Health, Medicine and Society
- Diabetes Management and Research
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Health and Medical Studies
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
- Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Global Health Care Issues
- Employment and Welfare Studies
Centre universitaire de médecine générale et santé publique, Lausanne
2019-2025
University of Lausanne
2016-2025
Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine
2009-2018
Swiss Health Observatory
2017
University Hospital of Lausanne
2007-2013
Cochrane
2012
Health Services Research & Development
2004-2010
University of Washington
2004-2010
Society of General Internal Medicine
2010
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
2004-2010
Interprofessional collaboration (IPC) is becoming more widespread in primary care due to the increasing complex needs of patients. However, its implementation can be challenging. We aimed identify barriers and facilitators IPC settings.An overview reviews was carried out. Nine databases were searched, two independent reviewers took part review selection, data extraction quality assessment. A thematic synthesis out highlight main facilitators, according type their level intervention (system,...
The association between patient satisfaction and survey response is only partly understood. In this study, we describe the average rate across hospital surveys, model propensity to respond for individual patients.Secondary analysis of responses (166'014 respondents) scores rates obtained in 717 annual surveys conducted 2011 2015 at 164 Swiss hospitals. score was 5 items scored 0 10. individuals modeled as function that predicted best observed surveys.Among ranged from 16.1 80.0% (pooled...
Interprofessional collaboration (IPC) is increasingly used but diversely implemented in primary care. We aimed to assess the effectiveness of IPC care settings.An overview (review systematic reviews) was carried out. searched nine databases and employed a double selection data extraction method. Patient-related outcomes were categorized, results coded as improvement (+), worsening (-), mixed (?) or no change (0).34 reviews included. Six types identified: (large scope) (n = 8),...
Most claims-based frailty instruments have been designed for group stratification of older populations according to the risk adverse health outcomes and not itself. We aimed develop validate a tool based on one-year hospital discharge data Fried's phenotype (FP).We used three-stage development/validation approach. First, we created clinical knowledge-driven electronic score (eFS) calculated as number deficient organs/systems among 18 critical ones identified from International Statistical...
The COVID-19 pandemic exerted unprecedented pressure on healthcare systems worldwide, leading governments and hospitals to postpone elective procedures prioritize care for patients. Cancer patients, who often require frequent interactions with hospital services, may have been disproportionately affected by these disuptions in delivery. This study aimed analyze compare provided cancer non-cancer inpatients during the lockdown post-lockdown periods Switzerland. analyzed comprehensive adult...
Abstract Background Healthcare systems worldwide face critical shortages of healthcare professionals (HCPs), threatening care quality and system sustainability. In Switzerland, limited training capacities further worsen the situation. While factors, such as job satisfaction, work-life balance, burnout, are well-documented, most studies focus on specific professions, limiting their generalizability. This study provides an interprofessional analysis HCPs' experiences regarding working...
To identify factors associated with intent to stay in hospital among five different categories of healthcare professionals using an adapted version the conceptual model (CMIS).A cross-sectional survey targeting Lausanne University Hospital employees performed fall 2011. Multigroup structural equation modeling was used test CMIS professional groups. Measures Satisfaction, self-fulfillment, workload, working conditions, burnout, overall job satisfaction, institutional identification and...
Objectives: To evaluate the association between alcohol screening results and health status or mortality in elderly patients. Design: Cross‐sectional longitudinal cohort studies. Setting: Primary care clinics at seven Veterans Affairs medical centers. Participants: A total of 16,958 male patients aged 65 older. Measurements: Alcohol questionnaires were used to divide into four mutually exclusive groups: drinkers who screened negative positive for problem drinking nondrinkers (in previous...
To examine the association between overweight/obesity and several self-reported chronic diseases, symptoms disability measures.Data from eleven European countries participating in Survey of Health, Ageing Retirement Europe were used. 18,584 non-institutionalised individuals aged 50 years over with BMI > or = 18.5 (kg/m2) included. was categorized into normal weight (BMI 18.5-24.9), overweight 25.0-29.9) obesity 30). Dependent variables 13 diagnosed conditions, 11 health complaints,...
ObjectivesTo assess the effectiveness of implementing guidelines, coupled with individual feedback, on antibiotic prescribing behaviour primary care physicians in Switzerland.