A5054005068- Health and Medical Studies
- Innovation, Technology, and Society
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Medical Practices and Rehabilitation
- Sociology and Education Studies
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation
- Social Policies and Healthcare Reform
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Digital Transformation in Industry
- Digital Innovation in Industries
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Technology Adoption and User Behaviour
- Biomedical and Engineering Education
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Information Systems Theories and Implementation
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
2011-2024
Sulzer (Switzerland)
2021-2024
Institute for Futures Studies
2006-2008
Abstract In this article we present the results of an online survey on state corporate sustainability in German companies. The focused meaning and relevance to companies, motivations behind their commitment use different management tools implement practice. Although majority companies declared that plays important role, our analysis reveals considerable differences between these companies' approaches sustainability. A cluster enables us distinguish three significantly distinct types approach...
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the major concerns in health care. In Switzerland, musculoskeletal problems represent third largest illness group with 9.4 million consultations per year. The return to work rate increased by an active treatment program and saves societal costs. However, results after rehabilitation are generally poorer patients a Southeast European cultural background than other patients. This qualitative research about LBP background, therefore, explores possible barriers...
Abstract Background Light wearable robots have the potential to assist older adults with mobility impairments in daily life by compensating for age-related decline lower extremity strength. Physiotherapists may be first point of contact these devices. Objective The aims this study were explore views and physiotherapists on as assistive devices living identify barriers facilitators their use. Methods Six (aged 72‐88 years) tested a robot (Myosuit) participated semistructured interviews. A...
This paper discusses three crucial factors for the adoption of pervasive computing in healthcare: proof medical benefit, user participation, and financial clarification. system could also differentiate healthy from unhealthy people by measuring participants step amplitude velocity.
The successful implementation of pervasive computing technologies in healthcare does not only depend on technical issues but also acceptability and acceptance issues. In this paper we focus factors that facilitate or inhibit user healthcare. We present selected findings the research project dasiaPerCoMed - Pervasive Computing Healthcarepsila. is based two case studies pre- post-clinical first study, potential for treatment acute cardiovascular diseases investigated, second multiple sclerosis...
A prototype assistive therapy chair (T-Chair) that induces exercise stimuli to improve trunk control and standing walking early after stroke has been developed. The aim of this study was assess its usability in a rehabilitation setting. Eleven physical therapists (PTs) integrated the T-Chair into programs 15 patients post stroke. Each patient performed on average four individual sessions under PTs' supervision. Usability assessed using questionnaires, diaries focus group interviews with...
Physical activity promotion in people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is focus of research and public health. Patient-centred interventions like counselling are promising approaches to help patients reducing sedentary behaviour. Aim the present study investigate if a physical program during pulmonary rehabilitation increases level daily life COPD. A two-armed, single blind randomised controlled trial including 56 COPD will be conducted an outpatient rehabilitation. Patients...
Background Direct access to physiotherapy requires physiotherapists recognize red flags and determine adequate management plans.Purpose Investigate Swiss physiotherapists' ability diagnose triage patients in a simulated direct setting whether their characteristics were associated with correct diagnoses decision-making.Methods We conducted national online survey using questionnaire containing 12 first-contact case scenarios. A linear mixed model estimated scores for decisions, differences...
The successful implementation of Pervasive Computing technologies in healthcare does not only depend on technical issues but also acceptability and acceptance issues. In this paper we focus factors that facilitate or inhibit user healthcare. We present sele
The aim of this study was to explore what extent a combined counselling and pulmonary rehabilitation program (PR) influences the perception physical activity (PA) motivation for behavioral change in PA individuals with COPD. results previous quantitative trial that investigated effect treatment on daily were inconclusive. It is conjectured more targeted tailoring PR intervention could improve its effectiveness.Eighteen COPD (median age 69, 8 females) who had participated PneumoReha...
<b>Hintergrund:</b> Der Direktzugang zur Physiotherapie birgt die Chance, antizipierte Engpässe im Gesundheitswesen zu verhindern. Schweizer Physiotherapeuten befürworten mehrheitlich dessen Einführung. <b>Ziel:</b> Die vorliegende Studie analysierte Entscheidungen von beim Erstkontakt mit Patienten. <b>Methode:</b> An 7874 Mitglieder des Physiotherapieverbands wurde ein zuvor validierter Fragebogen 12 klinischen Fallbeispielen geschickt. Teilnehmer entschieden für jedes Fallbeispiel, ob...
<b>Hintergrund:</b> Mit der Einführung Bologna-Reform im Jahr 2006 wurde das Ausbildungssystem Physiotherapeuten in Schweiz auf akademisches Niveau angehoben. Dies hat zu einer Diskussion hinsichtlich des Direktzugangs zur Physiotherapie geführt. <b>Ziel:</b> Ziel dieser Fragebogenuntersuchung war es, die Einstellung von zum Direktzugang erfahren und ob sie sich einen zutrauen. <b>Methode:</b> Nach kulturellen sprachlichen Validierung Befragungsinstrumente Fragebogen Mai 2010 an Mitglieder...
Die digitale Selbstvermessung, auch Quantified Self (QS) genannt, bezeichnet das Messen und Aufzeichnen von Körperparametern -zuständen mittels Anwenderprogrammen (Apps) Wearables. Das geschieht meist zum Zweck der Effizienzsteigerung Selbstoptimierung für mehr Wohlbefinden eine bessere Gesundheit. In Medizin wird QS erst zögerlich eingesetzt, da die Qualität Apps, insbesondere in Datenschutzbelangen, unzureichend ist Wirksamkeitsevidenz weitgehend fehlt. Der Artikel basiert auf Ergebnissen...
Abstract A prototype system aimed at improving arm function and trunk control after stroke has been developed that combines mixed-reality (MR) feedback with a mobile seat (Holoreach). The purpose of this study was to assess the usability Holoreach in rehabilitation setting from both patient therapist perspective. Ten therapists (eight physiotherapists two occupational therapists) used device their regular therapy programs for fifteen patients issues. Each received four individual sessions...
A prototype visual feedback system has been developed to assess and improve movement disorders related neck pain. The aim of this study was the usability in a rehabilitation setting. Twelve physical therapists integrated device into their regular therapy programs for 24 pain patients with disorders. Each patient performed three individual sessions under therapist supervision. Usability assessed by using diaries, System Scale, focus group or personal interviews. Based on an overall rating...
Abstract This paper explores the question of how non-human actors contribute to acceptability technologies. Acceptance and technologies were examined as network formation not, in conventional technology acceptance models, adoption by individual human actors. Using approach translation sociology, work necessary for was examined. As a result, (technical) actibelt®-Actor-Network five modes their effects on patients identified. The different show that actors, such events, meetings, graphs,...