Retrospective cohort study on diabetic foot syndrome (DFS)
Procedure The aim of the project was to collect demographic data and healing outcomes of patients with diabetic foot syndrome (DFS) in three interprofessional foot centres in German-speaking Switzerland. The study examined the care of people with DFS at the cantonal hospitals of Lucerne and St. Gallen as well as at Emmental Hospital in Burgdorf […]
Opti-Q Multimorbidity
Approach The goal of the Opti-Q Multimorbidity project was to implement the practice recommendations for multimorbidity in primary care in different regions of Switzerland. The focus was on patient-centered care and on strengthening interprofessional collaboration in various primary care settings. The project was supported, among others, by the PGV Fund of Health Promotion Switzerland Foundation. […]
Vaccination Status and Behavior of Healthcare Professionals Against Seasonal Influenza and COVID-19
Approach The aim of the project was to assess the vaccination status and vaccination behavior of healthcare professionals working in primary care in Switzerland with regard to seasonal influenza during two different time periods, as well as COVID-19 during the second survey period. The focus was on comparing vaccination behavior before and during the COVID-19 […]
Influenza Vaccination in Patients with Noncommunicable Diseases
Approach The aim of the project was to analyze the influence of cantonal legal frameworks and prevention activities for influenza vaccination on the influenza vaccination rate among persons aged 60 to 85 years—with and without noncommunicable chronic diseases (NCDs). The study was conducted in collaboration with the Institute of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention at the […]
Diabetes Project III
Approach The aim of the project was the systematic application of the Diabetes Score of the Swiss Society of Endocrinology and Diabetology (SGED) in outpatient primary care. The score was applied retrospectively (2017) and prospectively (2018) to record the quality of care for people with diabetes in a structured manner and to make it comparable […]