Latest Contributions Handbook IPE tutorsThe “Handbook for tutors at interprofessional training wards” was compiled during a study trip to Sweden and subsequent discussion rounds. The practical guide contains a large number of didactic aids … APNs in Swiss Primary Careformative works evaluates the implementation of ANPs in primary care settings. Evaluation covers the following aspects: Acceptance, Satisfaction & Experience of Care Role, Competencies & Tasks of NP Interprofessional Collaboration … Interprofessional Training – elaborating a blueprint for IPE in GermanyAs an effect of experience gathered in Sweden, several clinical training wards are opened now in Germany. Most projects are linked to the IPE initiative taken by the Robert Bosch … VAMOS retention study of Bachelors in the Health Sector in North Rhine-WestphaliaSince 2010, the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) has played a leading role in the academisation of health care professions in Germany with 5 courses of study in nursing, … Sottas, B., Josi, R., Gysin, S., Essig, S. 2019. Implementing Advanced Practice Nurses in Swiss primary care.In: Eurohealth, Vol.25, No.4 Swiss primary care is at an early stage of implementing the APN role. It reveals that despite scepticism from GPs, the first pilot projects are implemented … Prevention of Healthcare-associated Infections – Needs in Education & TrainingHealthcare-associated infections (HAI) are a common problem in healthcare. Even though Switzerland is at 6 percent of the European average (2017 survey), the untapped potential of 35-55% preventable HAI must … Sottas, B., Josi, R., Gysin, S., Essig, S. 2019. Implementing Advanced Practice Nurses in Swiss primary care.In: Eurohealth, Vol.25, No.4:25-28Hospices resp. specialised palliative care in long-term careformative works has conducted a benefit study on the qualitative and quantitative aspects of specialized palliative care in long-term care and hospices. From a qualitative point of view, it was … Gysin, S., Sottas, B., Odermatt, M., Essig, S. 2019. Advanced practice nurses’ and general practitioners’ views on introducing the advanced practice nurse role to Swiss primary care: a qualitative study.BMC Family Practice.Sottas, B. 2017. Skill-mix innovations and developments in primary and chronic care settings in Switzerland.In: Wismar M, Glinos I A, Sagan A.(eds.) Patients, peers, professionals.. European Health Observatory, Brussels.Family caregivers in critical end-of-life situations (NRP 67)Many people would prefer to spend their last days at home. Family members, friends, and acquaintances are often committed to fulfilling this wish. Nevertheless, many people die in hospitals or … Sottas, B., Mentrup. C., Meyer, P.C. 2016: Interprofessional Education and Practice in SwedenIn: International Journal of Health Professions IJHP, Vol. 3, Issue 1: 8-15.Sottas, B., Mentrup. C., Meyer, P.C. 2016: Interprofessional Education and Practice in SwedenIn: International Journal of Health Professions IJHP, Vol. 3, Issue 1: 8-15.Health UniversitiesAs early as the 1970s, the OECD and the WHO postulated that a different type of training institution was needed for modern learning and more effective action in the health … Sottas, B., Höppner, H., Kickbusch, I., Pelikan, J., Probst, J. 2013: Educating Health Professionals: an Intersectoral Policy ApproachCareum, Zurich.Responsive access structures – changes of perspective and border shifts in primary careThe way in which citizens and patients gain access to healthcare is central. Who can they turn to if they have an acute health problem and need professional help? Where … Sottas 2011: Learning Outcomes for Health Professions: The Concept of the Swiss Competencies FrameworkGMS Zeitschrift für MedizinischeAusbildung2011, Vol. 28(1).Panfil E., Sottas B. 2009: Where do the best come from? Global competition in education. Who trains the competent healthcare professionals of the future?Careum Working Paper 2. Careum Zurich
