Patient experiences help improve health care for migrant women
The study by Prof. Dr. Dr. Thomas Abel and his team identified social, economic and cultural factors that shape migration-related inequalities in health care for women with chronic diseases in Switzerland. Based on patients' experiences and including them in all phases of the project, specific recommendations were developed to improve access to health care.
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Spitex uses its data to optimise client satisfaction and quality of care
The study of Prof. Dr. Julia Dratva and her team aimed at deepening the knowledge about the supply, demand and quality of home care in Switzerland. The project analysed the potential of the still little-used data-base of the Swiss Home Care Association (Spitex) and developed it further.
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Older adults express their choices to guide the long-term care policy
The study of Prof. Dr. Santos-Eggimann and her team found that older adults' views on long-term care are adapted to the needs for assistance and possible support from a spouse. Men more often than women favour care at home without professional intervention. There is a growing interest in sheltered housing.
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Impact of scientific evidence on regional differences in medical services provision is smaller than expected
Chronic diseases are treated differently depending on geographic region. The study by Prof. Dr. Schwenkglenks and his team found no association between the strength of evidence of clinical guidelines and geographic variation. It also found that guidelines that advise the use of a service tend to be followed more strongly than those discouraging it.
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