News
2026
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New publication: Assessment of patient preferences in digital health trials
In our newly published study, we developed and tested a fully automated procedure for assessing patient preferences in digital health trials with two active treatment options. Importantly, the assessment was designed to not only capture patient preferences, but also to support patients in their treatment decision-making process.
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Hilft körperliches Training bei einer Depression?
Gemäss einem Cochrane Review ist körperliches Training – über einen kurzen Zeitraum betrachtet – bei Depressionen möglicherweise hilfreich und wirkt wahrscheinlich ähnlich gut wie Psychotherapie oder Antidepressiva.
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Cancer Survivor Day 2026: In the middle of life
On June 13th, Cancer Survivors Day 2026 of the Comprehensive Cancer Center Zurich brought together cancer survivors, families, patient organizations, healthcare professionals, and researchers for a day dedicated to encounters, happiness, and life beyond cancer. Happily, we contributed with a plenary talk and a booth presenting our ongoing study ICanSelfCare.
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Complementary therapies for multiple sclerosis: Scoping review with evidence gap map published
In our scoping review and evidence gap map, we mapped 83 studies (46 systematic reviews and 37 randomized controlled trials) across 63 complementary therapies and 30 core outcomes relevant to people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The findings highlight both the growing interest in complementary therapies and the urgent need for larger, adequately powered trials that assess outcomes meaningful to people living with MS.
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Enhancing trial recruitment through a social media influencer campaign: Results published
Our new publication explored the impact of a paid social media influencer campaign on recruitment for the MeMaF study, a digitally supported care model for young women with severe menstrual pain in Germany.
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Randomized controlled trial on dysgeusia-specific acupuncture: Results published
In our recently published randomized controlled trial, we explored dysgeusia-specific acupuncture over 8 weeks combined with self-acupressure for cancer patients experiencing both chemotherapy-induced dysgeusia and cancer-related fatigue. No relevant group differences were observed. However, the intervention design of this study is notable.
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Developing self care digital trainings for people with cancer
In our recently published paper, we report on the development of digital trainings enabling people with cancer to self-administer self care techniques. Using an implementation research method and a participative process helped ensure that the digital trainings were not only evidence-based, but also relevant, understandable, and applicable in real-world oncology care.
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Podcast «Kunstlicht»: Was wir spüren, aber nicht messen können
Wie wird Gesundheit eigentlich gemessen? Und wie fühlt sie sich an? Hören Sie dazu in den Podcast «Kunstlicht» der Zürcher Hochschule der Künste rein.
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Mind Body Medicine Kongress am 5. & 6. November 2026
Am 5. & 6. November 2026 findet im hochalpinen Ferienort Pontresina auf 1800 m ü.M. der 2. Schweizer Mind Body Medicine Kongress für Fachpersonen aus dem Gesundheitsbereich statt. Melden Sie sich jetzt an!
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New publication on the role of working alliance in digital health interventions
In our newly published paper, we explored the role of the working alliance in digital healh interventions. Our findings suggest suggest that effective design requires defined treatment elements and a clear concept for how to create connectedness between users and the application.