2026

Participating in a Community of Practice working group of the Swiss National Science Foundation

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:24:40 GMT

During the annual meeting of the Swiss National Science Foundation NRP 83 Gender Medicine and Health, a working group is developing a common language guide for multilingual Switzerland.

Lassen sich Schlafstörungen bei Krebs durch Akupunktur verbessern?

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:41:05 GMT

Gemäss einem Cochrane Review lindert Akupunktur Schlafstörungen möglicherweise besser als keine Behandlung, kognitive Verhaltenstherapie ist jedoch wahrscheinlich wirksamer als Akupunktur.

Congratulations!

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:34:26 GMT

Chair Claudia Witt has joined the advisory board for the electronic health dossier (E-GD).

A core outcome set for the wellbeing of healthcare professionals: an international Delphi consensus study

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:49:57 GMT

Across a panel spanning 20 countries and six continents, researchers developed a 10-item Core Outcome Set to evaluate healthcare professional's wellbeing, with work–life balance, job satisfaction and quality of life emerging as the highest priorities. Other key outcomes included motivation, mental health, meaning at work, income satisfaction, work culture, professional growth and stress.

New publication: Use of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine in Berlin: baseline results from a substudy of the German National Cohort (NAKO)

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:11:28 GMT

Our latest publication in BMJ Public Health explores patterns of traditional, complementary and integrative medicine (TCIM) use among nearly 2,000 participants from the Berlin study centre of the German National Cohort (NAKO).

Hilft körperliches Training bei einer Depression?

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:04:49 GMT

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.

New publication: Assessment of patient preferences in digital health trials

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:35:56 GMT

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.

Perspective paper: Digital Twins as catalysts for Whole Person Health Mind Body Medicine in Integrative Oncology

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:16:55 GMT

In this perspective paper, we explore how Digital Twins could help extend precision oncology beyond tumor-directed care and support a broader vision of Whole Person Health Mind Body Medicine. The goal is to create systems that better reflect the complexity of people's lives.

Cancer Survivor Day 2026: In the middle of life

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:41:39 GMT

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.

Complementary therapies for multiple sclerosis: Scoping review with evidence gap map published

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:39:22 GMT

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.

Enhancing trial recruitment through a social media influencer campaign: Results published

Thu, 28 May 2026 09:02:19 GMT

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.

Randomized controlled trial on dysgeusia-specific acupuncture: Results published

Thu, 21 May 2026 11:29:05 GMT

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.

Developing self care digital trainings for people with cancer

Mon, 18 May 2026 13:06:46 GMT

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.

Podcast «Kunstlicht»: Was wir spüren, aber nicht messen können

Wed, 13 May 2026 14:01:26 GMT

Wie wird Gesundheit eigentlich gemessen? Und wie fühlt sie sich an? Hören Sie dazu in den Podcast «Kunstlicht» der Zürcher Hochschule der Künste rein.

Mind Body Medicine Kongress am 5. & 6. November 2026

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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!

New publication on the role of working alliance in digital health interventions

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:00:00 GMT

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.

Können Akupunktur und Akupressur Übelkeit und Erbrechen nach einer Operation verhindern?

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Gemäss einem Cochrane Review könnte die Stimulation am Punkt Pericard 6 helfen, postoperative Übelkeit und Erbrechen zu verhindern.

Sex representation and user preferences in pain drawing body charts in back pain research: New publication in JMIR Human Factors

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:17:04 GMT

Our new open-access study in JMIR Human Factorstakes a closer look at pain drawing body charts, a standard method used for decades to assess and communicate back pain. Based on our findings, we developed and evaluated a sex-neutral body chart.

Collaborative Design and Development of a Patient-Centered Digital Health App for Supportive Cancer Care: Participatory Study

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:58:22 GMT

In our new study, we co-designed and integrated OncoSupport+ into the clinical workflow for supportive cancer care.

Online survey: AI & Inclusive Evidence Synthesis

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:56:00 GMT

In this online survey, we invited researchers, clinicians, and methodologists to participate in a study survey exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can support more inclusive and rigorous health evidence synthesis.