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View article: From preparedness to adaptation: Swiss hospitals’ communication strategies in a prolonged crisis
From preparedness to adaptation: Swiss hospitals’ communication strategies in a prolonged crisis Open
Background Effective communication is essential during health crises to maintain operational clarity, staff engagement, and public trust. While existing models emphasise centralised crisis response and structured messaging, few studies exa…
View article: Unveiling the metaphors of (in)formal care: understanding dementia through language
Unveiling the metaphors of (in)formal care: understanding dementia through language Open
Background and Objectives Metaphorical language is often used to articulate the complex nature of care and can provide valuable insights about it. By analyzing the language of formal and informal caregivers of people with dementia, we aime…
View article: Participatory methods in designing digital health interventions for informal caregivers of people with dementia. A systematic review
Participatory methods in designing digital health interventions for informal caregivers of people with dementia. A systematic review Open
This review sheds light on the design and development of digital interventions for dementia caregivers. The limited and heterogeneous use of participatory methods, along with inadequate reporting, hinders a clear understanding of intervent…
View article: Navigating Communication in Nursing Homes During COVID-19: Perspectives From Families, Healthcare Professionals, and Managers in Southern Switzerland—A Qualitative Study
Navigating Communication in Nursing Homes During COVID-19: Perspectives From Families, Healthcare Professionals, and Managers in Southern Switzerland—A Qualitative Study Open
Objectives This study aims to understand the effectiveness and challenges of communication strategies implemented to maintain contact between nursing home (NH) residents and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic, by considering the p…
View article: Understanding public response: Government communication during the COVID-19 crisis through the eyes of the Swiss public
Understanding public response: Government communication during the COVID-19 crisis through the eyes of the Swiss public Open
View article: Transitioning Perspectives in Digital Health Through Phenomenology Integration
Transitioning Perspectives in Digital Health Through Phenomenology Integration Open
The evolution of digital health, from its early days as eHealth to its current expansive scope, reflects a significant transformation in health care delivery and management. This transition underscores the integration of digital technologi…
View article: The importance of a healthy lifestyle to prevent mental health problems during crisis situations: evidence from Corona Immunitas Ticino
The importance of a healthy lifestyle to prevent mental health problems during crisis situations: evidence from Corona Immunitas Ticino Open
Aim The increasing frequency of epidemic, climate, and political crisis situations, compounded by modern life stress, is associated with a rise in mental health problems. Unhealthy lifestyle, including unhealthy eating habits, insufficient…
View article: Culturally Adapting the World Health Organization Digital Intervention for Family Caregivers of People With Dementia (iSupport): Community-Based Participatory Approach
Culturally Adapting the World Health Organization Digital Intervention for Family Caregivers of People With Dementia (iSupport): Community-Based Participatory Approach Open
Background Informal caregivers of people with dementia are at high risk of developing mental and physical distress because of the intensity of the care provided. iSupport is an evidence-based digital program developed by the World Health O…
View article: Adapting iSupport program around the world: a cross‐cultural study
Adapting iSupport program around the world: a cross‐cultural study Open
Background iSupport is an online evidence‐based intervention developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) to provide training and support to informal caregivers of people with dementia. WHO provides general guidelines to support countr…
View article: Dementia prevalence in Southern Switzerland across community‐dwelling and institutionalised older adults – the SwissDEM study
Dementia prevalence in Southern Switzerland across community‐dwelling and institutionalised older adults – the SwissDEM study Open
Background Epidemiological evidence on dementia prevalence is outdated and still limited, and recent estimates (including those from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, IHME) may be an underestimation. Moreover, the recent WHO…
View article: iSupport Swiss: a community based participatory approach to culturally adapt the WHO online intervention for family caregivers of people with dementia
iSupport Swiss: a community based participatory approach to culturally adapt the WHO online intervention for family caregivers of people with dementia Open
Objective: Informal caregivers of people with dementia are at high risk of developing mental and physical distress because of the intensity of the care provided. iSupport is an evidence-based online program developed by the World Health Or…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 infection and cognition in community-dwelling and nursing home residents in southern Switzerland
SARS-CoV-2 infection and cognition in community-dwelling and nursing home residents in southern Switzerland Open
SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with cognitive impairment in memory, attention, and executive functions in older adults. Our findings are consistent with mechanistic evidence of the neurotropism of the virus and provide empirical suppo…
View article: Associations of multilingualism and language proficiency with cognitive functioning: epidemiological evidence from the SwissDEM study in community dwelling older adults and long-term care residents
Associations of multilingualism and language proficiency with cognitive functioning: epidemiological evidence from the SwissDEM study in community dwelling older adults and long-term care residents Open
Background We explored whether number of languages spoken and language proficiency are associated with cognitive performance among older adults living in the community and in long-term care (LTC) in Switzerland. Methods Among study partici…
View article: Strengthening adolescents’ critical health literacy and scientific literacy to tackle mis- and dis-information. A feasibility study in Switzerland
Strengthening adolescents’ critical health literacy and scientific literacy to tackle mis- and dis-information. A feasibility study in Switzerland Open
Objectives We aimed to develop and test the feasibility of a critical health literacy (CHL) and science literacy (SL) training course targeting secondary school students in Switzerland. Methods Using a community-based participatory approac…
View article: Development of hybrid immunity during a period of high incidence of Omicron infections
Development of hybrid immunity during a period of high incidence of Omicron infections Open
Background Seroprevalence and the proportion of people with neutralizing activity (functional immunity) against SARS-CoV-2 variants were high in early 2022. In this prospective, population- based, multi-region cohort study, we assessed the…
View article: Acceptance of Public Health Measures During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study of the Swiss Population’s Beliefs, Attitudes, Trust, and Information-Seeking Behavior
Acceptance of Public Health Measures During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study of the Swiss Population’s Beliefs, Attitudes, Trust, and Information-Seeking Behavior Open
Objectives: This study aimed to advance the understanding of the factors associated with population acceptance of public health measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: In January 2022, we conducted a cross-sectional survey of the S…
View article: Institutional crisis communication during the COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland. A qualitative study of the experiences of representatives of public health organizations
Institutional crisis communication during the COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland. A qualitative study of the experiences of representatives of public health organizations Open
View article: Changes in socioeconomic resources and mental health after the second COVID-19 wave (2020–2021): a longitudinal study in Switzerland
Changes in socioeconomic resources and mental health after the second COVID-19 wave (2020–2021): a longitudinal study in Switzerland Open
View article: Seroprevalence trends of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and associated risk factors: a population-based study
Seroprevalence trends of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies and associated risk factors: a population-based study Open
Purpose We aimed to assess the seroprevalence trends of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in several Swiss cantons between May 2020 and September 2021 and investigate risk factors for seropositivity and their changes over time. Methods We conducted re…
View article: Challenges of public institutional communication during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study.
Challenges of public institutional communication during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study. Open
View article: Trajectories of Seroprevalence and Neutralizing Activity of Antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in Southern Switzerland between July 2020 and July 2021: An Ongoing, Prospective Population-Based Cohort Study
Trajectories of Seroprevalence and Neutralizing Activity of Antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in Southern Switzerland between July 2020 and July 2021: An Ongoing, Prospective Population-Based Cohort Study Open
Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic continues, and evidence on infection- and vaccine-induced immunity is key. We assessed COVID-19 immunity and the neutralizing antibody response to virus variants across age groups in the Swiss population. …
View article: Dementia is (not) a natural part of ageing: a cross-sectional study on dementia knowledge and misconceptions in Swiss and Italian young adults, adults, and older adults
Dementia is (not) a natural part of ageing: a cross-sectional study on dementia knowledge and misconceptions in Swiss and Italian young adults, adults, and older adults Open
View article: The role of disability and depressive symptoms in the relation between objective cognitive performance and subjective cognitive decline
The role of disability and depressive symptoms in the relation between objective cognitive performance and subjective cognitive decline Open
Background Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) and subjective memory decline (SMD) are common among older people. Evidence linking SCD and SMD with cognitive and memory impairment is inconsistent. Moreover, little is known about the associa…
View article: It is time for health institutions to invest in persuasive communication to combat low quality information: A lesson learned from the COVID-19 infodemic
It is time for health institutions to invest in persuasive communication to combat low quality information: A lesson learned from the COVID-19 infodemic Open
OPINION article Front. Commun., 31 October 2022Sec. Health Communication Volume 7 - 2022 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fcomm.2022.1006302
View article: Decision-making on COVID-19 vaccination: A qualitative study among health care and social workers caring for vulnerable individuals
Decision-making on COVID-19 vaccination: A qualitative study among health care and social workers caring for vulnerable individuals Open
View article: Help-Seeking in Informal Family Caregivers of People with Dementia: A Qualitative Study with iSupport as a Case in Point
Help-Seeking in Informal Family Caregivers of People with Dementia: A Qualitative Study with iSupport as a Case in Point Open
Supportive measures and training interventions can improve the care of people with dementia and reduce the burden on informal caregivers, whose needs remain largely unmet. iSupport is an evidence-based online intervention developed by the …
View article: Why Vaccinate Against COVID-19? A Population-Based Survey in Switzerland
Why Vaccinate Against COVID-19? A Population-Based Survey in Switzerland Open
Objectives: This study examined factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination intention at the very beginning of the vaccination campaign in a representative sample of the population in southern Switzerland. Methods: In March 2021, we measu…
View article: Caregivers of people with dementia and mental health during COVID-19: findings from a cross-sectional study
Caregivers of people with dementia and mental health during COVID-19: findings from a cross-sectional study Open
View article: Investigating the Burden in Informal Caregivers of People with Dementia and the Modulating Impact of Individual Characteristics During the First COVID-19 Pandemic Wave: A Cross Sectional Study
Investigating the Burden in Informal Caregivers of People with Dementia and the Modulating Impact of Individual Characteristics During the First COVID-19 Pandemic Wave: A Cross Sectional Study Open
View article: Granting Access to Information Is Not Enough: Towards an Integrated Concept of Health Information Acquisition
Granting Access to Information Is Not Enough: Towards an Integrated Concept of Health Information Acquisition Open
In the WHO definition of Quality of Life, the environmental domain includes a subdomain called Opportunities for acquiring new information and skills . The information landscape has drastically changed over the past three decades, and now …