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A quarter of a century of growth and innovation
Anniversary celebration 25 years INS
Universitätsspital Basel
On September 5, 2025, we will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Institute of Nursing Science (INS). We are planning an all-day celebration with a varied program. Under the motto "25 Years of Growth", we will present our achievements in the areas of education and research over the past 25 years, show the practical effects of these advances and provide an outlook on future developments. Numerous experts from the field and from our partnerships will enrich the program with a wide range of contributions
Mental health and well-being: Investing in mental prosperity
Mental Health Network Conference Switzerland
USI/SUPSI East Campus, Lugano-Viganello
Mental health and health research professionals will come together to engage in inspiring discussions and provide new food for thought. This conference aims to create a platform at the interface between public and mental health. It will be held in conjunction with the Swiss Public Health Conference.
"Megatrends: effects and challenges for case management"
22. Swiss Case Management Congress
Welle7 Workspace in Bern
Future stress, a tense global situation, a continuous rise in mental stress, increasing complexity - the case management world is facing new challenges. At the 22nd Swiss Case Management Congress, we will discuss what opportunities and challenges these developments mean for practice. The focus will be on key megatrends and their implications for the case management of tomorrow. The main differences between case management in 2025 and 2050 will be highlighted.
"Complex geriatric trauma"
7th Orthogeriatric Day
Universitätsspital Zürich
After the successful OGD 2024 in Lucerne with over 150 participants, we look forward to welcoming you in Zurich in 2025 - together with Prof. Dr. H. C. Pape and Dr. G. Freystätter as local hosts.
The focus is on the topic of "Complex geriatric trauma", which requires interprofessional collaboration. You can expect: a varied program, supported by 10 specialist societies, with 72 continuing education points.
Highlights include two keynotes:
- Silvia Brunner on the nursing perspective
- Prof. Dr. Bergita Ganse on smart implants for osteoporosis
Also this year: poster session, workshops, plenary and parallel sessions.
IMPACT - Swiss Implementation Science Network
5th years of webinars
online (a Zoom link will be emailed to you on the day of the webinar)
AI in Health Care – from Science to Clinical Practice
How can findings from implementation research be transferred into practice? And what opportunities and hurdles does the concrete application of artificial intelligence in cancer care present?
Our two international speakers will address these questions:
🔹 Per Nilsen, PhD, Linköping University, Sweden - "Artificial Intelligence (AI) Implementation in Health Care - Lessons Learned from Implementation Science"
🔹 Julian Hong, MD, MS, UCSF, USA - "A Clinical Example of AI Implementation in Cancer Care: Opportunities and Barriers"
An exciting opportunity for anyone interested in the future of healthcare and the role of AI.
Register now and secure your place!
"LIFE B. Braun Lecture"
National strategy for spinal cord injury: A pacemaker for inclusion
University of Lucerne, Lecture Hall 1
The lecture highlights the QSL strategy as an example of cross-sector collaboration. At the center: participation, self-determination and inclusion. Nine fields of action show how structural gaps can be closed and synergies used for other chronic diseases - with lasting benefits for the entire health and social system.
Personal details: Heidi Hanselmann was a member of the cantonal government of St. Gallen for many years, President of the GDK, is now involved in REGA and the National Park, among other things, and brings with her a strongly networked social and health policy perspective.
We look forward to your participation!
Integrated care: Visions for the Swiss Rehabilitation Landscape
«2. LIFE Forum Rehabilitation»
University of Lucerne, Lecture Hall 5
On September 18, 2025, the Lucerne Initiative for Functioning, Health and Wellbeing (LIFE) is hosting a national forum at the University of Lucerne. The focus will be on integrated and coordinated care in the Swiss rehabilitation landscape.
Two keynotes will highlight the role of integrated care in the Health 2030 strategy and in Germany. Five flashtalks will show inspiring examples from practice, care, pediatric rehabilitation, patient perspectives and digital coordination (ePD). In the panel discussion, stakeholders from politics, practice, insurance and patients will discuss how rehabilitation can contribute to better care.
🎯 Target group: Health, social and insurance professionals
💡 Costs: Participation free of charge - online registration required
🎓 Credits: 3 Physioswiss points, recognized by the Occupational Therapy Association
Register now and be part of the discussion!
"Psyche, people, brain - psychiatry at the center"
SGPP Congress
Congress Center Basel
On September 18-19, 2025, the PSY Congress - the most important national meeting for psychiatry and psychotherapy - will take place at the Congress Center Basel. Under the motto "Psyche, people, brain - psychiatry at the center", you can expect exciting keynotes from international experts as well as a varied program with workshops, symposia and posters.
Health-promoting leadership - healthy employees
3rd Leadership Symposium of the Directorate of Nursing and MTTB (DPM)
Universitätsspital Zürich, Direktion Pflege und MTTB (DPM), Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zürich
In times of a shortage of skilled workers, leadership behavior with a focus on health is essential. This applies in particular to the area of direct patient care. Only those who are healthy themselves can help people to become healthy. This makes health-promoting leadership all the more important.
Our speakers:
- Prof. Michael West, Professor of Organisational Psychology, Lancaster University
- Prof. Sabine Hahn, Head of the Department of Nursing, Bern University of Applied Sciences
- Dr. Settimio Monteverde, Co-Head of Clinical Ethics, University Hospital Zurich
Further information on the event and registration can be found at: 3. Leadership Symposium of the Directorate of Nursing and MTTB (DPM) - USZ
"People and technology in healthcare - innovation through assistance systems?"
LEP, language of digitization in the healthcare sector
University Psychiatric Clinics (UPK) Basel, Wilhelm Klein-Strasse 27, 4002 Basel
You can look forward to exciting presentations on bots, robotics, voice assistance systems, sensor technology and wearables as well as inspiring discussions from science, practice and industry. Take the opportunity to learn about the latest research results from Switzerland, Germany and Austria and to network.
Registration by October 21, 2025 at the latest
PFLEGE SCHAFFT WISSEN! Für die Praxis - In der Praxis
20 years of the Swiss Nursing Science Foundation - Anniversary conference
Research and teaching building of the Children's Hospital Zurich, Zurich (CH)
You can look forward to exciting presentations, practical examples and stimulating discussions. The conference will provide valuable impetus for further establishing and strengthening evidence-based care in the Swiss healthcare system. In addition to a look back at two decades of successful work by the foundation, the focus will also be on the future: the aim of this event is to motivate and inspire nurses to pursue a scientific career.
The following topics are discussed
- Reflection on change over the last two decades and expectations of nursing science
- Contribution of nursing science to the achievement of health policy goals and thus to the improvement of health care
- Innovations with a direct impact on clinical nursing practice
- international trends in nursing and requirements for the future of nursing science
Program: Anniversary conference program
Register now online and secure the early bird discount - valid until October 19, 2025
Lebensqualität für schwerstkranke Kinder zu Hause
Pro Pallium Foundation, Olten
FHNW in Olten (Riggenbachstrasse 16)
Around 10,000 seriously ill children live in Switzerland - and the number is rising. The symposium highlights gaps in care and interface problems, discusses political and practical solutions and gives affected families and professionals a voice. Together with specialists, those affected and institutions, we will discuss the challenges and opportunities of better care in the home environment. The focus will be on the experiences of families, inputs on current developments and roundtable discussions on systemic framework conditions. Take the opportunity to think along, join in the discussion and provide impetus for greater support for the children and families affected.
Link to the website
True IMPACT – Providing Innovation for Patients and the Public
4th Swiss Implementation Science Confernce 2026
University of Zurich
The conference brings together researchers, practitioners and decision-makers to discuss how implementation science can close the gap between research and practice. Swiss and international projects, innovative methods and practical tools for sustainable impact will be presented. Take the opportunity to exchange experiences, make contacts and further develop implementation science together.
Abstract submission is open until September 1, 2025.
Events Germany-Austria-Switzerland
1. Advanced Nursing Practice - Networking Day
UMIT TIROL
UMIT TIROL, Hall in Tirol
The ANP Networking Day creates space for exchange, innovation and interprofessional learning. The focus is on developments in the DACH region, new care models and education and training. Workshops and keynote speeches invite participants to think together about advanced nursing practice. The aim is to connect perspectives and promote long-term partnerships.
Further information Register now at: www.umit-tirol.at/anmeldung-anp
"6th Austrian Nursing Science University Conference 2025"
FH Kärnten
The University Day offers graduates an opportunity to present their current qualification papers in the form of empirical research or literature papers, which are selected in a review process, to a specialist audience beyond their university and to nursing practice. Beyond the professional discourse with colleagues, the University Day also provides an opportunity for young researchers to network.
"Processes and results of person-centered dementia research"
D-A-CH Symposium «Dementia Care Research»
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (DE), Magdeburger Strasse 24
The D-A-CH symposium "Dementia Care Research" focuses on research approaches and research Research strategies that adopt a person-centered approach. We are looking forward to poster contributions that deal in a theoretical, methodological, methodological methodological or empirical way with the following main topics:
- Measuring and describing the quality of life of people with dementia and their supporting actors
- Survey and interpretation of challenging behavioral patterns of people with dementia People with dementia
- Development, implementation and evaluation of complex interventions for People with dementia.
- Participation of people with dementia in research and science-based decision
Decision making in healthcare.
Link to the website
Program
Registration by 01.09.25 to igpw@uk-halle.de
Dräger Focus Day - Delirium
A scientific journey on the topic of delirium
Klinik Barmelweid, 5017 Barmelweid
Under the scientific direction of PD Dr. med. Mathias Schlögl, we will devote a day to the complex topic of delirium. Seven experts will highlight the latest findings on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and aftercare and show which interprofessional skills and communication strategies are crucial for successful care.
A particular highlight will be the report by former ski racer Daniel Albrecht, who will give an impressive account of his treatment time and in particular the challenges between coma and delirium. The morning will be dedicated to recognizing, understanding and training delirium, while the afternoon will focus on interprofessional care and ethical issues.
The overarching aim of the Focus Day is to incorporate the latest findings from teaching and research on the topics of prevention, diagnostics, treatment and aftercare into our daily work. The aim is not only to expand our specialist knowledge, but also to develop our personality and skills. Where necessary, the day also aims to change our behavior in order to further improve the care of delirium patients.
The focus day offers a unique opportunity to deepen specialist knowledge, expand skills and sharpen the focus on the needs of patients and their relatives.
"Security:trust:relationship=quality of care"
Austrian Nursing Congress25
Austria Center Vienna, Vienna (AT)
The pflegekongress25 will take place on November 27 and 28, 2025 at the Austria Center Vienna. Under the motto "safety:trust:relationship = quality of care", the focus will be on the cornerstones of high-quality care. The program shows how modern technologies, new educational approaches and practice-oriented models are shaping the nursing practice of tomorrow. Highlights include the PosterWalk with the latest research findings and the trade fair exhibition with innovations from the care sector.
"Wound treatment - innovative, scientific and social"
08. Nuremberg Wound Congress
Meistersingerhalle, Nuremberg (DE)
The 8th Nuremberg Wound Congress (WUKO) 2025 will take place in the Meistersingerhalle and is one of the largest wound congresses in Germany with almost 2,000 participants. Under the motto "Wound treatment - innovative, scientific and social", you can expect exciting main sessions, contributions from specialist societies and over 30 practice-oriented courses. The congress will be accompanied by a large industry exhibition with the latest products and interactive lunch sessions. Take the opportunity to present your own research project as an abstract, poster or lecture