Armin Gemperli

Perceptions and Expectations of Academic Knowledge in Swiss Paramedicine (SWISS PEAK)

Felix Brinkmann, Loric Stuby, Clemens Meier, Thierry Spichiger et autres

Objectives: Paramedic education in Switzerland remains vocational despite ongoing academic development internationally. This study examined Swiss emergency medical services (EMS) professionals’ attitudes toward opportunity- and threat-related items concerning academic development and whether these attitudes varied by academic degree status and the perceived …

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Cost-effectiveness of (sub)acute rehabilitation services for spinal cord injury: a retrospective cohort analysis

Stefan Metzger, Boris Polanco, Inge Eriks-Hoogland, Armin Gemperli et autres

BACKGROUND: The global rise in disability and healthcare spending has intensified the need for cost-effective rehabilitation. Spinal cord injury/disease (SCI/D), though relatively rare, is associated with high costs and complex care needs, making it an ideal condition to study efficient resource allocation …

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From Describing Family Caregiver Burden to Developing Supportive Solutions

Armin Gemperli

Abstract: Family caregiver burden, the physical, emotional, and financial strain experienced by informal caregivers, has been well documented for nearly a century. Early 20th-century observations highlighted the toll of caring for chronically ill relatives, noting how prolonged care could strain family relations …

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Integrating Emergency Medical Services Into Health Systems for Continuous and Resilient Care

Gina Marie Gerlach, Sarah Maria Esther Jerjen, Armin Gemperli

Objectives: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are central to acute care, disaster response, and public health. Yet prehospital data in many systems remain disconnected from hospital and follow-up outcomes. This paper examines how fragmented, unidirectional data flows limit quality assurance, system learning, and …

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Paying family carers requires a fit-for-purpose instrument: Lessons from Switzerland

Armin Gemperli

Switzerland has recently expanded financial support for family caregiving not through a dedicated carer allowance, but by routing payments through professional home care reimbursement. Following Federal Supreme Court rulings, relatives without nursing qualifications can be paid for reimbursable nursing tasks when contracted …

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Effectiveness of Robot-Assisted Versus Conventional Occupational Therapy on Changes in Upper Extremity Function After Cervical Spinal Cord Injury (Armeo X-over Trial): Study Protocol of a Randomised Crossover Trial

Chantal Wunderlin, Flavia Bürgisser, Armin Gemperli, Claudio Perret et autres

Robot-assisted therapy (RT) is increasingly implemented in rehabilitation, yet evidence on its effectiveness in improving upper extremity function after cervical spinal cord injury (cSCI) remains limited. Therefore, this randomised crossover study aims to investigate the effects of unilateral RT compared to conventional …

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Evaluating the modified spinal cord injury secondary conditions scale (SCI-SCS) combining severity and mortality-based weights

Ana Oña, Vegard Strøm, Carla Sabariego, Armin Gemperli et autres

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Effective and Efficient Rehabilitation. What Works Best for Persons With SCI During (Sub)Acute Phase of Rehabilitation?

Boris Polanco, Inge Eriks-Hoogland, Armin Gemperli, Diana Pacheco Barzallo

Objective: To estimate the effectiveness and efficiency of comprehensive rehabilitation in improving the score of the spinal cord independence measure III (SCIM) for individuals with spinal cord injury/disease (SCI/D). Design: Observational cohort study. Setting: A specialized spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation clinic …

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Contextual Factors Affecting Continuity of Follow-Up Care After Hospital Discharge for Patients with Chronic Diseases in Sudan: A Qualitative Study with Causal Loop Diagram Insights

Asma Mohamedsharif, Armin Gemperli

This study aims to identify factors influencing the continuity of follow-up care after hospital discharge from the perspectives of physicians and key healthcare stakeholders and map their interactions to facilitate understanding of dynamic relationships. We conducted audio-recorded semi-structured interviews with 17 participants …

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Risk prediction for major postoperative complications in people with chronic spinal cord injury/disorder and stage III and IV pressure injury

Carina Fähndrich, Armin Gemperli, Michael Baumberger, Michael Harder et autres

BACKGROUND: Approximately 20% of flap surgeries in people with spinal cord injury/disorder and stage III and IV pressure injury result in a major complication requiring re-surgery. Although several factors are associated with postoperative complications according to the literature, there is no risk …

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Excess healthcare utilization and costs linked to chronic conditions: a comparative study of nine European countries

Boris Polanco, Ana Oña, Armin Gemperli, Diana Pacheco Barzallo

The increasing prevalence of chronic conditions is a significant challenge for healthcare systems worldwide, not only from a public health perspective but also for the aggregate cost that these represent. This paper estimates the additional use of healthcare services due to chronic …

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Satisfaction With Home Care Services and Its Related Factors for Persons With Spinal Cord Injury: A National Community Survey

Aylin Wagner, Mirjam Brach, Anke Scheel‐Sailer, Manuela Friedli et autres

In order to live independently at home, persons with spinal cord injury (SCI) often require professional home care. The role of the care coordinator remains unclear, as it can be fulfilled by the general practitioner or an SCI specialist, as well as …

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