
Advancing Sustainability and Network Growth in Person-Centred Practice Across Switzerland [A060] Har passerat
Onsdag 6 maj 2026 09:00 - 11:15 Poster Arena
Rapportör: Susanne Knüppel LauenerSpår: Poster session, Healthcare Governance
Background: Since 2015, the Practice Development (PD) methodology and Person-centred Practice (PCP) have been promoted in Switzerland through a network of German-speaking university hospitals. Over 20 foundation and two advanced PD schools have enabled more than 420 professionals to develop their skills based on the International Practice Development Collaborative curriculum. As institutional priorities evolved, a realignment became necessary. Aim: To establish a new network that promotes strategic anchoring of PCP within organizations, supports its implementation in everyday clinical practice and ensures the continued use of PD methodology through educational offerings in German-speaking Switzerland. Methods: Following PD principles, a values clarification process with the founding institutions led to a shared vision for advancing person-centred healthcare. The aim is to empower professionals to build workplace cultures that enhance care quality and staff development. Results: A five-point plan was developed to: 1. integrate PD into strategy and practice, 2. promote mutual learning and exchange, 3. support PD foundation and advanced schools, 4. demonstrate and disseminate PD/PCP outcomes and 5. strengthen interprofessional and international networking. The network now includes four hospitals and one university of applied sciences and welcomes additional partners. Conclusion: This collaborative and participatory approach effectively sustains and expands PCP in Switzerland. The network has established its identity, organized a founding symposium, and submitted PCP to H+ Swiss Hospitals as a recognized quality initiative.
Konferens
GCPCC
GCPCC Kod
PCC132
Föreläsare
Susanne Knüppel Lauener Rapportör
Head of Practice Development, University Hospital Basel
Universitätsspital Basel, Medizinische Direktion Pflege/MTT, Abteilung Praxisentwicklung und Forschung
As Head of Nursing Practice Development at a University Hospital Basel, my work focuses on promoting person-centred practice. This involves, on the one hand, a continuous commitment and leadership in day-to-day clinical practice. On the other hand, it involves delivering the ‘Practice Development Foundation School' and the ‘Advanced Facilitation Switzerland’ advanced seminar in the germain speaking aerea.