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Advancing Sustainability and Network Growth in Person-Centred Practice Across Switzerland [PCC132]

Tuesday May 5, 2026 12:00 - 11:15 Poster Arena

Presenter: Susanne Knüppel Lauener

Track: Poster

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.
Language

English

Conference

GCPCC

GCPCC Code

PCC132

Lecturers

Susanne Knüppel Lauener Presenter

Susanne Knüppel Lauener, Cornel Schiess, Marianne Frech, Christoph Von Dach