HRH Global Resource Center - Germany

Aggression and Violence Against Health Care Workers in Germany - A Cross Sectional Retrospective Survey

Fri, 19 Dec 2014 18:36:26 +0000

Although international scientific research on health issues has been dealing with the problem of aggression and violence towards those employed in health care, research activities in Germany are still at an early stage. In view of this, the aim of this study was to examine the frequency and consequences of aggressive behaviour towards nurses and health care workers in different health sectors in Germany and to assess the need for preventive measures. [from abstract]

The WHO Global Code of Practice: A Useful Guide for Recruiting Health Care Professionals? Lessons from Germany and Beyond

Thu, 12 Jun 2014 13:23:55 +0000

As an alternative to categorical bans on recruitment from entire countries, we propose alternative frameworks for approaching recruitment regulation. We offer examples of these global lessons from the German context.

Effects of Improving Hospital Physicians Working Conditions on Patient Care: A Prospective, Controlled Intervention Study

Wed, 09 Oct 2013 16:53:09 +0000

This study aimed to explore whether a participatory work-design intervention involving hospital physicians is effective in improving working conditions and quality of patient care. [from abstract]

Evaluating an Implementation Strategy in Cardiovascular Prevention to Improve Prescribing of Statins in Germany: An Intention to Treat Analysis

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 14:59:09 +0000

This study evaluated the impact of a brief educational intervention in cardiovascular prevention in primary care physicians’ prescribing behavior regarding statins beyond their participation in a randomized controlled trial. [from abstract]

Forecasting Supply and Demand in Nursing Professions: Impacts of Occupational Flexibility and Employment Structure in Germany

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 17:06:40 +0000

To portray the different possible developments in the supply of nursing professionals, the authors projected the supply of formally trained nurses and the potential supply of persons who are able to work in a nursing professioncalculated on the basis of empirical information on occupational mobility from a national census. [adapted from abstract]

Well Prepared for Work? Junior Doctors' Self-Assessment After Medical Education

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:19:49 +0000

This study examines the association between self-assessed deficits in medical skills and knowledge and the feeling of preparedness of junior doctors in order to determine which aspects of medical education need to be addressed in more detail in order to improve the quality of this transition phase and in order to increase patient safety. [from abstract]

Work Hours and Self Rated Health of Hospital Doctors in Norway and Germany: A Comparative Study on National Samples

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:23:55 +0000

The study examines the relationship between work hours and self rated health in two national samples of hospital doctors. [from abstract]

Evaluating an Evidence-Based Curriculum in Undergraduate Palliative Care Education: Piloting a Phase II Exploratory Trial for a Complex Intervention

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:49:33 +0000

The goals of this study were to demonstrate an evidence-based approach towards developing undergraduate palliative care educatio ncurricula and investigate the change in medical students’ self-perceived readiness to deal with palliative care patients and their families. [from abstract]

More Mentoring Needed? A Cross-Sectional Study of Mentoring Programs for Medical Students in Germany

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:01:06 +0000

The authors conducted this study to survey all medical schools in Germany regarding the prevalence of mentoring programs for medical students as well as the characteristics, goals and effectiveness of these programs. [from abstract]

Psychosocial Stress at Work and Perceived Qualtiy of Care among Clinicians in Surgery

Tue, 24 May 2011 20:05:01 +0000

This paper examines associations between psychosocial job stress and perceived health care quality among German clinicians in surgery. [from abstract]