Ongoing Projects
ACHERON: One-year survival rate after intensive care
Analysis of Chances and Harms in Emergency Replacement of Organs
Patient-oriented consultation in preparation for acute and intensive medical care at the end of life is essential. This consultation can take place in a structured manner and with the involvement of GPs. However, structured counseling concepts in accordance with the principles of evidence-based medicine are currently not possible due to a lack of central epidemiological data, such as the annual survival rate after intensive care treatment. In the ACHERON project, the annual survival rates of patients treated in intensive care are to be analyzed using health insurance data.
AdaptNet: dapting medical care to climate change
Adaptation and networking of primary care and specialist care with regard to the health effects of climate change
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century. It is also leading to changes in health risks in Germany: Heat waves and other extreme weather will become more frequent. This poses major challenges for the healthcare system. A program to adapt medical care to climate change is being developed and implemented. The health effects of climate change in the Nuremberg region are also being examined in detail as an example of an urban agglomeration.
ChroMo: Monitoring chronic diseases
Monitoring routines for people with chronic diseases: examine the situation and plan for the future
In this project, we are investigating the monitoring measures for patients with coronary heart disease or after a stroke. Based on interviews with doctors and patients as well as an analysis of health insurance data, we are taking stock of the care provided.
DIAMANT: Improving the diagnosis of thyroid diseases
Thyroid DIagnostics in AMbulANT care
Appropriate use of thyroid-specific laboratory tests and sonography to clarify suspected or existing thyroid disorders by supporting risk communication and joint decision-making.
disCOVer 2.0: Patient satisfaction with post-COVID care
In a sub-project, the Institute of General Practice is looking at the current care of post-COVID patients. Participants in the online survey are asked, for example, how long they wait for doctor's appointments, what contact they have had with the healthcare system to date and how much they have had to pay themselves.
EMOPROM: Establishment of a post-COVID network and case conferences
[Translate to English:]
Ziel des Vorhabens ist es, eine strukturierte und standardisierte Diagnostik nach den Prinzipien der biopsychosozialen und evidenzbasierten Medizin zu gewährleisten und Behandlungsempfehlungen zu entwickeln.
"H-Überweisung": Impact of the GP referral case
Effects of GP referrals on care. Evaluation of the new regulations on GP referrals
On 01.01.2023, new regulations on the referral of appointments by GPs and the resulting further treatment by specialist doctors came into force. The aim of the project is to evaluate the implementation of this regulation and its effects on care.
IDV-PCS: Improving post-COVID care
This study is about the health care of post-Covid patients in an interdisciplinary setting. In particular, the course of the disease and health economic effects will be analysed.
LeiSE: Development of the thyroid nodule guideline
Development of the S3-Guideline "Thyroid Nodules in Adults. Recommendations on prevention, diagnosis and therapy in primary care."
The aim of the project is to develop a guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid nodules in general practice.
Completed Projects
Health Coordination Office
The 'Health Coordination Office' establishes regional support for people who are unable to access the various support and assistance services in the system themselves.
BaCoM: Bavarian outpatient Covid-19 monitor
Bavarian outpatient Covid-19 monitor
The “Bavarian Outpatient Covid-19 Monitor” (BaCoM) was a Bavaria-wide, prospective register study. The aim was to record the living situation of people in need of care during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to those in need of care, caregivers, family caregivers and GPs were also surveyed.
CoVaKo: Recording of vaccination side effects
Safety of COVID-19 combination vaccinations (CoVaKo combination vaccination)
The aim was to actively record side effects and adverse events after a Covid vaccination compared to vaccinations that have been used for a longer period of time, such as influenza, pneumococci, etc. The focus was on adverse events that led to medical care, medication or incapacity to work.
Pricov: Corona pandemic and organization of care in the GP practice
Primary Care in timesof Covid-19
This is an international study investigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the organization of care in GP practices.
PRO PRICARE: Network for the prevention of overuse
PReventing Overdiagnosis in PRImary CARE
The network combines science and practice and has been involved in the development and implementation of measures to prevent overtreatment in health care.
ICF: Development of an ICF core set
International classification of functioning, disability and health (ICF)
The project developed tools to focus on functionality and useful medicine in geriatric patients.
ICE: Patient-centered communication for back pain
Ideas, Concerns, Expectations
Investigation of the impact of doctor-patient communication on primary care services and the development of support tools for improving of communication within the practice.
ACE: Cascade effects in thyroid disorders
Adverse Cascade Effects
Investigation of undesirable cascade effects in case of thyroid anomalies.
GAP: Patient-centered communication for back pain
Well informed Physician-Patient-Communication
The study investigates whether the use of an evidence-based, up-to-date, independent and easy-to-understand internet portal for GPs and patients with back pain who have BKK health insurance has a more positive effect than the previous GP consultation routine. The study evaluates the effect on the information provided to doctors and patients, patient participation in the consultation and the quality of doctor-patient communication.
WirtMed: Economic efficiency in the prescription of medicines
The WirtMed study
Prescription of medication: Examination and controlling of efficiency and quality