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: Adapting 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: examining the situation and planning 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.
EMOPROM: Establishment of a post-COVID network and case conferences
EMOPROM: Establishment of a post-COVID network and case conferences
The aim of the project is to ensure structured and standardised diagnostics based on the principles of biopsychosocial and evidence-based medicine and to develop treatment recommendations.
"H-Überweisung": Impact of the GP referral case
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
In dieser Studie geht es um die Versorgung von Post-Covid Patientinnen und Patienten im interdisziplinären Setting. Dabei sollen insbesondere der Krankheitsverlauf und gesundheitsökonomische Effekte analysiert werden.
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IMPRO: Improved Management of Patients with Recent-Onset Stable Chest Pain
Research into a new approach to care for patients with chest pain and suspected chronic coronary heart disease (CHD) in an outpatient setting
TheraTrain: Erfolgreiche Durchführung von Eigenübungsprogrammen in der Heilmittelversorgung (Kopie 1)
The gaim of TheraTrain is to identify the conditions necessary for the successful implementation of self-exercise programs in the context of therapeutic interventions.
Completed projects
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.
disCOVer 2.0 Diagnose & treat post-COVID effectively
As part of a subproject, the Institute of General Practice is examining the current care provided to 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 so far, and how much they have had to pay out of pocket.
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.
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.
"LeiSE": New development of the S3 guideline “Thyroid nodules in adults”
New S3 Guideline on “Thyroid Nodules in Adults” – Recommendations for Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment in Primary Care
The aim of this project is to develop a guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid nodules in primary care.
MVZ Eckental
Improved working conditions for trainees in general practice.
Pricov: Corona pandemic and organization of care in the GP practice
Primary Care in times of 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: Kaskadeneffekte bei Erkrankungen der Schilddrüse (Kopie 1)
Adverse Cascade Effects
Investigation of undesirable cascade effects in case of thyroid anomalies.
WirtMed: Economic efficiency in the prescription of medicines
Prescription of medication: Examination and controlling of efficiency and quality