Center For Primary Care And Public Health (unisante), University Of Lausanne, Switzerland

This study tests a support program that brings together oncologists, pharmacists, doctors, and nurses to help cancer patients take their oral medications as prescribed. The goal is to improve treatment effectiveness and patient safety by ensuring better communication and follow-u…

This study surveys HIV-positive adults who switch from taking two or three pills to a single pill containing the same three medicines (tenofovir, emtricitabine, and efavirenz). Researchers want to know if the simpler regimen improves how well patients take their medication, how t…

This study tests a support program for people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney failure who struggle to take their medications regularly. Participants receive an electronic pill bottle that tracks when they open it, plus short motivational interviews with a pharmacist. The …

This study tested 949 adults with COVID-19 symptoms to see how well saliva samples work compared to standard nasopharyngeal swabs. Each participant gave four samples: saliva for a rapid test and for PCR, and a nasal swab for both tests. The goal was to find out which combination …

Researchers at Unisante in Switzerland are studying whether eco-driving assistance systems affect the health of professional bus drivers. About 50 drivers will spend some workdays driving buses with the fuel-saving feedback system and other days without it. The team will track he…

This study investigates whether telling others about an HIV diagnosis affects how consistently people take their HIV medications. Researchers believe that disclosure might lead to social support, which could improve adherence. The study follows 120 people with HIV who are already…

This study examines how consistently pregnant women with HIV take their antiretroviral medication during pregnancy and after childbirth. Using electronic monitoring devices, pill counts, and interviews, researchers track changes in adherence and record the barriers and facilitato…

This completed study looked at the eating habits, lifestyle, and health of 1,852 healthy children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 living in Switzerland. Researchers collected dietary recalls, blood and urine samples, physical measurements, and questionnaire data to understand nutrit…