Diabetology and interprofessionality in Switzerland (DiZ-CH)
Health
The project analyses interprofessional collaboration, care structures, and regional differences in order to identify overlaps and gaps in diabetes care. Based on these findings, harmonised quality indicators will be developed and interprofessional education and continuing professional development will be strengthened to improve care and prevention.
The project consists of five work packages (WP):
WP1 analyses existing models of collaboration between specialised diabetes nurses, medical practice coordinators, and Advanced Practice Nurses (APN), examining the distribution of competencies, role clarity, and potential overlaps or gaps.
WP2 develops standardised indicators to systematically evaluate the quality and effectiveness of diabetes counselling and care, as well as interprofessional collaboration.
WP3 studies regional differences in the use of diabetes counselling services (Art. 9c of the Swiss Health Insurance Act, LAMal) in order to identify potential barriers related to accessibility, quality, or the appropriateness of the services offered.
WP4 proposes concrete measures to optimise care structures and strengthen coordination in primary care.
WP5 develops or adapts training programmes designed to support interprofessional collaboration and clarify competencies and roles.
The overall objective is to improve the care of people living with diabetes and to reduce, in the long term, the microvascular and macrovascular complications associated with the disease.