Bern University of Applied Sciences

404: Personal data not found — Anonymous vs. account-based internet self-help for social anxiety in a partially randomized patient preference trial

Background Privacy and data security concerns are frequently cited barriers to the adoption of internet-based interventions. Allowing anonymous use may reduce these barriers, but whether anonymity affects clinical outcomes is unclear. Objective This study compared an internet-bas...

Policy (dis)integration in water management: a historical analysis of a Swiss case

Abstract Over the past 170 years, water management in Switzerland has undergone a profound transformation. What began as a localized, event-driven practice shaped by immediate needs and local initiative—such as efforts to ensure flood protection—gradually evolved into a complex,...

Factors influencing female physicians’ careers in the German-speaking part of Switzerland

Despite an increase in female physicians in Swiss hospitals, most executive positions are still held by male physicians. This study aimed to identify obstacles and institutional factors influencing female physicians' careers and to evaluate ways to support their professional adva...

Effectiveness of Simulation-Based Training for Thoracentesis - A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

BACKGROUND: Thoracentesis is a common bedside procedure. Complication rates are, among other factors, associated with the clinicians' skills. Simulation-based training (SBT) for teaching procedural skills is widely recommended in medical education. However, the current evidence o...

Alignment-free convolutional neural network classification of glycemic states in type 1 diabetes from GC–IMS breath spectra

Abstract Reliable detection of glycemic dysregulation, particularly hypoglycemia, is essential for people with diabetes, yet current approaches rely on capillary blood sampling or require subcutaneous sensor insertion. Breath analysis offers a non-invasive alternative by capturin...