Background of the research project:

Standardised examinations using a measuring instrument (so-called assessments) are used to measure different aspects of a patient's health status and provide values that quantify performance or health status. Despite the known advantages of using assessments, it is clear that integrating them into healthcare poses a particular challenge. Together with SRH healthcare facilities, this project aims to reduce this gap and thus optimise the care of people with neurological diseases.

Project goals

With the project „International Research Experience @SRH“ we pursue three goals:

1. Internationalization of research-oriented education
   Starting with the study programs „Architecture – Design for the built environment“ (M.A.) and „Water Technology“ (M.Eng.) and in cooperation with our partner universities we are testing a new kind of seminar: the research-oriented „Research Event Series“. Together with international students and teachers you will be studying research-focused - both in virtual formats and in a research project week on site in Heidelberg. With the "Research Event Series" you expand your research skills, make new contacts and gain international and intercultural experience.
2. Establishment of international cooperative doctorates
   You are interested in doing research? We are strengthening the follow-up perspectives for young scientists at our university and supporting your start into an academic career. The establishment of cooperative doctoral programs with our partner universities will give you the opportunity to conduct research in an international context. In the future, a newly established Graduate Center will offer you a comprehensive range of advice and support services for doctoral students and those interested in pursuing a doctorate. Feel free to contact us!
3. Expansion of international partner networks
   We are constantly working on increasing international, research-oriented mobility and expanding our international partner network. To this end, we award various research fellowships for students, doctoral candidates, guest lecturers and experts within the project. Apply now ​​​​​​​and take the opportunity to broaden your research horizon abroad. In the future, a newly created international cooperation database will provide you with information on partner universities, research priorities and cooperation opportunities with international partners.

The regular and uniform use of assessments results in numerous advantages and opportunities, such as the possibility of evaluating and optimising (new) care services, generating cross-facility health data and strengthening intra- and interprofessional collaboration. Accordingly, the project has the potential to contribute to the improvement of healthcare and also promotes the exchange of information and cooperation within the SRH Group.

Our project partners:

The practice-based research project is being carried out in close cooperation between SRH clinics and universities. Accordingly, physiotherapists, therapy managers and doctors from various clinics are involved in the project from the outset. The following SRH healthcare facilities with neurological departments are involved in the project:

• SRH Kurpfalzkrankenhaus Heidelberg
• SRH Karlsbad-Langensteinbach Hospital
• SRH Specialist Hospital Neresheim
• SRH Health Centre Bad Wimpfen
• SRH Health Centres Northern Black Forest, Waldbronn site
• SRH Waldklinikum Gera
• SRH clinics in the district of Sigmaringen
• SRH Rehabilitation Centre Gera
• SRH Physiotherapy on the campus of SRH University Heidelberg
• SRH Clinics Burgenland