Catherine Ludwig

Catherine Ludwig is a Research Professor at the Geneva School of Health (University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland), specializing in Healthy Aging, Vulnerabilities, and Nursing Care. She contributes to evidence-based practice through applied research in home care complexity and frailty assessment.

Her research focuses on:

• Developing tools like the COMID Index and VIeSA for healthy aging interventions
• Addressing multidimensional complexity in home care
• Studying frailty indicators via interRAI-HC
• Exploring brain aging via neuroimaging and cognitive studies

Her recent publications span Gerontology, Nursing, and Public Health, emphasizing Swiss healthcare and community-dwelling seniors. She collaborates on projects involving caregiver support, home care adaptation, and health policy.

Key affiliations include:

• Geneva School of Health
• Geneva School of Social Work
• Institute of Applied Research (IR-HEdS)
• LIVES - Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research