Patrick Kutschar

Patrick Kutschar is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Nursing Science and Practice, Paracelsus Medical University (PMU) in Salzburg, Austria, where he oversees research coordination and management. He is also affiliated with PMU’s Center for Public Health and Healthcare Research and serves as Co-Speaker of the “Sociological Methods and Research Designs” chapter of the Austrian Society for Sociology (since 2024). His research focuses on quantitative methodology and data quality in aging-related health, social, and nursing science, addressing challenges in survey design, interprofessional collaboration, and healthcare innovation.

Affiliations & Roles:

• Institute of Nursing Science and Practice, PMU
• Center for Public Health and Healthcare Research, PMU
• Co-Speaker, Austrian Society for Sociology (Sociological Methods chapter)

Research Interests:

• Quantitative survey methodology
• Data quality in nursing and geriatric populations
• Interprofessional collaboration in healthcare
• Preventive care technologies (e.g., sensors, telecare)
• Ethical and practical challenges in geriatric care

Key Projects & Contributions:

• Leading the GeDePa project to develop tools for postoperative delirium prevention.
• Co-PI of the SensiCare initiative, exploring sensor-based fall and ulcer prevention.
• Principal Investigator in studies on herbal medicine use and medication management in geriatric patients.

Awards & Recognition:

• PMU Science Award (2020)
• Research and Innovation Award 2023 (Best First Author Publication)
• Multiple “Teacher of the Year” awards (2025) for courses on research methods and funding.

Grants & Activities:

• Recipient of 12+ grants, including projects on delirium prevention, telecare technology, and pandemic impact on nursing.
• Active in conference organization, peer review, and academic leadership roles.

Labs & Teams:

• Center for Public Health and Healthcare Research (PMU)
• Collaborations with interdisciplinary teams in nursing, geriatrics, and public health.