Pauline Melly

Pauline Melly is a Scientific Assistant (Researcher) at the School of Health, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland (HES-SO Valais-Wallis) in Sion, Switzerland, holding a main contract (HES B). Her work focuses on health sciences research with emphasis on evidence-based practice implementation, climate change health impacts, and geriatric care models, utilizing rigorous systematic review methodologies across international databases.

Education:

• BSc in Physiotherapy from HES-SO Valais-Wallis - School of Health (specializing in Data Management and Protection)
• BSc in Nursing from HES-SO Valais-Wallis - School of Health (specializing in Documentary Research Methodology)

Her research interests prioritize evidence-based practice in clinical settings, climate change as a health emergency requiring nursing adaptation, and integrated care models for elderly inpatients. She examines educational interventions for healthcare professionals, instrument validation for climate literacy assessment, and practical tools for research data management, highlighting interprofessional collaboration and real-world applicability.

Publications (2020-2025) reveal consistent output in systematic review protocols and integrative analyses, targeting evidence gaps in geriatric care, climate-health intersections, and EBP training efficacy. Her work demonstrates methodological expertise across 12+ bibliographic databases and interdisciplinary co-authorship patterns.

Melly collaborates with researchers including Omar Portela Dos Santos, Henk Verloo, and Stéphane Joost on projects like the serious game prototype Mission GDR for data management training. This tool, inspired by 'Unlock' escape-room mechanics, supports research lifecycle navigation for information professionals and research teams.