Stefan Pitzer

Stefan Pitzer serves as a Research Associate at the Institute of Nursing Science and Practice, Paracelsus Medical University (PMU), where he contributes to advancing knowledge in palliative care, healthcare access, and evidence-based nursing practices. His academic profile shows consistent research productivity with publications spanning from 2014 to 2025 and involvement in multiple collaborative projects.

Dr. Pitzer's research interests prominently feature Palliative Care (100% fingerprint match), Systematic Review methodologies (100%), Mixed Methods approaches (100%), and Symptomatic Treatment (100%). His work demonstrates particular expertise in identifying barriers to palliative care access in hospital settings and evaluating herbal medicine applications in long-term care environments.

His recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strategic focus on healthcare innovation through scoping reviews examining virtual agent-assisted telecare solutions and herbal medicine utilization by healthcare professionals. These works consistently address critical gaps in elderly care provision and access to specialized services.

Among his notable contributions are collaborative publications on barriers to palliative care access in hospitals and comprehensive reviews of herbal medicine applications in long-term care settings. His research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration patterns, frequently working with researchers including P. Kutschar, P. Paal, and N. Nestler across multiple projects.

Dr. Pitzer has been actively involved in significant research initiatives including PhideLA (Phytotherapy in Long-Term Care, 2023-2024), PiloTT-A (Pilot Testing of Virtual Telecare Technology, 2020-2022), and AM (Anima mentis mental health, 2017-2019). His project roles have evolved from contributor to project applicant, reflecting growing research leadership.

His research fingerprint highlights strong connections to Herbaceous Agent (20%) and Demographic Factors (12%), indicating attention to medication management and population-specific care considerations in his work.