Ursula Meidert

Ursula Meidert is a Senior Lecturer in Health Promotion and Prevention at the ZHAW School of Health Sciences' Institute of Public Health. She holds a Licentiate in Philosophy (Lic. phil.) and has extensive experience in research, teaching, and project leadership across healthcare disciplines. Her primary affiliations include ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences and collaborations with institutions like the University of Zurich.

• Education: Master's in Sociology, Social Psychology, and Political Sciences from University of Zurich (2001-2007)
• Continuing Education: CAS in Higher Education (2016), CAS in Coaching (2016)

Her research focuses on healthcare technologies, unconscious bias mitigation, LGBTQ+ healthcare equity, and digital health interventions. Notable projects include studies on mHealth stress management, quantified self practices among seniors, and participatory measurement frameworks like the Role Checklist. She has also contributed to national health reports in Zurich and led initiatives like WeTakeCare, an elderly-focused digital health program.

Publications span peer-reviewed journals in nursing, public health, and occupational therapy, with a focus on translating research into practice. Projects often involve interdisciplinary collaboration, such as ergonomic assessments for translators and innovative care models for aging populations.

She received a teaching award from ZHAW in 2016 and actively participates in academic networks like the Health and Medical Sociology Research Committee. Her work bridges technological innovation with ethical considerations in healthcare delivery.