This paper describes an innovative component of an e-learning platform targeted at second language training of medical professionals. This component provides interactive video learning material in three European languages: English, German and Spanish. The implemented prototype integrates storytelling technology with NLP and dynamic web engineering. Starting by the automatic annotation of releva...

Background: This study aimed to assess the knowledge and perception of the role of speech therapists by other medical professionals in public hospitals. Methods: This cross-sectional study recruited 200 healthcare professionals with >1year of job experience at the workplace of both genders and any age. Besides, the study subjects were selected using a non-probability convenience sampling appro...

background doctor-patient communication has far reaching influences on the overall well-being of the patients. words are powerful tools in the doctor’s armamentarium, having both healing as well as harming effects. doctors need to be conscious about the choice of their words. this study aimed to determine the frequency and pattern of nocebo phenomenon (np) un-intentionally induced by the commun...

Insights into the diversity of practices related to occupational burnout among Swiss (para-)medical and non-medical professionals, who managed develop interventions take care persons with burnout.