Senior Research Associate
HES-SO Valais-Wallis
Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
Initiating my career as a nurse in 2009, I primarily developed my clinical expertise in geriatric care at Lausanne University Hospital in Switzerland, notably by practicing as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, after obtaining my Master's degree in Nursing Sciences in 2016. I currently hold the position of Senior Academic Associate at the School of Health Sciences, HES-SO Valais-Wallis, Switzerland, where I contribute to the training of future nurses and to the advancement of nursing research.
Simultaneously, I am pursuing doctoral studies in nursing sciences at ICBAS, University of Porto, Portugal. My research focus is the SWISS100 Study: Vulnerability and Resilience at Age 100 (the 1st nationwide study on centenarians in Switzerland), within which I am developing my doctoral thesis. My main interest within SWISS100 is understanding how depressive symptomatology might influence the mental health of the very old and impact their functional health.
My other academic interests include the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, delirium in older adults and psychiatric vulnerability in old age. I am also particularly interested in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, championing evidence-based nursing practice, and facilitating effective knowledge transfer.
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Challenges of Very Late Life: Physical and Mental Health, Caregiving, and Aging Perceptions
Friday, November 10, 2023
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET
Friday, November 10, 2023
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET