Rehabilitation Nursing: Role. Impact. Responsibility.

Rehabilitation Care Symposium

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Organized by the VfP Academic Society and the Interest Group for Rehabilitation Nursing (IGRP):

Rehabilitation Care Symposium: Role. Impact. Responsibility.

Our nursing symposium invites you to actively contribute to shaping the future of rehabilitation nursing in Switzerland. Under the theme “Rehabilitation Nursing: Role. Impact. Responsibility,” we will address the key issues facing rehabilitation nursing in Switzerland. What sets our work apart? How can we raise the profile of rehabilitation nursing? What responsibilities do we bear as professionals?

First, Patrick Hässig—a nursing professional, podcaster, and politician—will share his perspective on the diversity of our work and how it is perceived by the outside world. As the highlight of the day, we will present the new position paper from AFG-Rehabilitation and IGRP. The discussion will be particularly lively during the interactive World Café, where we’ll be drawing on your experiences and perspectives. Together, we’ll reflect on and further explore the insights gained from these discussions from various angles.

This afternoon, you can look forward to a diverse overview of current practice and research. Topics range from promoting a culture that encourages physical activity in oncology care to innovative approaches in pediatric rehabilitation and the peer support concept at the Swiss Paraplegic Center. The presentations vividly demonstrate just how effective and diverse rehabilitation care is today. The program is complemented by a poster session with short presentations, which provides an opportunity for new ideas, projects, and networking. You are cordially invited to submit an abstract for a poster. Details can be found on page 3.

We look forward to your active participation and to an enriching day full of insights and inspiring encounters!

Target audience: Nursing professionals, experts in research, education, and management, as well as anyone interested in rehabilitation nursing

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Program

8:30 a.m. 

Registration and Welcome Coffee 

9:15 a.m.

Welcome Message

AFG Rehabilitation / IGRP: Judith Wieland and Christian de Boitte 

Moderation: Cornelia Kazis

9:25 a.m. 

Showcasing the Diversity of Rehabilitation Care to the Public: Impact and Professional Responsibility

Patrick Hässig

Ten twenty-five

PAUSE

11:00 a.m.

Strengthening Rehabilitation Care in Switzerland: New Position Paper by AFG Reha and IGRP  

Findings and Recommendations Based on a National Survey and Expert Panels

Heidrun Gattinger, Lilian Zech, Sabine Gschwend

11:45 a.m. 

Finding Common Ground Through Dialogue – The World Café as a Space for Inspiration

Heidrun Gattinger, Lilian Zech, Sabine Gschwend

With active participation from the attendees

12:30 p.m. 

LUNCH

1:30 p.m. 

Key Findings from the World Café from Various Perspectives

Research: Myrta Kohler

Nursing Development: Brigitte Seliner

Education: Manuela Kilic 

Management: Isabelle Herr 

Moderation: Cornelia Kazis

2:00 p.m. 

Poster Blitz: Brief Presentation of the Posters 

Poster Session – Individual Viewing

Sabine Gschwend, Myrta Kohler, Judith Wieland

2:45 p.m. 

OnkoMoveNurse: 

Establishing a culture that encourages physical activity in the hospital to motivate cancer patients to be physically active

Ramona Engst and Antje Koller

3:05 PM

PAUSE

15.30

Research Meets Practice: 

Experience and Implementation of Perception- and Development-Promoting Rehabilitation Care (WERP) at Kinder-Reha Schweiz

Anina Schiller and Andrea Gagliardi

3:50 p.m. 

By People with Disabilities, for People with Disabilities—A Look at Peer Support Work at the SPZ 

Ruedi Weiler (peer counselor) and Sara Fontana (peer counselor for family members)

4:10 p.m. 

Closing Remarks 


Sponsorship Plan

The Rehabilitation Nursing Symposium builds on the success of the 2024 symposium held at the Volkshaus in Zurich. In 2026, the event will once again be aimed at approximately 100–120 nursing professionals from the fields of clinical practice, education, management, and research, with a focus on rehabilitation.

The goal is to highlight the role of rehabilitation nursing, discuss its impact on the healthcare system, and take responsibility for advancing the field.

Purpose of the sponsorship

Sponsors help make this high-quality, affordable conference possible and, in return, benefit from:

  • Visibility among a clearly defined target audience
  • Positioning as a dedicated partner in rehabilitation care
  • A lasting presence without traditional promotional items

Target audience for the event

  • Rehabilitation Nurses
  • Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs)
  • Senior Nursing, Nursing Development
  • Educational institutions
  • Researchers in the field of rehabilitation

Sponsorship Principles

  • Professionally independent
  • Transparent
  • Sustainable (no plastic or paper giveaways)

Types of Sponsorship

Financial support (500) 

  • A voluntary contribution toward the cost of the conference
  • Plus 1 admission

Visibility (1,000)

  • Logo on the digital flyer & website
  • Logo display on the day of the event
  • Maybe a smaller size?
  • Plus 2 tickets

Optional attendance (limited) (2,500)

  • Small table / roll-up banner on site throughout the event, 9:00 a.m. to the afternoon break
  • A short digital clip during lunch break
  • Plus 5 admissions

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact mdiethelm@vfp-apsi.ch

These individuals make up the organizing committee and are dedicated to putting on an exciting symposium

Judith Wieland (VfP, Co-Director, Children's Hospital Zurich) 

Christian de Boitte (IGRP, Co-Chair)

Nadja Amman (VfP-APSI, Zielschlacht Clinic)

Nadja Wyrsch (VfP-APSI, Valens/Gais)

Ursula Blättler (VfP-APSI, Adelheid Clinic) 

Martin Diethelm (VfP-APSI Office)

Call for Posters

The Rehabilitation Care 2026 Nursing Symposium offers you the opportunity to present your practice development or research projects to a dedicated professional audience. The poster exhibition is a valuable platform for direct exchange, networking, and showcasing innovative work in rehabilitation nursing.

We cordially invite you to submit your project and actively contribute to the diversity of content at the symposium. As part of the “Poster Blitz,” you will have the opportunity to present your project to the entire audience in one to two minutes. Your poster will then remain on display throughout the day, providing an opportunity for one-on-one discussions.

The poster exhibition will take place on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, at the Volkshaus in Zurich.

AFG Rehabilitation Care is offering support for the poster exhibition. Please contact Judith Wieland for more information.

Submission: Please submit a brief summary (approx. ½ A4 page) of your practice development or research project by September 4, 2026, using the form below. 

The organizing committee will review all submitted projects and notify authors by October 2, 2026, at the latest, whether their poster has been accepted.

Key facts at a glance:

  • Submission deadline: September 4, 2026
  • Notice: by October 2, 2026
  • Event: Tuesday, November 24, 2026, Volkshaus Zurich

We look forward to receiving your submissions and to discussing them with you on November 24, 2026, in Zurich.

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Date & Time
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
9:15 AM 4:30 PM (Europe/Zurich)
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Volkshaus Zürich

Staufacherstrasse 60
8004 Zürich
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044 241 64 04
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Schweizerischer Verein für Pflegewissenschaft - Association suisse pour les sciences infirmières

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