Schäfer-Keller Petra, PhD, MScN, RN

Journals (peer-reviewed)

Santos, G. C., Liljeroos, M., Dwyer, A. A., Jaques, C., Girard, J., Strömberg, A., Hullin, R., & Schäfer-Keller, P. (2021). Symptom perception in heart failure - Interventions and outcomes: A scoping review. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 116, 103524. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103524

Santos, G. C., Liljeroos, M., Hullin, R., Denhaerynck, K., Wicht, J., Jurgens, C. Y., & Schäfer-Keller, P. (2021). SYMPERHEART: an intervention to support symptom perception in persons with heart failure and their informal caregiver: a feasibility quasi-experimental study protocol. BMJ Open, 11(7), e052208. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-052208

Schäfer-Keller, P., Santos, G. C., Denhaeryck, K., Graf, D., Vasserot, K., Richards, D. A., & Strömberg, A. (2021). Self-care, symptom experience, needs, and past health-care utilization in individuals with heart failures: results of a cross-sectional study. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 20(5), 464-474. doi: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvaa026

Santos, G. C., Liljeroos, M., Dwyer, A. A., Jacques, C., Girard, J., Strömberg, A., Hullin, R., & Schäfer-Keller, P. (2020). Symptom perception in heart failure: a scoping review on definition, factors and instruments. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 19(2), 100-117. doi: 10.1177/1474515119892797

Wenke‐Zobler, J., Brunner, C., Schäfer‐Keller, P., Reutlinger, B., De Geest, S., Schubert, M., Regez, K., Schütz, P., Müller, B., & Conca, A. (2017). Verbessert eine pflegegeleitete Versorgung die Selbstpflegefähigkeiten? Eine quasi‐experimentelle Studie. Klinische Pflegeforschung, 3, 48-60. doi: 10.6094/KlinPfleg.3.48

Conca, A., Gabele, A., Regez, K., Brunner, C., Schild, U., Guglielmetti, M., Sebastian, S., Schäfer-Keller, P., Schirlo, S., Schweingruber, R., Reutlinger, B., Tobias, P., Bürgi, U., Rüegger, K., Huber, A., Litke, A., Arici, B., Dusemund, F., Blum, C. A., Schütz, P., Müller, B., & Albrich, W. C. (2015). Erfassung eines Nachakutpflegebedarf bei hospitalisierten, medizinischen Patienten durch die „Post-Acute Care Discharge scores“ (PACD). Pflegewissenschaft, 11, 582-595. doi: 10.3936/1319

Küttel, C., Schäfer-Keller, P., Brunner, C., Conca, A., Schutz, P., & Frei, I. A. (2015). Der Alltag pflegender Angehöriger – Was sie während des Spitalaufenthalts ihres Familienmitglieds beschäftigt im Hinblick auf den Austritt und was sie diesbezüglich für sich benötigen: eine qualitative Studie. Pflege, 28(2), 111-121. doi:10.1024/1012-5302/a000413  

Schmid-Mohler, G., Schäfer-Keller, P., Frei, A., Fehr, T., & Spirig, R. (2014). A mixed-method study to explore patients' perspective of self-management tasks in the early phase after kidney transplant. Progress in transplantation, 24(1), 8-18. doi: 10.7182/pit2014728

Albrich, W. C., Ruegger, K., Dusemund, F., Schuetz, P., Arici, B., Litke, A., Blum, C. A., Bossart, R., Regez, K., Schild, U., Guglielmetti, M., Conca, A., Schäfer, P., Schubert, M., de Geest, S., Reutlinger, B., Irani, S., Burgi, U., Huber, A., & Muller, B. (2013). Biomarker-enhanced triage in respiratory infections: a proof-of-concept feasibility trial. The European respiratory journal, 42(4), 1064-1075. doi: 10.1183/09031936.00113612

Schuetz, P., Hausfater, P., Amin, D., Haubitz, S., Fassler, L., Grolimund, E., Kutz, A., Schild, U., Caldara, Z., Regez, K., Zhydkov, A., Kahles, T., Nedeltchev, K., von Felten, S., De Geest, S., Conca, A., Schäfer-Keller, P., Huber, A., Bargetzi, M., Buergi, U., Sauvin, G., Perrig-Chiello, P., Reutlinger, B., & Mueller, B. (2013). Optimizing triage and hospitalization in adult general medical emergency patients: the triage project. BMC emergency medicine, 13, 12. doi: 10.1186/1471-227X-13-12

Schmid-Mohler, G., Albiez, T., Schäfer-Keller, P., Fehr, T., Biotti, B., & Spirig, R. (2011). Patientenedukation wahrend des stationaren Aufenthalts nach Nierentransplantation. Pflege, 24(5), 317-328. doi: 10.1024/1012-5302/a000144

Denhaerynck, K., Burkhalter, F., Schäfer-Keller, P., Steiger, J., Bock, A., & De Geest, S. (2009). Clinical consequences of non adherence to immunosuppressive medication in kidney transplant patients. Transplant international, 22(4), 441-446. doi: 10.1111/j.1432-2277.2008.00820.x

Schäfer-Keller, P., Dickenmann, M., Berry, D. L., Steiger, J., Bock, A., & De Geest, S. (2009). Computerized patient education in kidney transplantation: testing the content validity and usability of the Organ Transplant Information System (OTIS). Patient education and counseling, 74(1), 110-117. doi: 10.1016/j.pec.2008.03.027

Denhaerynck, K., Schäfer-Keller, P., Young, J., Steiger, J., Bock, A., & De Geest, S. (2008). Examining assumptions regarding valid electronic monitoring of medication therapy: development of a validation framework and its application on a European sample of kidney transplant patients. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 8, 5. doi: 10.1186/1471-2288-8-5

Schäfer-Keller, P., Steiger, J., Bock, A., Denhaerynck, K., & De Geest, S. (2008). Diagnostic accuracy of measurement methods to assess non-adherence to immunosuppressive drugs in kidney transplant recipients. American journal of transplantation : official journal of the American Society of Transplantation and the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, 8(3), 616-626. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-6143.2007.02127.x

De Geest, S., Denhaerynck, K., Schäfer-Keller, P., Bock, A., & Steiger, J. (2007). Supporting medication adherence in renal transplantation--the SMART study. Swiss medical weekly, 137(155 Suppl), 125S-127S.

Denhaerynck, K., Steiger, J., Bock, A., Schäfer-Keller, P., Kofer, S., Thannberger, N., & De Geest, S. (2007). Prevalence and risk factors of non-adherence with immunosuppressive medication in kidney transplant patients. American journal of transplantation, 7(1), 108-116. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-6143.2006.01611.x

De Geest, S., Schäfer-Keller, P., Denhaerynck, K., Thannberger, N., Kofer, S., Bock, A., Surber, C., & Steiger, J. (2006). Supporting medication adherence in renal transplantation (SMART): a pilot RCT to improve adherence to immunosuppressive regimens. Clinical transplantation, 20(3), 359-368. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-0012.2006.00493.x

Schäfer-Keller, P., Lyon, S., Van-Gelder, F., & De Geest, S. (2006). A practical approach to promoting adherence to immunosuppressive medication after renal transplantation. Current Opinion in Nephrology and Hypertension, 15, S1-S6.

Denhaerynck, K., Dobbels, F., Cleemput, I., Desmyttere, A., Schäfer-Keller, P., Schaub, S., & De Geest, S. (2005). Prevalence, consequences, and determinants of nonadherence in adult renal transplant patients: a literature review. Transplant international, 18(10), 1121-1133. doi: 10.1111/j.1432-2277.2005.00176.x

Other journals

Santos, G. C., Hullin, R., & Schäfer-Keller, P. (2021). Promotion de la santé: soutenir la perception des symptômes. Soins infirmiers / Krankenpflege / Cure infermieristiche, 06, 72-73. > Article

Santos, G. C., Hullin, R., & Schäfer-Keller, P. (2021). Betroffene bei der Wahrnehmung von Symptomen unterstützen. Soins infirmiers / Krankenpflege / Cure infermieristiche, 06, 30-31. > Artikel

Schäfer-Keller, P., & Schaffert-Witvliet, B. (2021). Gegen Covid-19 impfen oder nicht – fachlich informiert entscheiden. Soins infirmiers / Krankenpflege / Cure infermieristiche, 02, 12-17. Artikel

Schäfer-Keller, P., & Schaffert-Witvliet, B. (2021). Se faire vacciner contre le Covid? S’informer et décider. Soins infirmiers / Krankenpflege / Cure infermieristiche, 02, 52-57. Article

Schäfer-Keller, P., & Schaffert-Witvliet, B. (2021). Vaccinarsi o no contro il Covid-19 – informarsi per decidere. Soins infirmiers / Krankenpflege / Cure infermieristiche, 02, 80-85. Articolo

Schäfer-Keller, P., & Schaffert-Witvliet, B. (2020). Selbstpflege-Support bei Herzinsuffizienz-PatientInnen während der Covid-19-Pandemie. Abseits der grossen Schauplätze. Soins infirmiers / Krankenpflege / Cure infermieristiche, 07/08, 15-17.

Schäfer-Keller, P., & Schaffert-Witvliet, B. (2020). Comment soutenir les insuffisants cardiaques pendant la pandémie. Confinement et maladie chronique. Soins infirmiers / Krankenpflege / Cure infermieristiche, 07/08, 64-65.

Schäfer-Keller, P., & Schaffert-Witvliet, B. (2020). Supporto all’autocura per i pazienti affetti da scompenso cardiaco durante la pandemia di Covid 19. Lontano dai grandi centri. Soins infirmiers / Krankenpflege / Cure infermieristiche, 07/08, 93-95.

Brunner, C., Conca, A., Reutlinger, B., Schütz, P., & Schäfer-Keller, P. (2015). Betroffenenexpertise und Alltagsnähe. Soins infirmiers / Krankenpflege / Cure  infermieristiche(1), 14-17.

Conca, A., Regez, K., Schild, U., Reutlinger, B., Schäfer, P., Schweingruber, R., Tobias, P., Bürgi, U., Schirlo, S., Müller, B., & Albrich, W. C. (2013). Der PACD am Kantonsspital Aarau: Bei Eintritt bereits den Austritt im Blick. Krankenpflege. Soins infirmiers, 106(1), 20-23.

Schäfer-Keller, P., & Horisberger, K. (2013). Pflegegeleitete Betreuung auf ärztliche Delegation. Wenn der Pflegedienst die volle Verantwortung übernimmt. Competence H+ Hospital Forum, 4.

Schäfer-Keller, P., & Horisberger, K. (2012). Nurse-led Care. Die Pflege gewinnt an Bedeutung. Competence H+ Hospital Forum, 4.

Schäfer-Keller, P., Scimonetti, P., Kyburz, L., Winkler, M., Schirlo, S., & Conca, A. (2011). Für das NLU und OPTIMA Team. Nurse-led Unit. Inform, Ausgabe, 1.

Schäfer-Keller, P., Garzoni, D., Dickenmann, M., & De Geest, S. (2010). Non-Adhärenz: Prädiktive Faktoren und Diagnostik. Therapeutische Umschau, 67(6), 283-288.

Schäfer-Keller, P., Thannberger, N., Scharli, D., & Dickenmann, M. (2009). Medikamenteneinnahme. Nicht dem Zufall überlassen. Krankenpflege/Soins infirmiers, 102(12), 32-33.

Schäfer-Keller, P., Huber, E., Conca, A., Thannberger, N., Steiger, K., Winterhalder, D., Haupt, K., & De Geest, S. (2003). Der Beitrag der Pflege am Transplantationszentrum Basel. Das Managment chronischer Erkrankung bei TransplantationsempfängerInnen (German). The contribution of nursing at the transplant program Basel: Chronic illness management in kidney transplant recipients. Bulletin de Swiss Transplant, 17(9).

Book chapters

Schäfer-Keller P., & Brunner, C. (2015). Nurse-led Care am Kantonsspital Aarau. In I. Ludwig (Ed.), Wir brauchen Sie alle : Pflege benötigt Differenzierung (pp. 364-369). Nidda: Hepsmedia.

Presentations

International

Schäfer-Keller, P., Graf, D., Denhaerynck, K., Verga, M. E., Girard, J., Menoud, G., Tschann, K., Leventhal, M., Richards, D., & Strömberg, A. (2021). Self-care support in Heart Failure: feasibility results of a pilot randomized controlled Swiss study. Oral presentation at the "HF-DACH Dreiländertreffen Herzinsuffizienz" 2021, 16th-18th September, Universitätspital Zürich.

Schäfer-Keller, P., Santos, G., Pasche, J., Verga, M. E., Graf, D., Strömberg, A., & Richards, D. A. (2019). Designing a self-care support intervention for individuals with heart failure using the Medical Research Council (MRC) framework for the development and evaluation of complex interventions. Poster at the Annual Congress of the Association of Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions (EuroHeartCare), 02-04th May, Milan, Italy

Schäfer-Keller, P., & Santos, G. (2017). Issues to consider when moving from development to pilot testing in complex interventions: an example of a nurse-led clinic for individuals with Heart Failure in Switzerland. Invited oral presentation in a joint seminar hosted by the Complex Interventions & Cardiac Rehabilitation Research Groups, 24th April, University of Exeter Medical School, Institute of Health Research, Exeter, UK.

Santos, G., Schäfer-Keller, P., Vasserot, K., Villeneuve, H., Raccanello, O., Graf, D., Aubort, N., Vona, M., Moses Passini, C., Richards, D., Strömberg, A. Development of a Nurse-led Clinic for individuals with Heart Failure (CINACARD). Researching Complex Interventions in Health: The State of the Art, Exeter, UK, 14-15 October 2015 (accepted for poster presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2011). Unterstützung des Selbstmanagement bei Chronisch Kranken: Der Beitrag der Pflegewissenschaft für die klinische Versorgung Jahresfest Bachelor-Studiengang Pflegewissenschaft, 10. Juni, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Freiburg in Brisgau, Deutschland (invited oral presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2009). Computer-assisted patient learning in transplantation Transplant Nursing: Current Practice, Future challenges, June 18-19, Florence, Italy (invited presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2009). Current challenges of advanced nursing practice in solid organ transplantation Transplant Nursing: Current Practice, Future challenges, June 18-19, Florence, Italy (invited presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2009). Searching PubMED for adherence literature: an evidence based search approach Leuven Basel Adherence Research Group Meeting, June 20, Florence, Italy (invited presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P., Denhaerynck, K., Steiger, J., Bock, A., & De Geest, S. (2007). Cardiovascular disease and risk factors in kidney transplant recipients: Sub-analysis from the SMART study ITNS Symposium, October 4-6, Denver, USA (oral presentation).

Denhaerynck, K., Steiger, J., Bock, A., Schäfer-Keller, P., Kofer, S., Thannberger, N., & De Geest, S. (2006). Prevalence and Risk Factors of Non-Adherence with Immunosuppressive Medication in Kidney Transplant Patients American Journal of Transplantation, November 15 (poster presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2006). ANP Role Development in Switzerland: the 2 Year experience from a single kidney transplant outpatient clinic. 15th annual symposium of the International Transplant Nurses Society, October 5-7, Rotterdam (invited oral presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2006). Computerized patient education in kidney transplantation. Part 1: Testing the usability of the Organ Transplant Information SystemTM. 15th annual symposium of the International Transplant Nurses Society, October 5-7, Rotterdam (invited oral presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P., Bock, A., & De Geest, S. (2006). Supporting medication adherence in renal transplantation: The SMART-Study. A case study of applying effective adherence enhancing interventions. 15th annual symposium of the International Transplant Nurses Society, October 5-7, Rotterdam (oral presentation).

Thannberger-Brun, N., Schäfer-Keller, P., Denhaerynck, K., Köfer, S., & De Geest, S. (2006). Which medication aids are used by renal transplant recipients? . 15th annual symposium of the International Transplant Nurses Society, October 5-7, Rotterdam (oral presentation).

Denhaerynck, K., Schäfer, P., Steiger, J., Bock, A., & De Geest, S. (2005). Prevalence and correlates of nonadherence with immunosuppressive regimen in adult renal transplant recipients. American Journal of Transplantation, 5 (suppl. 11), 331 (poster presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P., De Geest, S., & Steiger, J. (2005). Nonadherence with cystagon before kidney transplantation - overcoming ambivalence and supporting readiness for treatment. 14 ITNS Symposium, September 22-24, Orlando, Florida (poster presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P., Denhaeryck, K., Bock, A., Steiger, J., & De Geest, S. (2005). Supporting Medication Adherence in Renal Transplantation (SMART): a pilot RCT to improve adherence with immunosuppressive regimen. 14 ITNS Symposium, September 22-24, Orlando, Florida (oral presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P., Denhaerynck, K., Steiger, J., Bock, A., & De Geest, S. (2005). Cardiovascular disease and risk factors in kidney transplant recipients: Sub-analysis from the SMART study. 5th Annual Spring Meeting of the Working Group on Cardiovascular Nursing of the European Society of Cardiology, March 11-12, Basel. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 85-86 (poster presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P., Steiger, J., Denhaerynck, K., Bock, A., & De Geest, S. (2005). Using electronic monitoring as reference standard: how well do state of measurement methods measure medication adherence in kidney transplant recipients? American Transplant Congress, October 5-7, Seattle. American Journal of Transplantation, p.331 (abstract 685) (poster presentation).

Denhaerynck, K., Steiger, J., Schäfer-Keller, P., Bock, A., Köfer, S., Thannberger, N., Surber, C., & De Geest, S. (2004). Prevalence and determinants of nonadherence with immunosuppressive regimen in renal transplant recipients. International Conference of Behavioral Medicine, Mainz, Deutschland (poster presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2004). Evidence based Nursing. Österreichische Kardiologische Gesellschaft / Jahrestagung der Arbeitsgruppe für Kardiologisches Assistenz- und Pflegepersonal, Juni 4th, Salzburg, Österreich (oral presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P., Denhaerynck, K., Thannberger, N., Köfer, S., Bock, A., Surber, C., Steiger, J., & De Geest, S. (2003). Supporting Medication Adherence in Renal Transplantation. The SMART-study: Pilot findings. Eighth Lowlands Mini-symposium on Drug Exposure and Compliance 2003, November 6th, Utrecht, the Netherlands (oral presentation).

National

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2022). Zu kompliziert für die Praxis? Wie kann ein Forschungsprojekt im Pflegealltag nachhaltig umgesetzt werden. Invited speaker at the Joint Annual Meeting of the Swiss Society of Cardiology (SSC) and the Swiss Society of Cardiac Surgery (SSCS), nursing day, 16th June, St Gallen, Switzerland.

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2022). Wie wird Forschung in den Betrieben gefördert, was hindert, welchen Wert hat die Forschung, was ist der Benefit. Wie kann das Dilemma von Ressourcenbedarf beim Patienten und dem Zeitbedarf für Forschung gelöst werden: was hat Priorität? Round table discussion at the Joint Annual Meeting of the Swiss Society of Cardiology (SSC) and the Swiss Society of Cardiac Surgery (SSCS), nursing day, 16th June, St. Gallen, Switzerland.

Santos, G. C., Pillonel, M., Wicht, J., Tschann, K., Ponce, A., Kaufmann, A.-L., Jurgens, C., Liljeroos, M., Hullin, R., & Schäfer-Keller, P. (2022). Une intervention infirmière sur le terrain pour soutenir les personnes avec insuffisance cardiaque et leur proche dans la surveillance de leur maladie. Oral presentation at the Joint Annual Meeting of the Swiss Society of Cardiology (SSC) and the Swiss Society of Cardiac Surgery (SSCS), nursing day, 16th June, St. Gallen, Switzerland.

Schäfer-Keller, P., & Santos, G. C. (2021). Soutenir les auto-soins chez les personnes avec une insuffisance cardiaque : exemples de consultations infirmières issues d’un programme de recherche à Fribourg. Présentation orale, Conférence de midi, Hôpital de Lavaux, 25 novembre, Cully, Suisse.

Santos, G. C., Ducrest, F., Liljeroos, M., Jurgens, C. Y., Hullin, R., & Schäfer-Keller, P. (2021). Heart failure symptom exacerbation identification by a woman with chronic heart failure: a case report. Oral presentation at the Herzinsuffizienz 2021 – HF D-A-CH – Dreiländertreffen, 16.-18. September, Zürich, Schweiz.

Schäfer-Keller, P., & Bay, K. (2021). Herzinsuffizienz / Heartfailure - different aspects of care. Chair of virtual room 4: Nursing & Allied Professions Track, at the Joint Annual Meeting of the Swiss Society of Cardiology (SSC) and the Swiss Society of Cardiac Surgery (SSCS), 9-11th June, online.

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2019). Pflegesprechstunde bei Herzinsuffizienz: CINACARD / Consultation infirmière en cas d’insuffisance cardiaque: CINACARD. Oral presentation at the Congrès de l’Association suisse des infirmières et infirmiers (ASI), 16.-17. Mai, Congress Center Basel, Schweiz.

Schäfer-Keller, P., Graf, D., Santos, G., Denhaerynck, K., Vasserot, K., Richards, D., & Strömberg, A. (2019). The prevalence of and relationships between self-care, symptom experience, needs, healthcare utilization and vulnerable profiles in individuals with heart failure: a cross-sectional Swiss study. Poster presented at the 21th Winter-Meeting of the Heart Failure Working Group of the Swiss Society of Cardiology, 10-12th January, Stoos, Switzerland.

Schäfer-Keller, P., Graf, D., Pasche, J., Verga, M. E., Denhaerynck, K., Richards, D., & Strömberg, A. (2019). Nurse-facilitated multidisciplinary follow-up care in Heart Failure (UTILE): a pilot randomized controlled trial. Study protocol. Poster presented at the 21th Winter-Meeting of the Heart Failure Working Group of the Swiss Society of Cardiology, 10-12th January, Stoos, Switzerland.

Santos, G., Hullin, R., & Schäfer-Keller, P. (2019). Symptom perception in persons living with heart failure: a nursing intervention to support self-care in heart failure adults (SYMPERHEART). Poster presented at the 21th Winter-Meeting of the Heart Failure Working Group of the Swiss Society of Cardiology, 10-12th January, Stoos, Switzerland.

Pasche, J., & Schäfer-Keller, P. (2019). What is the role of heart failure nurses with post-diploma education in clinical practice? Results of a Swiss survey. Poster presented at the 21th Winter-Meeting of the Heart Failure Working Group of the Swiss Society of Cardiology, 10-12th January, Stoos, Switzerland.

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2018). The Academic Society for Cardiovascular Nursing. Poster presented at the Swiss Association for Nursing Science, Science apéro, 13th December, Bern, Switzerland. (Poster)

Pasche, J., & Schäfer-Keller, P. (2018). What is the role of heart failure nurses with post-diploma education in clinical practice? Results of a Swiss survey. Présentation orale au Swiss Congress for Health Professions (SCHP), 3-4 septembre, Zürich, Careum Auditorium, Suisse.

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2018). Self management in heart failure patients. Oral presentation in Joint Annual Meeting 2018 of the Swiss Society of Cardiology (SSC) and the Swiss Society of Cardiac Surgery (SSCS), June 6th-8th, Congress Center, Basel, Schweiz.

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2018). The role of the HF nurse in a HF team. Invited oral presentation at the 20th Winter-Meeting of the Heart Failure Working Group of the Swiss Society of Cardiology, 25-27th January, Champéry, Switzerland.

Schäfer-Keller, P., & Santos, G. (2017). CINACARD: Le dévelopement et l’évaluation d’une consultation inifrmière pour des adultes avec insuffisance cardiaque. Présentation orale au Pôle clinique HFR, 7 décembre, HFR, Tafers, Suisse.

Santos, G., Hullin, R., & Schäfer-Keller, P. (2017). Symptom perception in persons living with heart failure: a nursing intervention to support self-care of older adults (SYMPERHEART) Oral presentation at the 3rd Annual Doctoral Student Research Day (Swiss PhD in Nursing Science Education (SPINE)), 7th November, Kollegienhaus, Basel, Schweiz.

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2017). Selbstpflege bei Herzinsuffizienz: Bedeutung und Relevanz. Oral presentation at the Herzinsuffisienz 2017 - Dreiländertreffen, September 21.-23., Thun, Schweiz.

Schäfer-Keller, P., Santos, G., Vasserot, K., Augereau, C., Villeneuve, H., Raccanello, O., Graf, D., Aubort, N., Vona, M., Richards, D., & Strömberg, A. (2016). Development of a Nurse-led Clinic for individuals living with Heart Failure: Preliminary results of an ongoing multi-methods study. Présentation orale au Swiss Congress for Health Professions (SCHP), 1-2 septembre, Lugano, Campus Trevano, Cannobio, Suisse.

Schäfer-Keller, P., Graf, D., Santos, G., Denhaerynck, K., Vasserot, K., Augereau, C., Villeneuve, H., Raccanello, O., Aubort, N., Vona, M., Richards, D., & Strömberg, A. (2017). Self-care in individuals with heart failure: results from a cross-sectional Swiss study. Oral presentation in Joint Annual Meeting 2017 of the Swiss Society of Cardiology (SSC) and the Swiss Society of Cardiac Surgery (SSCS), June 7-9th, Baden, Switzerland.

Schäfer-Keller, P., Santos, G., Vasserot, K., Augereau, C., Villeneuve, H., Raccanello, O., Graf, D., Aubort, N., Vona, M., Moses Passini, C., Richards, D., & Strömberg, A. (2016). The prevalence of and relationships between complex needs, self-care, healthcare utilization and vulnerable profiles in individuals with heart failure: preliminary results of an ongoing cross-sectional study. Présentation orale à l'Assemblée Annuelle commune 2016: Société Suisse de Cardiologie (SSC), Société Suisse de Chirurgie Cardiaque et Vasculaire Thoracique (SSCC), Société Suisse de Pneumologie (SSP), 15-17 juin, SwissTech Convention Center Lausanne, Quartier Nord de l’EPFL, Ecublens, Suisse.

Vasserot, K., & Schäfer-Keller, P. (2015). Projet CINACARD, Consultation infirmière pour les Insuffisants cardiaques. Présentation orale à la 5ème Journée Fribourgeoise de Cardiologie, 26 novembre, Fribourg, Suisse.

Conca, A., Wenke-Zobler, J., Brunner, C., Reutlinger, B., Schütz, P., Müller, B., & für die TRIAGE-Forschungsgruppe (Gabele, A., Schäfer-Keller, P., Schmid, G., Haubitz, S., Grolimund, E., Zhydkov, A., Batschwaroff, M., Regez, K., Schild, U., Caldara, Z., Kahles, T., Nedeltchev, K., von Felten, S., Keller, A., Prins, M, Huber, A., Kaeslin, M., Hunziker, R., Schubert, M., De Geest, S., Bargetzi, M., Reemts, C., Amstad, K., Buergi, U., & Kutz, A.). (2015). Vergleich von klinischen Ergebnissen zwischen stationären medizinischen Patienten mit herkömmlicher Betreuung und teilweise pflegegeleiteter Betreuung (nurse led care): Eine Propensity Score Matching Analyse. Poster presentation (3rd poster price) at „Less is more” at 4. Symposium der Schweizer Versorgungsforschung, SAMW, 9. November, Bern, Schweiz.

Küttel, C., Frei, I., Schäfer-Keller, P., & Conca, A. (2014). Pflegende Angehörige während des Spitalaufenthalts ihres älteren Familienmitglieds: Was sie beschäftigt im Hinblick auf den Austritt und was sie diesbezüglich für sich benötigen, Oral presentation, Inselspital, 15.März, Bern.

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2013). Für Conca A. und das OPTIMA – TRIAGE Team. Früherkennung im interdisziplinären Austrittsmanagement: der post-acute care discharge score (PACD) als Screening Instrument für Bedarf an post-akuter  pflegerischer/rehabilitativer Nachbetreuung nach dem Spitalaufenthalt. ENDA Kongress, November 1th, Zürich, Switzerland (oral presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2013). Nurse-led Care am Kantonsspital Aarau. Fachsymposium, Universitätsspital Zürich, September 16th, Zürich, Switzerland (invited oral presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2013). Unterstützung in der Selbstverantwortung und bei Selbstmanagementaufgaben. Fachsymposium St.Gallen, January 24th, St. Gallen, Switzerland (invited oral presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P., Müller, B., & Reutlinger, B. (2013). Nurse-led Care am Kantonsspital Aarau. Helsana Kaderanalass, table politique, Juni 24th, Zürich Oerlikon (invited oral presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P., & Rink, V. (2013). Aufbau von Pflegeexpertise: Das Kompetenzteam Onkologische Pflege im Kantonsspital Aarau. 15. Jahrestagung Onkologiepflege Schweiz; March 21th, Bern, Switzerland (invited oral presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2012). Für das OPTIMA Team. Entwicklung, Einführung und Evaluation einer pflegegeleiteten Einheit (Nurse-led Unit) im Akutspital für PatientInnen in medizinisch stabilem Zustand: Erste Ergebnisse der Machbarkeitsprüfung. Universitätsspital Zürich, April 25th, Zürich, Switzerland (invited oral presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2012). Gelebte Innovation: Nurse-led Care am Kantonsspital Aarau. Svpl Kongress, October 19th, Bern, Switzerland (invited oral presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2012). Neue Pflegemodelle am Beispiel von Nurse-led Care am Kantonsspital Aarau (NLC-KSA©). SGN Pflegesymposium, December 5th, Zürich, Switzerland (invited oral presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2011). For the OPTIMA Team. A feasibility study to develop, implement and evaluate a hospital based nurse-led unit for patients at high biopsychosocial and low medical risk: Preliminary results. Forum de recherche, November 21th, Haute école de santé Fribourg, Switzerland (invited oral presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2011). PatientInnenedukation. Einsatz und Nutzen. Impulsveranstaltung. Zürcher Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften, November 28th, Winterthur, Switzerland (invited oral presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2011). Rolle von Pflege im Medikamentenabgabeprozess unter dem Aspekt der Arzneimitteltherapiesicherheit. Tagung elektronische Verordnung & Arzneimittellogistik, June 8th, Zürich, Switzerland (invited oral presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P., Hiller, E., Mori, A., Sommer, S., Peterson, S., & Schweingruber, R. (2011). Pflegeexpertise im Akutspital: Aufbau, Förderung & Austausch. SBK Kongress, 18.-20. Mai, Montreux, Switzerland (poster presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P., Winkler, M., Conca, A., Scimonetti, P., Schubert, M., De Geest, S., & Schirlo, S. (2011). Nurse-led Unit im Akutspital: Aufbau, Umsetzung, Machbarkeit. SBK Kongress, 19. Mai, Montreux, Switzerland (oral presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2009). Neue Versorgungsmodelle in der Grundversorgung: Konsequenzen für die Pflege [German]. New models of care in primary health care: consequences for nursing. Seminar Forum Santé Gesundheit, June 4th, Crans-Montana, Switzerland (invited oral presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2009). Patientenschulung und -beratung: State of the Art [German]. Patient education: State of the art. Impuls. June 9th, University Hospital of Basel & Institute of Nursing Science, University of Basel, Switzerland (invited oral presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P., & De Geest, S. (2008). Pflegefachleute mit erweiterter Expertise (Advanced Practice Nurses): Eine Option für die Grundversorgung in der Schweiz? Réunion Scientifique „Identité infirmière: de la pratique aux sciences“, November 12th, Neuchâtel, Switzerland (invited oral presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P., & Dickenmann, M. (2008). Transition and kidney transplantation. Medical Aspects of Organ Transplantation. November 13th, Bern, Switzerland (invited oral presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2007). Computerunterstützte Patientenedukation (German). Computerized patient education. Kolloquium, 6. Februar, Institute of Nursing Science, University of Basel, Switzerland (oral presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P., Dickenmann, M., Steiger, J., & De Geest, S. (2006). Computerized patient education in kidney transplantation. Testing the content validity and usability of the Organ Transplant Information SystemTM. Preliminary findings. Swiss Medical Weekly, 136(S154), 52 (poster presentation).

Thannberger-Brun, N., Schäfer-Keller, P., Denhaerynck, K., Köfer, S., & De Geest, S. (2006). Which medication aids are used by renal transplant recipients? Swiss Medical Weekly, 136(S154), 18S (poster presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2005). For the Basel-Leuven Transplant Compliance Group. SMART: A randomized controlled pilot study to improve adherence with immunosuppressive regimen. Fortbildung Nephrologie, January 17th, University Hospital Basel (oral presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2004). Eindrücke über die Ausbildung zum Master in Pflegewissenschaft am Institut für Pflegewissenschaft, Medizinische Fakultät, Universität Basel. Generalversammlung VfP, May 6th, Bern, Switzerland (invited oral presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2004). Erweiterte und wirksame Pflegepraxis: Einblick in Advanced Nursing Practice (ANP) im Ambulatorium Nephrologie am Universitätsspital Basel (German). Advanced Nursing Practice: Insights into ANP at the outpatient clinic at the University Hospital Basel. 35th Congress Society of Nephrology, September 18-21, Basel, Switzerland (oral presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2004). Impressions de la formation de Master in Nursing Science. Institut des sciences infirmières, Faculté de médicine, Université de Bâle. 1er novembre, Lausanne, Suisse.

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2004). Supporting Medication Adherence in Renal Transplantation (SMART): A pilot study. De Geest S, Schäfer-Keller P, Denhaerynck K, Bock A, Steiger J. 35th Congress Society of Nephrology, September 18-21, Basel, Switzerland (invited oral presentation).

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2003). For the Basel-Leuven Transplant Compliance Group. Supporting Medication Adherence in Renal Transplantation. The SMART-study: Pilot findings. De Geest S, Schäfer-Keller P, Denhaerynck K, Thannberger N, Köfer S, Bock A, Surber C, Steiger J. 35th Annual Meeting of the Swiss Society of Nephrology, December 4-5, Luzern, Switzerland (oral presentation).

Thesis

Pillonel, S. (2018). Les auto-soins des patients francophones et germanophones atteints d'insuffisance cardiaque ainsi que les facteurs les influençants: une étude transversale analytique. Master thesis at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. Supervisor: Schäfer-Keller, P.

Verdon, A. A. (2017). Les symptômes chez les patients atteints d'insuffisance cardiaque: étude descriptive corrélationnelle. Master thesis at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. Supervisor: Eicher M.; co-supervisor: Schäfer-Keller, P.

Correia Pinto Santana F. M. (2017). Les auto-soins des patients atteints d’une insuffisance cardiaque: étude descriptive corrélationnelle. Master thesis at the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. Supervisor: Eicher M.; co-supervisor: Schäfer-Keller, P.

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2008). Patient self-managment in kidney transplantation: definition, measurement, and intervention. PhD thesis, University of Basel (Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Science), Basel, Switzerland. Magna cum laude.

Schäfer-Keller, P. (2004). A comparison of different methods of measuring medication adherence in patients after kidney transplantation. Master of Science in Nursing, University of Basel (Institute of Nursing Science), Basel, Switzerland.

Research reports

Pascual M, Van Delden C, De Geest S, Steiger J. Scientific report: Grant 33CSC0-108795 Swiss Transplant Cohort Study. First year: July 1st 2007 - June 30th 2008.: University Hospital of Lausanne, University Hospital of Geneva, University of Basel, University Hospital of Basel.; 2008. Role: collaborator

Schäfer-Keller, P., & De Geest, S. (2007). Computer-based patient education in kidney transplantation: Testing the content validity and usability of the Organ Transplant Information System (OTIS)^TM. Final scentific report for the International Transplant Nurses Society. Basel: Institute of Nursing Science, University of Basel.

Schäfer-Keller, P., & De Geest, S. (2007). Computer-based patient education in kidney transplantation: Testing the content validity and usability of the Organ Transplant Information System (OTIS)TM. Final scientific report for Schweizerische Nierenstiftung (the Swiss Nephrology Foundation). Basel: Institute of Nursing Science, University of Basel.

De Geest, S., Denhaeryck, K., Schäfer-Keller, P., Cleemput, K., Fierz, K., & Zeller, A. (2004). Improving long-term successful outcome after renal transplantation: a randomized controlled trial to decrease subclinical noncompliance with immunosuppressive regimen in renal transplantation patients. Final report for the Swiss National Foundation (SNF). Bern: Swiss National Foundation (SNF).

De Geest S, Denhaeryck K, Schäfer-Keller P, Cleemput K, Fierz K, Zeller A et al. Improving long-term successful outcome after renal transplantation: a randomized controlled trial to decrease subclinical noncompliance with immunosuppressive regimen in renal transplantation patients. Progress report for the Swiss National Foundation (SNF). 2003.

De Geest S, De Graeve V, Desmyttere A, Fliedner M, Keller P, Schubert M et al. Improving long-term successful outcome after renal transplantation: a randomized controlled trial to decrease subclinical noncompliance with immunosuppressive regimen in renal transplantation patients. Progress report for the Swiss National Foundation (SNF). Institute of Nursing Science, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; 2002.

Medias 

Deux siècles d’opposition au vaccin. Patrick Chuard, La Liberté, édition du 22 juin 2021. Entretien avec Nathalie Déchanez et Petra Schäfer-Keller. > La Liberté

Bischofberger, I. (2021). «3 Fragen - 3 Antworten » zu COVID-19 in der Pflegeforschung. Interview von Petra Schäfer-Keller durch VFP-Präsidentin, VPF/APSI Newsletter, Januar. Interview

Bischofberger, I. (2021). «3 questions - 3 réponses » sur le COVID-19 dans la recherche en soins infirmiers. Interview de Petra Schäfer-Keller par la présidente de l'APSI, VPF/APSI Newsletter, Janvier. Traduction de l'interview en français.

Schweizer Radio DRS 2 (Producer). (2003). Grolimund T, Nicca D, Schaffert-Witvliet B, Schäfer-Keller P. Co-Abhängikeit - eine verhängnisvolle Verstrickung (German). Co-addiction - A fatal involvement. Kontext.

Schäfer-Keller, P., Tschann, K., Huber, C. REFINE : Utilisation d'une technique de développement consensuelle pour affiner une nouvelle intervention complexe à plusieurs composantes qui servira au suivi du soutien dans l'insuffisance cardiaque. Financé par le HES-SO (Fonds de recherche et d’impulsions) – Domaine Santé. Projet

Schäfer-Keller, P., Pasche, J., Verga, M.-E. : Nurse-facilitated multidisciplinary Heart Failure follow-up care (UTILE): a pilot randomized controlled trial. Financé par Stiftung Pflegewissenschaften Schweiz. Dans le partenariat académie – clinique : HEdS-FR – HFR. http://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN10151805

Santos, G. (2016-2022). SYMPERHEART : Une intervention infirmière pour augmenter les auto-soins d'adultes âgés vivant avec une insuffisance cardiaque dans le canton de Fribourg, thèse doctorale à l'Institut Universitaire de Formation et de Recherche en Soins (IUFRS), sous la direction de Prof. Petra Schäfer-Keller (HEdS-FR) et Prof. Roger Hullin, médecin adjoint au CHUV. Projet

Schäfer-Keller, P., Santos, G., Vasserot, K., Villeneuve, H., Raccanello, O.,  Graf, D., Aubort, N., Vona, M., Prof. Dr Richards, D., Prof. Dr Strömberg, A.: Development and Evaluation of a Nurse-delivered Service for Adults with Heart Failure : The prevalence of and relationships between complex needs, self-care, healthcare utilization and vulnerable profiles in individuals with heart failure: a cross-sectional study. Financé par Stiftung Pflegewissenschaften Schweiz. Dans le cadre du partenariat HEdS-FR - HFR. Projet