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Veronika Schoeb
Veronika Schoeb, PhD, MHA, PT
Professor HES
Director of Research and International Relations
Haute Ecole de Santé Vaud – HESAV
[email protected]
Orcid ID: 0000-0001-8032-0896

ACADEMIC ATTAINMENTS / PEDAGOGIC CERTIFICATES

2016 BOLT Certificate (Blended and Online Learning & Teaching)

Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HK

2014 PhD in Sociology and Social Policy

University of Nottingham, UK

2004 Certificate in Pedagogy and Didactic

University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Western Switzerland - HES-SO
2001 Master of Science in Health Care Administration
Simmons College, Boston, MA, USA
2001 Certificate in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (OMT)
IFOMPT (International Federation of Orthopaedic Manual Physiotherapy)

1997 Certificate Advanced Business English

Harvard University Extension School, Boston, MA, USA

1991 Diploma in Physical Therapy

School of Physiotherapy, Lucerne, Switzerland

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES / CLINICAL SPECIALISATION

2009 Introduction to Conversation Analysis

Dr. Paul Drew, Dr. Merran Toerien, University of York, UK

2000 Summer Course “Quality Improvement in Healthcare”

Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA

1999 Continuing Education Course in Women’s Health

Portland, Oregon, USA

1992 - 1997 Orthopaedic Manual Therapy

IFOMPT Specialization , Germany and Switzerland

1993 - 1995 Respiratory Therapy

M. Guy Postiaux, M. J. Chevaillier, Bern and Bienne, Switzerland

1991 - 1992 Functional Kinetics

Mrs Regula Berger-Bircher, Silla Plattner, Lucerne, Switzerland

Certificates upon request

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EMPLOYMENT

Professor HES – Director of Research and International Relations (8/2018 – present)

School of Health Sciences
University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Western Switzerland, Lausanne, Switzerland
Management: Organisation of Research Unit and Office of International Relations,
strategic decisions,
Research: elaboration of research projects related to interprofessional collaboration in
health care, development of health service models, sociological dimension in health care

Assistant Professor (2/2015 – 6/2018)

Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
Research: elaboration of research projects related to communication and collaboration in
health care settings using qualitative and quantitative designs
Teaching: lecturing and seminars on social determinants of health, team collaboration and
conflict resolution; design, organization and lecturing of module in qualitative research
(BSc, MSc, PhD level); lecturing and seminars on professional practice of physiotherapy,
Participation in an externally-funded multi-center Team-Based Interprofessional Learning
Project (IPTBL) in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong.

Adjointe Scientifique (9/2015 – present)

HESAV - Haute Ecole de Santé Vaud, Department of Physiotherapy
University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Western Switzerland HES-SO
Research: Collaboration in FNS-funded project on interprofessional collaboration in health
care using qualitative designs.

Physiotherapist (6/2014 – 2/2015)

Sportsperformance, Private Physiotherapy Clinic, Central, Hong Kong
Practice: Worked as physiotherapist treating patients with musculoskeletal and women’s
health issues.

Module Convenor MSc Physiotherapy (11/2010 – present)

Berner Fachhochschule, Physiotherapy
University of Applied Sciences, Bern, Switzerland
Teaching: Design, organization and lecturing of postgraduate module in qualitative
research, supervision of MSc thesis, elaboration of e-learning module

Professeure HES (9/2002 – 8/2015)

HESAV - Haute Ecole de Santé Vaud, Department of Physiotherapy
University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Western Switzerland, HES-SO
Research: Several externally funded projects on communication in health care interactions
using qualitative and quantitative designs, mixed method studies in various areas.
Teaching: elaboration of e-module on communication skills in health care, design,
organization and lecturing of module in qualitative research and evidence-based practice,
design of Certificate of Advanced Studies “Integration of scientific
knowledge in health professions”, thesis supervision.

Research Coordinator (8/2001- 8/2002)

Outreach Program for Chinese Senior Population in Lower Manhattan
NYU Downtown Hospital, Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation, New York, USA
Responsibilities: Organised the program (workshops, initial and discharge examination),
managed budget received from Langeloth Foundation, prepared reports to foundation,
collected and analysed data for presentation and publication purposes, published articles
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Research Analyst (10/2001-8/2002)

Needle Exchange Program for Tuberculosis Prevention in Drug Users
Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, USA
Responsibilities: Cleaned data, prepared abstract and presentation for congress, corrected
research proposal for external funding sources (National Institute of Health)

Physiotherapist / Researcher (1/2001- 5/2001)

Bürgerspital Solothurn/University of Zurich, Switzerland
Responsibilities: Worked as a physiotherapist, organized and supervised quality
improvement project groups, collected and analysed data on evaluation of a new
curriculum.

Intern (10/2000 – 12/2000)

World Health Organisation, Geneva, Switzerland
Responsibilities: Performed assigned duties in Women’s Health Department.

Coordinator Outpatient Physical Therapy (2/1998 - 7/2000)

Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island, North Smithfield, RI, USA
Responsibilities: Treated outpatients, developed performance and outcome improvement
parameters, analysed market opportunities for different programs, supervised outpatient
clinic and staff, optimised work process, recruited team members

Deputy Manager of Physiotherapy Department/Physiotherapist (8/1992 – 11/1996)

Bürgerspital Solothurn, Switzerland
Responsibilities: Treated inpatients and outpatients, performed statistical analysis,
recruited team members, optimised work processes

RESEARCH GRANTS OBTAINED (Total amount obtained: CHF 1.1 mio)

Principal Investigator Grant (2017 - 2019) CHF 101’400

Office Fédéral de la Santé Publique (OFSP)
“Colloques Interprofessionnels en milieu hospitalier”

Principal Investigator Procore Grant (2017) HK$ 142,500

RGC / Consulate of France Conference Grant (equivalent to CHF 17’812)
“Women’s Health at the Heart of the Society”

Principal Investigator Research Grant (2015 - 2018) HK$ 600,000

Departmental Grant, PolyU (CHF 75’000)
“Patient-Therapist interaction during Exercises: Instruction, Feedback, and Patient
Participation”

Principal Investigator Research Grant (2015 - 2017) HK$ 180,000

Collaborative Research Grant, PolyU / Griffith University (CHF 22’500)
“Discharge Planning in public hospitals in Hong Kong and Australia: How does it work and
how cost-effective is it?”

Co-Investigator Research Grant (2017 - 2018) HK$ 256,100

Collaborative Research Grant, PolyU / Malmö University (CHF 33’137)
“Experience of chronic low back pain and its possible implications for older people’s daily
livers in Hong Kong and Sweden: What about cultural competency and health?”

Co-Investigator Research Grant (2017 - 2018) HK$ 270,060

Collaborative Research Grant PolyU FHSS (CHF 33’757)
“Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of a participation and environment
measure for young children with developmental delay in Hong Kong”
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Collaborator Research Grant (2016 - 2018) CHF 375’000

Swiss National Science Foundation
“Interprofessional communication: How do health professional interact with each other in
collaborative practice situations?”

Principal Investigator Research Grant (2011 – 2014) CHF 160’000

Swiss National Science Foundation
“Discharge Planning in Rehabilitation Centers: what about patient participation?”

Collaborator Research Grant (2011 - 2012) CHF 120’000

Co-Investigator (responsible for qualitative research)
RECSS – University of Applied Sciences, Western Switzerland
“Research Priorities in physiotherapy”
PI: Dr Jan Kool, ZHAW, Switzerland

Principal Investigator Research Grant (2009 – 2011) CHF 99’000

Swiss National Science Foundation - DoRE
“Analysis of patient-physiotherapist interaction in an orthopaedic outpatient setting”

Principal Investigator Research Grant (2005 – 2008) CHF 90’000

Swiss National Science Foundation - DoRE
“Patient-centred goal setting in physiotherapy: Does it influence patient satisfaction and
functional outcome?”

RESEARCH GRANTS PENDING

Co-Investigator (2018 - 2021) HK$ 1,019,400

Health Care and Promotion Scheme (CHF 127’425)
“Determining the prevalence of dance injury in recreational dancers and developing novel
injury prevention strategies for recreational dance students in Hong Kong“
PI: Dr Arnold Wong, PolyU, Hong Kong

Co-Investigator (2018 - 2021) HK$ 1,198,648

General Research Fund (GRF) (CHF 149’831)
“Investigating the social and material dynamics of interprofessional learning: An
interactional ethnography”
PI: Dr Susan Bridges, HKU, Hong Kong

LEARNING & TEACHING DEVELOPMENT GRANTS

(Total amount obtained: CHF 139’075)

Principal Investigator Teaching Grant (2017 – 2018) HK$ 227,020

Hong Kong Polytechnic University (CHF 28’377)
“Fit with ETIP - Exercise theory, instruction and prescription: An interactive collaborative
online learning resource”

Co-Investigator Teaching Grant (2017 – 2018) HK$ 114,254

Hong Kong Polytechnic University (CHF 14’281)
“Teaching and learning experiences of an interprofessional education programme for
undergraduate students in Health and Social Care disciplines”

Principal Investigator Teaching Grant (2016 – 2017) HK$ 191,338

Hong Kong Polytechnic University (CHF 23’917)
“Acquisition of basic physiotherapy skills in a digital age: Evaluation of a blended learning
approach”
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Co-Investigator Teaching Grant (2016 – 2017) HK$ 400,000

Hong Kong Polytechnic University and HESAV (CHF 50’000)
”Simulation-based student-centred learning module - A global approach”

Co-Investigator Teaching Grant (2016 – 2017) HK$ 180,000

Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Griffith University (CHF 22’500)
“Impact of cultural competency on students’ learning experience using standardized
healthcare simulation module”
PI: Dr Shirley Ngai, PolyU

SUPERVISION OF THESES

2018 Jolanda Stöckli - MSc Physiotherapy BFH Bern (Graduation in July 2018)
“Patient-physiothearpist interaction - A neglected aspect for exercise adherence
in musculoskeletal setting: A mixed-method approach”

Jouko Schäublin - MSc Physiotherapy BFH Bern (Graduation in July 2018)

“Wie beurteilen Schweizer Physiotherapeuten und Physiotherapeutinnen die
Physiotherapie 2.0 und den Patient 3.0 in der Praxis”

2017 Dajana Michelle Schneider - MSc Physiotherapy BFH, Bern

“Reflection in clinical education of undergraduate physiotherapy students in
Switzerland: An ethnographic approach”

Sophie Karoline Brandt - MSc Physiotherapy BFH, Bern

“Direct Access to Physiotherapy in Switzerland”

2015 Stefan Zuber - MSc Physiotherapy BFH, Bern

“How do clinical educators foster students’ clinical reasoning skills in
undergraduate education: An ethnographic study”

AWARDS

2017
Association Suisse des Sciences Médicales (ASSM): Prix “Interprofessionnalité”
Staffoni, L., Schoeb, V., Pichonnaz, D. Bécherraz, C., Knutti, I. & Bianchi, M. (2017).
“Learning from each other”. The transmission of knowledge as a form of high-level
collaboration

EIPEN (European Interprofessional Practice & Education Network) Best Poster Award
Staffoni, L., Schoeb, V., Pichonnaz, D. Bécherraz, C., Knutti, I. & Bianchi, M. (2017). The
interactional structure of interprofessional meetings: Processes of information exchange,
knowledge sharing and decision-making. Lausanne, 6 - 8 September 2017.

2016
Association Suisse des Sciences Médicales (ASSM): Prix “Interprofessionnalité”
Staffoni, L., Schoeb, V., Pichonnaz, D. Bécherraz, C., Knutti, I. & Bianchi, M. (2016).
Collaboration interprofessionnelle : comment les professionnels de santé interagissent-ils en
situation de pratique collaborative ?

2015
Association Suisse des Sciences Médicales (ASSM): Runner-up for article to call “Medical
Humanities: Transfer of research findings into clinical practice” (January 2015)
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EXPERTISE AND SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES

Since 2018 SVOMP Educational Board (Swiss Orthopedic Manual Therapy Association)
Chairwoman, Switzerland

2017 - 2018 International Research Center for the Advancement of Health Communication
Member of Advisory Board
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/engl/ircahc/

2016 - 2018 Hong Kong-Macao Ethnomethodology and Conversation Analysis Group

Co-Founder and Organiser of monthly data sessions, Hong Kong
http://www.soc.cuhk.edu.hk/HKGMACEMCA.html

2017 Organisation of Symposium “Women’s Health at the Heart of Society”

Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, funded by RGC/Procore

2014 Organisation of Symposium “Clinical Communication in Healthcare”,

Lausanne, Switzerland, funded by HES-SO.

2013 Expert Report on Manual Therapy Education, Master of Advanced Studies,

ZHAW, Switzerland

2010 Member of Expert Panel for Accreditation of BSc Education in Physiotherapy

Berner Fachhochschule BFH, Bern, Switzerland

2008 Organisation of Symposium “Qualitative Research in Healthcare”, Lausanne,

Switzerland, funded by Swiss National Science Foundation.

PUBLICATIONS (all peer-reviewed)

Schoeb, V. & Chong, D. (2019). Students' learning preferences and experience in a globalised world: Opportunity to
optimise internationalisation in physiotherapy education. OpenPhysio. Access:
https://www.openphysiojournal.com/article/students-learning-experience-and-experience-in-a-globalised-world-
opportunity-to-optimise-internationalisation-in-physiotherapy-education/

Wong, A. Y., Forss, K. S., Jakobsson, J., Schoeb, V., Kumlien, C., & Borglin, G. (2018). Older
adult’s experience of chronic low back pain and its implications on their daily life: Study protocol
of a systematic review of qualitative research. Systematic reviews, 7(1), 81.

Schoeb, V., Staffoni, L., & Keel, S. (2018). Influence of interactional structure on patient’s
participation during interprofessional discharge planning meetings in rehabilitation
centers. Journal of Interprofessional Care, 1-10.

Staffoni, L., Knutti-Menia, I., Bécherraz, C., Pichonnaz, D., Bianchi, M., & Schoeb, V. (2018).
Définir la collaboration interprofessionnelle: étude qualitative des représentations pratiques des
formateurs/trices en santé. Kinésithérapie, la Revue (early view online).

Yip, A., & Schoeb, V. (2018). Facilitating patient participation in physiotherapy: Symptom-talk
during exercise therapy from an Asian context. Physiotherapy theory and practice, 1-16.

Schoeb, V. & Hiller, A. (2018). The impact of documentation on communication during patient-
physiotherapist interactions: a qualitative observational study. Physiotherapy Theory and practice
(early view online).
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Pichonnaz, D., Bécherraz, C., Knutti, I., Staffoni, L. &. Schoeb, V. (2017). Filmer les soins : La
vidéo comme outil de récolte de données. Recherches Qualitatives, 36(2), 63-84

Keel, S. & Schoeb, V. (2017). Patient participation in action: patients’ interactional initiatives
during interdisciplinary goal-setting meetings in a rehabilitation clinic. Text & Talk; 37(2), 213-
241.

Keel, S. & Schoeb, V. (2016) What about patient participation within multiparty health care
encounters? Professionals’ orientation toward patients and their articulation with the activity
structure of interdisciplinary entry meetings in a rehabilitation clinic. Communication & Medicine,
13 (1), 115-135.

Schoeb, V. (2016). Healthcare services in Hong Kong and its challenges: The roles of health
professionals within a social model of health, China Perspectives, 4, 51-58.

Schoeb, V. (2016). Non-communicable diseases are the biggest challenges of the 21st century: What
is the physiotherapist’s role in global health? Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal, 35, A1-A2

Nast, I., Tal, A., Schmid, S., Schoeb, V., Rau, B., Barbero, M. & Kool, J. (2016). Physiotherapy
Research Priorities in Switzerland: Views of the Various Stakeholders. Physiotherapy Research
International, 21(3), 137-46.

Keel, S. & Schoeb, V. (2015). “When do we want the final discharge?” How the potential tensions
between medical expertise and institutional requirements are dealt with in discharge planning,
Cahiers de l’Institut de Linguistique et des Sciences du Langage - CILSL, 44, 57-79.

Schoeb, V., Hartmeier, A. & Keel S. (2015) Transfer von Forschungsresultaten zur Austrittsplanung
in drei Schweizer Rehabilitationskliniken: Reflektion als Sprungbrett für Veränderungen im
Praxisalltag, Swiss Medical Journal - Schweizerische Ärztezeitung, 96 (5):132-135

Schoeb, V. (2014). Assumptions embedded in wh-questions: An interactional approach to the

analysis of goal setting. Studies in Communication Sciences, 14(1): 68-77.

Riva, S., Staffoni, L., Schulz, P. & Schoeb, V. (2014). Patient participation in discharge planning
decisions in the frame of Primary Nursing approach: A conversation analytic study. Studies in
Communication Sciences, 14(1): 61-67.

Schoeb, V., Rau, B., Nast, I., Schmid, S., Barbero, M., Tal, A. & Kool, J. (2014). How do patients,
politicians, physiotherapists and other health professionals view physiotherapy research? A
qualitative study. Physiotherapy Research International, 19(2), 79-92.

Opsommer, E., & Schoeb, V. (2014). ‘Tell Me About Your Troubles’: Description of Patient–
Physiotherapist Interaction During Initial Encounters. Physiotherapy Research
International, 19(4), 205-221.

Schoeb, V., Staffoni, L., Parry, R. & Pilnick, A. (2014). "What do you expect from
physiotherapy?”: A detailed analysis of goal setting in physiotherapy". Disability and
Rehabilitation, 36(20):1679-86.

Schoeb, V. & Zosso, A. (2012). “You cannot perform music without taking care of your body”: A
qualitative study on musicians’ representation of body and health”, Journal of Medical Problems
of Performing Artists, 27(3): 129-136.

Zosso, A. & Schoeb, V. (2012). Musicians’ social representations of health and illness: A
qualitative case study about focal dystonia, WORK, 41(1):53-59.
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Schoeb, V. & Bürge, E. (2012). Perceptions of patients and physiotherapists on patient

participation: A narrative synthesis of qualitative studies, Physiotherapy Research International,
17: 80–91.

Schoeb, V. (2012). Qualitative research in physiotherapy: What place does it merit?,

Kinésithérapie – La Revue, 12(127):85–93.

Schoeb, V., Staffoni, L. & Pichonnaz, C. (2010). La négociation des objectifs en physiothérapie:
Analyse détaillée de l’interaction. Kinésithérapie La Revue, 97 :55-59.

Schoeb, V. (2009). „The goal is to be more flexible“ – Detailed analysis of goal setting in
physiotherapy using a conversation analytical approach. Manual Therapy, 14(6):665-670.

Moroz, A., Schoeb, V., Fan, G. & Lee, M. (2004). Convalescence Care for Seniors in Lower
Manhattan: An interdisciplinary geriatric outreach program presents its outcome. International
Journal of Rehabilitation Research, 27(1):75-78.

Moroz, A., Schoeb, V., Fan, G. & Lee, M. (2003) Convalescence Care for Seniors in Lower
Manhattan: An interdisciplinary approach to community rehabilitation. Topics of Geriatric
Rehabilitation 19 (4): 291-297.

Perlman, D.C., Friedmann, P., Horn, L., Nugent, A., Schoeb, V., Carey, J., Salomon, N. & Des
Jarlais, D.C. (2003). Impact of monetary incentives on adherence to referral for screening chest x-
rays after syringe exchange based tuberculin skin testing. Journal of Urban Health, 80(3):428-43.

Schoeb, V. (2002) Schulreform in der Physiotherapie (Curriculum reform in physiotherapy).

FisioAktiv, 6:16-21.

Schoeb, V. (2002). Entspricht das neue problemorientierte Curriculum den Erwartungen? (Does the
problem-based learning curriculum live up to its expectations?) FisioAktiv, 7:15-24.

SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS AT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

Veronika Schoeb,, Sara Keel, Liliane Staffoni

“Interprofessionalität in Aktion“
IGPTR-R Symposium, 20 March 2019, Solothurn, Switzerland

Veronika Schoeb, Sara Keel, Liliane Staffoni

“Colloques interprofessionnels en milieu hospitalier“
Journée Interprofessionalité, OFSP, 25 November 2019, Bern, Switzerland

Veronika Schoeb
“Qualitative research for physiotherapy practice: Past, present, future “
Clinical Research Forum, 3 November 2018, Sierre, Switzerland

Veronika Schoeb, Adrian Yip

“Seems like I have no clue - so clumsy” - Patient participation during exercise in musculoskeletal
physiotherapy
Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Conference, 28 - 29 October 2017, Hong Kong, China

Veronika Schoeb, Adrian Yip

“Patient Participation during exercise therapy in musculoskeletal physiotherapy: How patients
engage as receivers, performers, contributors and collaborators”
Australian Physiotherapy Association Conference, 19 - 21 October 2017, Sydney / Australia
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“Educational approaches and technological innovation to enhance health professionals’ skills
required for collaborative practice”
Hong Kong Society for Simulation in Healthcare - Annual Meeting, 9 - 10 September 2017, Hong
Kong, China

Veronika Schoeb, Adrian Yip

“Participation during exercise therapy: Patients’ engagement as receivers, performers,
contributors and collaborators“
CACE Conference - Conversation Analysis in Clinical Encounters, 13 - 15 July 2017, University
of Bristol, UK

Veronika Schoeb, Liliane Staffoni, David Pichonnaz, Isabelle Knutti, Camille Bécherraz, Monica
Bianchi
“Interprofessional education: Healthcare educators’ opinions and perceived challenges of
integrating IPE into a professional curriculum”
WCPT-AWP Conference, 28 - 30 June 2017, Bangkok, Thailand

Veronika Schoeb, Adrian Yip

“Instruction of exercises: How do physiotherapists interact with patients?”
WCPT-AWP Conference, 28 - 30 June 2017, Bangkok, Thailand

Veronika Schoeb, Lei Mangubat, Roy Cheung, Raymond Lo, Ray Cheung, David Watson
“Acquisition of basic physiotherapy skills: Innovative approaches for student engagement”,
WCPT-AWP Conference, 28 - 30 June 2017, Bangkok, Thailand

Veronika Schoeb, Petrea Cornwall, Adrian Yip Wing Hei, Cassandra Ranatunga, Tracy Comans
“Processes of discharge planning in Hong Kong and Australia”
WCPT-AWP Conference, 28 - 30 June 2017, Bangkok, Thailand

Veronika Schoeb, Amy Hiller

“When documentation requirements challenge patient-centred care: an exploration of patient-
physiotherapist interactions in the outpatient setting”
International Federation of Orthopedic Manual Physiotherapists, 4 - 8 July, 2016, Glasgow, UK

Veronika Schoeb, Liliane Staffoni

“L’interprofessionalité avec ou sans participation du patient : une analyse détaillée du travail
interdisciplinaire dans des centres de réadaptation en Suisse“ (invited guest speaker)
Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences, 21 June, 2016, Morges, Switzerland

Veronika Schoeb
“Interprofessionelle Zusammenarbeit aus Sicht der Forschung – viel Lärm um nichts oder doch
der Mühe wert?“ (invited keynote speaker)
Conference for Health Professions, Inselspital Bern, 4 - 5 March, 2016, Bern, Switzerland

Veronika Schoeb
“Paradigm shift in communication skills training? Insights from workshops on interdisciplinary
communication in rehabilitation”
Gold Coast Health and Medical Research Conference, 2 - 4 December 2015, Brisbane, Australia

Veronika Schoeb, Doris Chong

"I don't like to be just a sponge ball" - Learning attitudes and coping strategies of Postgraduate
Health Sciences Program Students
Frontiers in Medical and Health Sciences Education Conference "Learner wellbeing across the
continuum", 27 - 28 November 2015, Hong Kong University, Hong Kong, China
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“Social determinants of health: Application to physiotherapy practice” (invited guest speaker)
Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association Conference, 3 - 4 October 2015, Hong Kong, China

Veronika Schoeb
“I feel it pulling in my calf muscle” – Collaboration in exercise instruction and feedback within
patient-physiotherapist encounters in a Swiss outpatient setting
COMET - Communication, Medicine and Ethics, 25 - 27 June 2015, Hong Kong, China

Veronika Schoeb
“To be able to recover my mobility” – Goal setting, follow-up responses and transformations of
goals in physiotherapy
WCPT - World Conference of Physiotherapy, 1 - 4 May 2015, Singapore

Veronika Schoeb, Sara Keel, Liliane Staffoni

“Communication skills in physiotherapy practice: How to integrate research evidence into e-
learning teaching tools”
WCPT - World Conference of Physiotherapy, 1 - 4 May 2015, Singapore

Veronika Schoeb, Sara Keel, Liliane Staffoni

“Patient participation in rehabilitation centers: What opportunities do older patients have to
participate in discharge decisions?”
9th Pan-Pacific Conference on Rehabilitation, 29 – 30 November 2014, Hong Kong, China

Veronika Schoeb, Sara Keel

“A multimodal analysis of goal discussions during interdisciplinary meetings in Swiss
rehabilitation centers: From theory to practice”
Applied Linguistics and Professional Practice ALAPP, 10-12 September 2014, Genf, Switzerland

Veronika Schoeb, Sara Keel, Liliane Staffoni, Peter Schulz

“Patient participation in rehabilitation centres: How professionals integrate patients’ expectations
about discharge plans”
International Sociological Association Congress 2014, 13 – 19 July 2014, Yokohama, Japan

Veronika Schoeb
“Wh-questions and responses in therapeutic goal setting: How patients’ responses are elicited and
transformed”
International Conference of Conversation Analysis ICCA, 25 – 29 June 2014, Los Angeles, USA

Veronika Schoeb, Sara Keel, Liliane Staffoni

„Interdisciplinary collaboration in Swiss Rehabilitation Centers: Impact of structure and
organisation on professional collaboration“
Swiss Congress for Health Professions, 11 – 12 March 2014, Bern, Switzerland

Veronika Schoeb
“So to do your housework faster”: Physiotherapists’ follow up to patients’ responses
4th Conference on Conversation Analysis & Clinical Encounters. CACE, 5 – 7 July 2013,
University of York, UK

Veronika Schoeb
„Do patients know what their goals are? Insights into the goal-setting process in physiotherapy”
Communicating Health Symposium 2012, 4 December 2012, Melbourne, Australia

Veronika Schoeb
„Epistemics in physiotherapy interactions: Patients’ responses to therapists’ enquiry about goals”
Australian Institute of Ethnomethodology and CA, 29 – 30 November 2012, Brisbane, Australia
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„Goal setting in musculoskeletal physiotherapy: How do patients and physiotherapists interact in
this process?”
World Conference of Physiotherapy WCPT, 21 - 24 June 2011, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Veronika Schoeb
„Goal setting in musculoskeletal physiotherapy: A conversation analytic approach“
Medical Sociology Conference, 4 – 6 September 2010, Durham, UK

Veronika Schoeb
“The goal would be to decrease those tensions” Conversation analysis of goal setting in
physiotherapy”
Medical Sociology Conference, 4 – 6 September 2008, Brighton, UK

Veronika Schoeb
“Goal-setting in physiotherapy: Randomized controlled trial with focus on education – a research
project in progress”
International Conference on Communication in Healthcare, 9 – 12 October 2007, Charleston, USA