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  • Realization Of A Family Systems Care Unit: A Real-life Laboratory For Clinical Practice, Education, And Research At A Swiss University Of Applied Sciences.
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  • Realization Of A Family Systems Care Unit: A Real-life Laboratory For Clinical Practice, Education, And Research At A Swiss University Of Applied Sciences.

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    Realization of a Family Systems Care Unit: A Real-Life Laboratory for Clinical Practice, Education, and Research at a Swiss University of Applied Sciences.

    Evelyn Huber1, Margrit Hilpertshauser1, Corina Sgier1

    • 1ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Winterthur, Switzerland.

    Journal of Family Nursing
    |January 17, 2026

    View abstract on PubMed

    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    The Family Systems Care Unit (FSCU) offers family-centered therapy and training for health professionals. This model integrates clinical care, education, and research to meet modern healthcare needs.

    Keywords:
    Family Systems Careaction learningfamily nursingproject managementreal-life laboratory

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Education
    • Family Systems Therapy
    • Clinical Research

    Background:

    • The Family Systems Care Unit (FSCU) functions as a practical setting for family-systems-centered therapeutic conversations.
    • It serves families facing significant health challenges, facilitating vicarious learning for healthcare students and professionals.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To detail the establishment and operationalization of the FSCU over a five-year project timeline.
    • To showcase the FSCU as an integrated model for healthcare and higher education.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized project management and action learning strategies for FSCU development since 2020.
    • Incorporated video recording of therapeutic conversations for research and education.
    • Facilitated observation and participation for students and professionals in clinical team sessions.

    Main Results:

    • By June 2025, 34 families engaged in therapeutic conversations.
    • 50 healthcare students and professionals participated in observational and clinical team activities.
    • 13 master's theses were completed, utilizing FSCU data.

    Conclusions:

    • The FSCU effectively integrates clinical practice, education, and research.
    • A case vignette highlighted its application in complex ethical situations, such as medical aid in dying.
    • The FSCU model addresses current demands in healthcare and higher education.