Systemic Drowning Prevention (2023, Perth)
Anyone who plans a new drowning prevention action has to consider multiple interacting factors. Because drowning is such a complex problem, we need a framework to help practitioners and research think about this problem in a structured way, and to share the same terminology. We present a framework, based on systems theory, that answers this call.
Drowning Prevention and Rescue Curriculum (2023, Perth)
In Switzerland, minimum qualifications for the prevention, early detection and treatment (incl. rescue) of drowning accidents are prescribed for the practicing of various functions/jobs in, on and around water bodies. Be it as a standard or as a legal regulation.
The Swiss Lifesaving Society coordinates a national modular education and training system to obtain and maintain all these qualifications.
In order to enable a better coordination between all stakeholders, the SLRG has developed a curriculum using the competency-resource model (CoReModel) (1). A “competence” is considered as the ability to successfully face a set of situations. Required resources are categorized into declarative knowledge, procedural knowledge and attitudes.
Using Do-it-yourself (DIY) manikins to teach resuscitation skills (2023, Perth)
Around the world, access to CPR education for laypeople is still a big issue. During COVID, many people independently built DIY manikins to practice CPR in the home, which may be a solution that can remove different barriers to CPR education. In this presentation, we discuss a project that aims to open up a dialog about DIY manikins for CPR: evaluating its evidence base, mapping future research priorities, and thinking about how this idea can be carried out to the world.
Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: Development of Guidelines for effective Water Safety and Rescue Training for Laypeople (2019, Durban)
This poster presentation described the development of the drowing topic in the “International First Aid and Resuscitation Guidelines” from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
National Water Safety Forum Switzerland – a measure for capacity building and strengthen advocacy (2019, Durban)
This oral presentation described the “Swiss National Water Safety Forum”. Inspired by the WHO Global Report on drowning, the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention (BFU) and the Swiss Lifesaving Society have entered into a cooperation to have an annual exchange platform for the various stakeholder of drowning prevention in Switzerland.
Towards a standard in Water Safety Competence for teachers (2017, Vancouver)
This poster presentation described the development of an educational programme in water safety competence with students in Swiss teacher training colleges.
“Water Safety at school” – How WaterSafety became part of Switzerland’s National Curriculum and how it is being taught (2017, Vancouver)
This poster presentation described how the Swiss Lifesaving Society has influenced the political process and how teaching materials were developed.