Current Projects
of the iso-Institute
Scientific and technical support for studies and model measures to improve care for people in need of care, as well as related information measures and the German Care Network.
Laufzeit: 01.03.2025 - 31.12.2025
Care in Germany faces major challenges: demographic change is leading to an increasing demand for care, while at the same time there is a growing shortage of skilled workers. Changing family structures are making it more difficult for relatives to provide informal care, and rising costs are placing a strain on both nursing care insurance and those in need of care and their families. Added to this are challenging working conditions in the care sector, which are characterized by high workloads, unattractive working hours, and temporary work.
To Read Further“WIR! – HEALTH.AI – AI4KOnCo – AI for Kids Oncology Consent – Needs Assessment and Acceptance Study”
Project Duration: 01.11.2025 - 31.10.2027
A cancer diagnosis in childhood places enormous emotional strain on families. They need reliable information about the disease, its diagnosis, treatment, and individual prognosis. AI4KOnCo aims to provide verified medical information, thereby supporting and relieving the burden on medical staff when it comes to counseling and education. The result of the project should enable parents and patients to make informed and considered decisions about consenting to the therapeutic measures to be taken. To this end, the AI4KOnCo project is developing an app that provides parents of young cancer patients with reliable, understandable information and supports doctors in their counseling and education efforts.
To Read FurtherWissenschaftliche Begleitung und Bewertung der Arbeit des Kompetenzzentrums Digitalisierung und Pflege nach § 125b Abs. 4 SGB XI
Laufzeit: 16.06.2025-31.12.2027The number of nursing home residents being admitted to hospitals for the assessment of their complaints is high, even though treatment within the nursing home itself could be possible. Hospital stays for this vulnerable group of individuals are particularly prone to complications and are costly. To counteract unnecessary hospital admissions, the project is testing on-site diagnostic assessments through a telemedically connected 'Mobile Geriatric Unit' (MGU). This unit is a vehicle equipped with diagnostic tools aligned with those found in an emergency room.
To Read FurtherWissenschaftliche Begleitung des Aktionsprogramms Jugendhilfe-Schule-Beruf
Laufzeit: März 2025 bis Dezember 2025
On behalf of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour, Energy and Transport, the iso-Institut is coordinating an outreach and holistic continuing education advisory service for Saarland companies with up to 250 employees.
To Read FurtherContinuation of the 'Demografie Netzwerk Saar – DNS' (IV)
Project Duration: July 2022 - December 2028
The Demografie Netzwerk Saar (Demography Network Saar) (DNS) is a cross-sectoral regional network aimed at companies based in the Saarland, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, and craft enterprises.
To Read FurtherContinuing Education Counselling for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in the Saarland (WBB)
Project Duration: July2022 – December 2028
On behalf of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour, Energy and Transport, the iso-Institut is coordinating an outreach and holistic continuing education advisory service for Saarland companies with up to 250 employees.
To Read FurtherCross-Sectoral Deployment of Usual Care Workers for Dementia Patients (SEBDem)
Laufzeit: 01.6.2023 – 31.5.2027
Dementia patients have a high demand for care, supervision and day structuring. The legislator has reacted to this need in SGB XI with the financing of care services. However, if dementia patients have to undergo a hospital stay and thus come under the legal regulation of SGB V, they cannot currently use care services.
To Read FurtherPfleMeO: Care Facilities – Mentally Encouraging Organizations
Laufzeit: Juni 2022 - Februar 2025
PfleMeO: Care Facilities – Mentally Encouraging Organizations
To Read FurtherOnline-Leitfaden für eine nachhaltige Verbesserung der Barrierefreiheit in bayerischen Krankenhäusern
Laufzeit: 18.09.2024-18.06.2025
The number of nursing home residents being admitted to hospitals for the assessment of their complaints is high, even though treatment within the nursing home itself could be possible. Hospital stays for this vulnerable group of individuals are particularly prone to complications and are costly. To counteract unnecessary hospital admissions, the project is testing on-site diagnostic assessments through a telemedically connected 'Mobile Geriatric Unit' (MGU). This unit is a vehicle equipped with diagnostic tools aligned with those found in an emergency room.
To Read FurtherMentoS: SME Mentoring Saar – Promoting learning. Shaping change.
Laufzeit: 01.12.2025 – 30.11.2028
MentoS is developing a practical, low-threshold support model for continuing vocational training in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Saarland. With a focus on skilled trades, retail, and hospitality, the project is making an effective contribution to securing skilled workers and strengthening the culture of continuing education in these sectors.
To Read FurtherLEDSOL: Clean and Sustainable Water through Intelligent UV/LED Disinfection and Solar Energy Use
Project Duration: May 2022 - April 2025
The LEDSOL project aims to use renewable energies to produce clean drinking water in remote regions. It is based on a technology for UV/LED disinfection in combination with classic decontamination. The system is powered by lightweight, flexible solar cells and is designed to fit into a self-powered backpack, providing people in remote areas without electricity with an easy-to-use and affordable technology for reliable water purification.
To Read FurtherCompetence Centre for Labour Research: Shaping Transformation in the Saar-Pfalz Corridor of the Future - Value-Oriented Working and Learning in the Circular Economy (KOMATRA)
Project Duration: 2023 – 2027
As part of the project, a centre of excellence for labour research is being established together with 14 industrial and research partners from Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate. The project is funded by the BMBF programme "Innovations for tomorrow's production, services and work" as part of the funding measure "Regional competence centres for labour research".
To Read FurtherGreenSteelSkills – Skills for Green Steel
Project Duration: 2024 – 2027
The steel industry faces the major challenge of making its production processes climate-friendly and switching to “green steel.” This requires considerable investment in new technologies. The focus is on hydrogen-based direct reduction or electric arc furnaces, which were recently launched by steel companies in Saarland. The new technologies in steel production are changing not only work processes and job profiles, but also entire occupational profiles. In order to meet the changing requirements, a large number of employees need further training programs that can be integrated into everyday working life. At the same time, training programs must be updated and expanded to ensure the future viability and attractiveness of this industry.
To Read FurthergEndurance: AI-Supported Gender-Specific Behavioral Interventions for Personalized Therapy of Chronic Diseases
Project Duration: 01.11.2025 - 31.10.2028
The two chronic widespread diseases of high blood pressure and type II diabetes affect millions of people in Germany, and their prevalence is steadily increasing. Both diseases can be treated effectively through lifestyle changes, but there is a lack of personalized, gender-sensitive therapeutic approaches to increase the effectiveness of behavioral interventions. The project aims to develop gender-sensitive therapy recommendations for patients with high blood pressure and type II diabetes, thereby stabilizing their health situation and improving their quality of life.
To Read FurtherPRiPAs Research Project – Psycho-Social Risks, Occupational Prevention, and Occupational Safety in Germany
Project Duration: 2025 - 2028The project “PRiPAs – Psycho-Social Risks, Workplace Prevention, and Occupational Safety in Germany,” funded by the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, analyzes current data on occupational safety with a focus on dealing with psychosocial risks. The aim is to gain insights into the measures and courses of action taken by German companies, as well as their dissemination and framework conditions. The project examines the role played by risk assessment, occupational safety organization, and specific company characteristics (e.g., size, industry) in the implementation of protective measures.
To Read FurtherEvaluation of the Saarland Collective Bargaining Compliance and Fair Wages Act (STFLG)
Project Duration: 14.07.2025 – 28.02.2026
The Saarland Collective Bargaining and Fair Wages Act (STFLG) aims to ensure fair working and wage conditions in the awarding of public contracts and to strengthen collective bargaining agreements. The evaluation of the STLFG focuses primarily on the application of the law in practice, monitoring compliance with the regulations, and their effectiveness. It focuses on the practical handling of the STLFG requirements by the contracting authorities and on the work of the “Tariftreue” (collective agreement compliance) supervisory authority. The evaluation is carried out in three main steps.
To Read FurtherEvaluation of the 'Diagnostic Consultation in Nursing Homes through Mobile Geriatric Unit' (DIKOM)
Project Duration: 01.12.2023 – 30.11.2026
The number of nursing home residents being admitted to hospitals for the assessment of their complaints is high, even though treatment within the nursing home itself could be possible. Hospital stays for this vulnerable group of individuals are particularly prone to complications and are costly. To counteract unnecessary hospital admissions, the project is testing on-site diagnostic assessments through a telemedically connected 'Mobile Geriatric Unit' (MGU). This unit is a vehicle equipped with diagnostic tools aligned with those found in an emergency room.
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