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.

Um diesen Herausforderungen zu begegnen, fördert das Bundesministerium für Gesundheit (BMG) Studien und -Modellmaßnahmen zur "Verbesserung der Versorgung pflegebedürftiger Menschen", in denen Innovationen mit hoher Praxisrelevanz für die Versorgung entwickelt und erprobt werden. Das iso-Institut unterstützt das Bundesministerium für Gesundheit (BMG) bei der Begleitung und Weiterentwicklung dieser Maßnahmen, indem das Wissen aus Praxis, Politik und Wissenschaft systematisch erhoben, ausgewertet und reflektiert wird.

The scientific support comprises the following steps:

· Monitoring und Beratung zur Bildung von Themenschwerpunkten für die Förderung von Maßnahmen

· Development, monitoring, and evaluation of measures

· Reflection on measures, transfer, and dissemination of knowledge about the German nursing network

· Reflection and further development of key topics

In providing support, particular emphasis is placed on a structured and evidence-based process that facilitates the transfer of theory into practice and promotes the successful implementation of new concepts. With its expertise in social and nursing sciences, the iso-Institut supports the BMG in overcoming key challenges in nursing policy and shaping sustainable care for those in need.