Contact

Management

Prof Dr Rebecca Palm

+49 (0)441 798-4165

Office

+49 (0)441 798-2772

+49 (0)441 798-5824

Dipl.Ges.oec. David Saß

+49 (0)441 798-2685

Carmen Pacholke

+49 (0)441 798-2772

Imke Garten (currently not on duty)

Postal address

University of Oldenburg
Department of Health Services Research
School V - School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Ammerländer Heerstr. 114-118
26129 Oldenburg

Visitor address

Campus Haarentor, Building V04
Ammerländer Heerstr. 140
26129 Oldenburg

Publications

Article (Peer Review)

2026

Molitor, V., Seiters, J. C., Haastert, B., Willerscheidt, N., Aits, I., Stuckenschneider, T., Hoffmann, F., Freitag, M. H., Zieschang, T., & Palm, R. (2026). Delirium superimposed on dementia in care homes: prevalence, incidence, and prognosis – protocol of a prospective multicentre cohort study. BMC Geriatrics, 26(1), 1066. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-026-08038-w

Hoffmann-Hoffrichter, A. L., Palm, R., Holle, B., & Roes, M. (2026). Challenges when measuring person-centred dementia care in care homes: a discussion paper. International Journal of Nursing Studies: Advances, 11, 100638. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnsa.2026.100638

Houdelet-Oertel, A., Dörner, J., Walter, R., Arslan, Z., Müller-Widmer, R., Thürmann, P., Vollmar, H. C., Otte, I., Palm, R., & Holle, B. (2026). Prevalence of delirium in German care homes: A cross-sectional study. BMC Geriatrics, 26(1), 938. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-026-07925-6

Maack, K., Roes, M., Palm, R., & Holle, B. (2026). Introduction to the ‘DemenzKompetenz’ model for long-term care: Development of a dementia-specific nurse-led care model. Pflege, 39(4), 183–192. https://doi.org/10.1024/1012-5302/a001078

Kömp, M., Lauer, R., Molitor, V., Busse, T. S., Flemm, C., Vollmar, H. C., Thürmann, P., Holle, B., Palm, R., & Otte, I. C. (2026). Delirium in German nursing homes – a qualitative study of care practice from the perspective of nurses and general practitioners. BMC Geriatrics, 26(1), 634. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-026-07592-7

Molitor, V., Seiters, J. C., Hoch, J., Thürmann, P., Holle, B., Vollmar, H. C., & Palm, R. (2026). Improving knowledge of delirium and confidence in its recognition in care homes through an e-learning programme: a pre-post study. BMC Medical Education, 26(1), 680. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-026-09297-2

Reick, S., & Palm, R. (2026). Measurement properties of items for the assessment of paediatric incontinence-associated dermatitis in hospital. Pflege, 39(4), 171–181. https://doi.org/10.1024/1012-5302/a001070

Sterr, F., Bauernfeind, L., Rester, C., Metzing, S., & Palm, R. (2026). Developing a Programme Theory on Ventilator Weaning in Adult Intensive Care: Protocol for a Multimethods Study. JMIR Research Protocols, 15, e83342. doi.org/10.2196/83342

2025

Seiters, J. C., Molitor, V., Morandi, A., Zieschang, T., Dichter, M. N., Haastert, B., Erdmann, M., Hoffmann, F., & Palm, R. (2025). Content validity, practicality and testing of the reliability of various tools for the detection and screening of delirium in residents with dementia in German nursing homes: a study protocol. BMJ open, 15(12), e112357. doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-112357

Hoffmann-Hoffrichter, A. L., Rommerskirch-Manietta, M., Holle, B., Palm, R., & Roes, M. (2025).  [Person-centred care in nursing homes : Qualitative document analysis of mission statements]. Z Gerontol Geriatr. doi.org/10.1007/s00391-025-02443-3 (Person-Zentrierung in der stationären Altenhilfe : Eine qualitative Dokumentenanalyse von Leitbildern.) 

 

Molitor, V., Seiters, J. C., Vollmar, H. C., & Palm, R. (2025). Development of a curriculum for interdisciplinary e-learning on delirium in nursing homes-a modified Delphi study. BMC medical education, 25(1), 493. doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07078-x

Sterr, F., Hechinger, M., Bauernfeind, L., Rester, C., Palm, R., & Metzing, S. (2025). Being an observer of one's own life-a meta-synthesis on the experience of mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care units. Crit Care, 29(1), 105. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-025-05326-6

 

Schmüdderich, K., Fahsold, A., Dorner, J., Roes, M., Palm, R., & Holle, B. (2025). Provision of dementia-specific care in nursing homes in North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany) - analysis of person-centered practices and related problems within a holistic multiple case study. BMC Nurs, 24(1), 116. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-02726-5

 

Dörner, J., Houdelet-Oertel, A., Arslan, Z., Lauer, R., Otte, I., Vollmar, H. C., Thürmann, P., Palm, R., & Holle, B. (2025). Prevalence of delirium in German nursing homes: protocol for a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open, 15(1), e087482. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-087482

2024

 

Reick, S., Blume-Peytavi, U., Walcher, B., & Palm, R. (2024). [Development of items for the assessment of paediatric incontinence-associated dermatitis in German: Delphi study]. Pflege. https://doi.org/10.1024/1012-5302/a001020 (Entwicklung von Items zur Einschatzung der padiatrischen Inkontinenz-assoziierten Dermatitis in deutscher Sprache).

Sterr, F., Reintke, M., Bauernfeind, L., Senyol, V., Rester, C., Metzing, S., & Palm, R. (2024). Predictors of weaning failure in ventilated intensive care patients: a systematic evidence map. Critical Care, 28(1), 366. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-024-05135-3

Haß, L., Knippschild, S., Tönnies, T., Hoyer, A., Palm, R., Voß, S., & Brinks, R. (2024). Projected number of people in need for long-term care in Germany until 2050 [Original Research]. Frontiers in Public Health, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1456320

Sterr, F., Bauernfeind, L., Knop, M., Rester, C., Metzing, S., & Palm, R. (2024). Weaning-associated interventions for ventilated intensive care patients: A scoping review. Nurs Crit Care. https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.13143

Schmüdderich, K., Dörner, J., Fahsold, A., Palm, R., Roes, M., & Holle, B. (2024). Current situation, strengths and problems in intra- and interprofessional collaboration in German nursing homes - A holistic multiple case study. BMC Geriatr, 24(1), 610. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-05182-z

Schlunegger, M. C., Zumstein-Shaha, M., & Palm, R. (2024). Methodologic and Data-Analysis Triangulation in Case Studies: A Scoping Review. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 01939459241263011. https://doi.org/10.1177/01939459241263011

Sano, M., Cummings, J., Auer, S., Bergh, S., Fischer, C. E., Gerritsen, D., Grossberg, G., Ismail, Z., Lanctot, K., Lapid, M. I., Mintzer, J., Palm, R., Rosenberg, P. B., Splaine, M., Zhong, K., & Zhu, C. W. (2024). Agitation in cognitive disorders: Progress in the International Psychogeriatric Association consensus clinical and research definition. Int Psychogeriatr, 36(4), 238-250. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1041610222001041

Palm, R. (2024). [People in need of care at home: the relevance of incontinence and falls]. MMW Fortschr Med, 166(3), 40-41. doi.org/10.1007/s15006-024-3583-2 (Inkontinenz und Sturze erschweren die Pflege zu Hause.)

Molitor, V., Busse, T. S., Giehl, C., Lauer, R., Otte, I. C., Vollmar, H. C., Thurmann, P., Holle, B., & Palm, R. (2024). Educational interventions aimed at improving knowledge of delirium among nursing home staff-a realist review. BMC Geriatr, 24(1), 633. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-05213-9

Fahsold, A., Schmudderich, K., Verbeek, H., Palm, R., & Holle, B. (2024). Dementia-Sensitive Environmental Design of Living Units in German Nursing Homes: First Results of the German Environmental Audit Tool (G-EAT). Gesundheitswesen. doi.org/10.1055/a-2326-6612 (Demenzsensibilitat der baulichen Umgebung langzeitstationarer Pflegeeinrichtungen in Deutschland: Erste Ergebnisse des German Environmental Audit Tool (G-EAT).)

Fahsold, A., Schmüdderich, K., Roes, M., Verbeek, H., Palm, R., & Holle, B. (2024). The Perspective of Residents Living with Dementia toward their Built Environment: A Walking Interview Study in German Nursing Homes. Innov Aging, . https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igae058

Cummings, J., Sano, M., Auer, S., Bergh, S., Fischer, C. E., Gerritsen, D., Grossberg, G., Ismail, Z., Lanctot, K., Lapid, M. I., Mintzer, J., Palm, R., Rosenberg, P. B., Splaine, M., Zhong, K., & Zhu, C. W. (2024). Reduction and prevention of agitation in persons with neurocognitive disorders: an international psychogeriatric association consensus algorithm. Int Psychogeriatr, 36(4), 251-262. https://doi.org/10.1017/S104161022200103X

Brütt, A. L., Fahsold, A., Köberlein-Neu, J., Palm, R., Pohontsch, N. J., & Tönnis, L. (2024). Situation des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses in der Versorgungsforschung – eine Survey-Studie. Zeitschrift für Evidenz, Fortbildung und Qualität im Gesundheitswesen.https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.zefq.2024.05.006

2023

Bergmann, J. M., Hoffmann, A. L., Muller-Widmer, R., & Palm, R. (2023). Typology of Dementia-Specific Care Units: A Nationwide Survey Study in Germany. Innov Aging, 7(6), igad062. doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igad062

Cummings, J., Sano, M., Auer, S., Bergh, S., Fischer, C. E., Gerritsen, D., Grossberg, G., Ismail, Z., Lanctot, K., Lapid, M. I., Mintzer, J., Palm, R., Rosenberg, P. B., Splaine, M., Zhong, K., & Zhu, C. W. (2023). Reduction and prevention of agitation in persons with neurocognitive disorders: an international psychogeriatric association consensus algorithm. Int Psychogeriatr, 1-12. doi.org/10.1017/S104161022200103X

Fahsold, A., Brennan, S., Doan, T., Sun, J., Palm, R., Verbeek, H., & Holle, B. (2023). Adapting the Australian Environmental Assessment Tool-High Care (EAT-HC): Experiences and Practical Implications From Germany, Japan, and Singapore. HERD, 16(1), 287-299. doi.org/10.1177/19375867221122936

Molitor, V., Busse, T. S., Giehl, C., Lauer, R., Otte, I. C., Vollmar, H. C., Thurmann, P., Holle, B., & Palm, R. (2023). How and why educational interventions work to increase knowledge of delirium among healthcare professionals in nursing homes: a protocol for a realist review. BMJ Open, 13(7), e072591. doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-072591

Reick, S., Burckhardt, M., Palm, R., & Kottner, J. (2023). Measurement instruments to evaluate diaper dermatitis in children: Systematic review of measurement properties. Nurs Open, 10(9), 5813-5826. doi.org/10.1002/nop2.1863

Sano, M., Cummings, J., Auer, S., Bergh, S., Fischer, C. E., Gerritsen, D., Grossberg, G., Ismail, Z., Lanctot, K., Lapid, M. I., Mintzer, J., Palm, R., Rosenberg, P. B., Splaine, M., Zhong, K., & Zhu, C. W. (2023). Agitation in cognitive disorders: Progress in the International Psychogeriatric Association consensus clinical and research definition. Int Psychogeriatr, 1-13. doi.org/10.1017/S1041610222001041

Schlunegger, M. C., Aeschlimann, S., Palm, R., & Zumstein-Shaha, M. (2023). Competencies of nurse practitioners in family practices: A scoping review. J Clin Nurs, 32(11-12), 2521-2532. doi.org/10.1111/jocn.16382

Schlunegger, M. C., Palm, R., & Zumstein-Shaha, M. (2023). [The contribution of advanced practice nurses in Swiss family practices: Multiple case study design]. Pflege, 36(1), 40-47. doi.org/10.1024/1012-5302/a000890 (Der Beitrag von Advanced Practice Nurses in Schweizer Hausarztpraxen.)

Schmudderich, K., Kiwitt, J., Palm, R., Roes, M., & Holle, B. (2023). Core elements and potential of nurse-led care models in residential long-term care: A scoping review. J Clin Nurs, 32(9-10), 1858-1884. doi.org/10.1111/jocn.16231

Wallner, M., Mayer, H., Adlbrecht, L., Hoffmann, A. L., Fahsold, A., Holle, B., Zeller, A., & Palm, R. (2023). Theory-based evaluation and programme theories in nursing: A discussion on the occasion of the updated Medical Research Council (MRC) Framework. Int J Nurs Stud, 140, 104451. doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2023.104451

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