• Project Number: 010KU-4/2022
• Program: Cultural and Educational Grant Agency of the Ministry of Education, Science, Research, and Sports of the Slovak Republic
• Subprogram: Commission No. 3 for Content Integration and Diversification of Higher Education Studies
• Project Duration: 2022 - 2024
• Main Coordinator:  Catholic University in Ružomberok,  Faculty of Health
• Partners: University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Faculty of Health Care Studies

Project Information:

The aim of the project is to assess health literacy among patients with cardiovascular diseases, which represent the most numerous group of cardiovascular conditions, using the standardized evaluation tool HLQ (Health Literacy Questionnaire). Based on the findings, the project will propose ways to enhance health literacy through educational activities conducted by healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, who form the largest group of medical personnel and are most frequently in direct contact with patients.

• Project Title: Research Innovations in Prosthetics 
• Project Number: 339
• Provider: Cross-border Cooperation Program/Czech Republic - Free State of Bavaria, Objective EÚS 2014 – 2020

Main Coordinator: University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Faculty of Health Care Studies

Partners:

• University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art
• University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Regional Technological Institute
• Technische Hochschule Deggendorf/Technology Campus Cham

Associated Partners:

• Protetika Plzeň s.r.o.
• Otto Bock ČR s.r.o.
• OT Süd Orthopädietechnik GmbH
• Fachklinik Osterhofen GmbH

Project Information:

The goal of the project is to develop new methods for shaping, structural design, and 3D printing solutions for the production of an external prosthetic socket for a myoelectric upper limb prosthesis. The project activities will be carried out in collaboration with research teams from the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen (Faculty of Health Care Studies, Faculty of Design and Art Ladislav Sutnar, and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering/Regional Technological Institute) and TH Deggendorf/Technology Campus Cham. Additionally, four associated partners from the prosthetics field will be involved, enabling the testing of prosthetic prototypes on a selected group of patients.

• Project Number:  18/22/PPZ
• Provider:  Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic
• Program: Health Promotion, Increasing Efficiency and Quality of Health Care
• Main Coordinator:  University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Faculty of Health Care Studies

Project Information:

The main goal of the project is to increase awareness among informal caregivers of individuals with chronic illnesses by providing adequate educational activities. These activities will focus not only on secondary and tertiary prevention but also on ensuring safe home care. Supporting informal caregivers through targeted advisory and informational interventions and materials can help reduce caregiving burden while enabling dependent individuals to remain in a home environment. Currently, this service is not provided in the specified region (Pilsen Region) with the presented scope and quality assurance.

The project is implemented with financial support from the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic.

• Project Number:  30/22/PPZ
• Provider:  Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic
• Program: Health Promotion, Increasing Efficiency and Quality of Health Care
• Main Coordinator:  University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Faculty of Health Care Studies

Project Information:

The aim of the project is to educate a specific group of women on health prevention in the postmenopausal period. Six audiovisual educational recordings will be created on the following topics:

• Health awareness about the premenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal periods.
• Climacteric syndrome.
• A holistic approach to health in senior age.
• Healthy lifestyle for women.
• Intimacy and sexuality in later life.
• The importance of preventive check-ups during perimenopause.

The project is implemented with financial support from the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic.

• Project Number:  31/22/PPZ
• Provider:  Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic
• Program: Health Promotion, Increasing Efficiency and Quality of Health Care
• Main Coordinator:  University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Faculty of Health Care Studies

Project Information:

The main goal of the project is to train high school and grammar school students in basic resuscitation of adults and children using the recommended simple fundamental procedure: check – call – compress.

Each lesson will begin with a group theoretical session for up to 30 students. For the practical part, students will be divided into groups of five participants. Each group will be assigned an instructor who will conduct hands-on training in basic resuscitation for adults and children. This approach will lead to more effective education of the general public and may contribute to an increased occurrence of resuscitations before the arrival of professional emergency services.

The project is implemented with financial support from the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic.

• Project Number:  2022/CAU/PVP/198
• Provider:  Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic
• Program: Equal Opportunities for Citizens with Disabilities for the Year 2022
• Main Coordinator:  University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Faculty of Health Care Studies

Project Information:

The goal is to educate individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses on the importance of incorporating appropriate physical activity into their daily routine through 12 group lessons or 4 to 8 individual guided movement activity sessions. This aims to improve Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and self-sufficiency.

The project targets seven specific groups:

1. Children with behavioral disorders.
2. Children with developmental and acquired postural defects.
3. Adults with degenerative joint disorders in the lower limbs with ADL limitations.
4. Adults with central nervous system disorders (stroke, multiple sclerosis).
5. Adults who use wheelchairs.
6. Adults with metabolic cardiovascular syndrome.
7. Women experiencing severe menopause symptoms with ADL limitations.

The project is implemented with financial support from the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic.

• Provider:  City of Pilsen
• Main Coordinator:  University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Faculty of Health Care Studies

Project Information:

The project focuses on a vulnerable group of people with hearing impairments, who are often excluded from educational activities due to their disability.

Maintaining mental well-being, health, and productivity, not only at work but also in personal life, can be challenging for many. Learning basic psychohygiene habits takes on a whole new dimension and importance in light of the risk of burnout syndrome. A total of five in-person sessions with an instructor and an interpreter will guide participants through fundamental habits that can be implemented into their daily mental well-being routines, helping to reduce stress and effectively separate work and private life. Participants will have the opportunity to practice basic techniques. Upon completing the course, they will master essential psychohygiene techniques and be able to effectively incorporate them into both their professional and personal lives.

Meeting Topics:

1. Stress, basic stress reduction techniques, stressors, and salutogens
2. Burnout syndrome and its prevention
3. Basic psychohygiene habits
4. Nonviolent communication as a tool for conflict prevention
5. Coping strategies and psychohygiene in home and workplace settings

The project was supported under the partnership agreement between the statutory city of Pilsen and the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen in 2022.

• Provider:  City of Pilsen
• Main Coordinator:  University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Faculty of Health Care Studies

Project Information:

In old age, it becomes increasingly important to maintain sufficient physical and mental fitness to carry out daily activities and thus remain in a home environment. The Faculty of Health Care Studies has traditionally provided seniors with education on a healthy lifestyle and offered appropriate physical activities, often in cooperation with OSS MMP. The planned lecture series builds upon previous cycles. Based on seniors' interests, the new cycle focuses on four theoretical topics related to degenerative diseases of large and small limb joints and the axial skeleton. The lectures will also include discussions. The practical part will be dedicated to a Back School program featuring demonstrations and exercises for seniors in the faculty gym.

The project was supported under the partnership agreement between the statutory city of Pilsen and the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen in 2022.

• Project Number: V4UA1381
• Provider:  International Visegrad Fund
• Main Coordinator:  University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Faculty of Health Care Studies

Project Information:

The aim of the project is to train a group of participants from among refugees in a course designed for informal caregivers.

The course content is divided into three basic modules.

Module 1. Basic Nursing Procedures and Techniques in Practice

The goal of this module is to professionally prepare participants to master basic simple nursing procedures and techniques when caring for a bedridden patient in a home environment, medical, or social facility.

Module 2. First Aid for the General Public

The aim of this module is to familiarize participants with basic concepts and principles of first aid. It will educate participants on their legal responsibilities when providing first aid. Participants will learn how to activate the rescue chain in life-threatening conditions, provide first aid in acute situations, and practically master emergency resuscitation procedures for both adults and children. The module will also explain and provide practice in proper communication with emergency dispatch operators.

Module 3. Communication with Patients

The aim of this module is to introduce participants to the basic principles of communication between patients and healthcare personnel. It will familiarize them with the fundamental principles of communication in the provision of healthcare in the Czech Republic, the basic rights of patients, as well as the ethical principles that form the foundation of the relationship and communication between patients and physicians or non-medical staff.

• Project Number:  22130215
• Provider:  International Visegrad Fund
• Main Coordinator: St. Elizabeth University of Health and Social Sciences, Bratislava, Slovakia

 Partners:

• University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Faculty of Health Care Studies
• Collegium Humanum – Warsaw Management University, Poland
• Debrecen University, Faculty of Health, Hungary
• Catholic University in Ružomberok, Slovakia
• J. Selye University, Slovakia
• Slovak University, Institute of Nutrition and Genomics, Slovakia

Project Information:

Main Objectives of the Project:

1. Increasing health literacy among the general public in the areas of health promotion, disease prevention, and lifestyle changes
2. Enhancing individuals' motivation for a healthy lifestyle by developing both hard and soft skills
3. Assessing the impact of lifestyle changes on individuals' health by measuring objective parameters
4. Conducting research on the lifestyle of V4 residents and other participating countries, as well as the impact of lifestyle changes on physical and mental health.

• Project Number:  VI04000029
• Provider:  Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic
• Main Coordinator:  University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, New Technologies – Research Centre

Partners:

• University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Faculty of Health Care Studies
• Techmania Science Center o.p.s.

Project Information:

The project focuses on researching thermodiagnostic methods using thermal cameras as tools for contactless and rapid detection of individuals with elevated body temperature. At the same time, it aims to enhance national security and crisis management, including responses to epidemic threats. The project includes research on innovative solutions for the reliable identification of potentially infected individuals with fever symptoms, the application of contactless thermodiagnostics for early warning in epidemic outbreaks and their monitoring, and the exploration of further uses of thermal cameras in the operations of the Integrated Rescue System of the Czech Republic.

The project is implemented with financial support from the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic.

Project Code: CZ.02.2.69/0.0/0.0/18_056/0013239
Provider: Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports
Duration: 01.01.2020 - 31.12.2022

The main objective of the project is to enhance the preparedness of UWB students for life in a society undergoing significant transformations associated with Industry 4.0. UWB aims to achieve this goal through the following key activities.

Key Activity (KA) – Project Activity:

Key Activity No. 1 (KA 1): Project Management – corresponds to the mandatory activity no. 1
defined in the ESF call for Higher Education II (No. 02_18_056)

Key Activity No. 2 (KA 2): Improvement of Educational Activities and Modern Teaching Trends
– linked to the optional activity no. 2 defined in the ESF call for Higher Education II
(No. 02_18_056)

Key Activity No. 4 (KA 4): Strengthening Internationalization – Development of International
Cooperation – primarily linked to the optional activity no. 4 defined in the ESF call
for Higher Education II (No. 02_18_056) and partially linked to the optional activity
no. 2 defined in the ESF call for Higher Education II (No. 02_18_056)

Key Activity No. 6 (KA 6): Improving the Availability of Counseling and Assistance Services
for Students with Specific Needs – linked to the optional activity no. 6
defined in the ESF call for Higher Education II (No. 02_18_056)

KA 2 includes the following sub-key activities (DA):
Sub-Key Activity No. 2.1. (DA 2.1.): Support for New Teaching Methods
Sub-Key Activity No. 2.2. (DA 2.2.): Development of Blended Learning
Sub-Key Activity No. 2.3. (DA 2.3.): Training of Academic Staff

• Provider: ELIXIR CZ
• Lead Institution: University of West Bohemia in Plzeň, New Technologies for the Information Society (NTIS)
• Partner: University of West Bohemia in Plzeň, Faculty of Health Care Studies  (MUDr. Miroslava Čedíková, Ph.D.)

Project Information:

For the preparation and execution of a clinical study, it is essential that all collaborators share a common level of knowledge required for the collection, processing, and storage of obtained biomaterials. Additionally, they must be able to jointly share, analyze, and ensure the security of the acquired data. The main objective of this project is to conceptually design a web platform that would facilitate harmonization in collaboration on national and international multicenter clinical studies, specifically in the field of medicine focused on hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. This project represents the first step, which should eventually lead to the development and implementation of this platform.

• Project Number:  CZ.02.1.01/0.0/0.0/17_048/0007267
• Provider:  Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic
• Lead Institution:  University of West Bohemia in Plzeň

Project Information:

In this project, the research team of the Faculty of Health Care Studies focuses on cell separation and cultivation, as well as their preparation for analysis using flow cytometry in an electric field. The properties of the prepared cell cultures are also verified using conventional multicolor flow cytometry.

The goal of the project is to assess the feasibility of applying flow cytometry in an electric field to clinical samples.

• Project Number:  Cíl EÚS/DF/SU/07/23
• Provider:  Cross-Border Cooperation Program/Czech Republic - Free State of Bavaria/Euroregion Šumava – Southwest Bohemia - Disposition Fund Administrator
• Lead Institution: University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art
• Partners: University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Faculty of Health Care Studies, Technische Hochschule Deggendorf

Project Information:

The project has three main goals:


Social Goal: To enhance the competencies, knowledge, and skills of students from partner universities through practical experience, thereby improving their employability in both regions. At the University of West Bohemia in Plzeň, students from the Ladislav Sutnar Faculty of Design and Art (Design program) and students from the Faculty of Health Care Studies (Orthotics-Prosthetics program) are involved.
At TH Deggendorf, students from the Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering programs participate.

Specific Goal: To develop cross-border cooperation between universities, improve language skills, engage students in interprofessional collaboration, facilitate scientific transfer between universities and the cross-border labor market, and exchange experiences with businesses in education and practice. The project supports and enhances the employability of future graduates in the cross-border job market and improves conditions for increasing the self-sufficiency of senior citizens.


Technical Goal: The development of a prototype of an innovative electric-powered vehicle for elderly and mobility-impaired individuals. The project builds on an existing chassis while developing a new body design. The best design concepts will be selected, considering ergonomic and health requirements in the context of the target user group’s needs, as well as the latest environmentally friendly technologies. Aluminum and wooden reinforcements will be covered with an external textile skin.

• Project Number:  TL01000081
• Provider:  Technology Agency of the Czech Republic
• Lead Institution:  University of West Bohemia in Plzeň, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Partners:

• University of West Bohemia in Plzeň, Faculty of Health Care Studies
• University of West Bohemia in Plzeň, Faculty of Education
• Association of Professional Tertiary Education, z. s.
• Research Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, z.ú.

Project Information:

The main goal of the project is to enhance the readiness of graduates from professional tertiary fields for the rapidly changing demands of society and the labor market due to the Industry 4.0 phenomenon. This will be achieved through proposals for innovations in their study programs (FST, FZS, FPE).

The research also focuses on transversal skills and interdisciplinary understanding of various fields, which are becoming increasingly important in the evolving modern "Society 4.0."

The need for a mindset shift among all participants in the educational process (schools, employers, students, and other relevant stakeholders), represented by the necessity of jointly setting learning methods and outcomes, is a crucial part of ensuring the success of professional tertiary education graduates in Society 4.0.

The project is implemented with financial support from the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic.

• Project Number:  FV10111
• Provider:  Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic
• Lead Institution: VÚB a.s. 

Partners:

• Technical University of Liberec
• University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Faculty of Electrical Engineering
• University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Faculty of Health Care Studies

Project Information:

The project aims to achieve new functional properties of clothing for seniors and individuals with disabilities. This is based on the use of advanced fibers, textile construction, and the design of special garments incorporating microelectronics. The application of wearable electronics introduces new possibilities and diagnostic methods, including: measuring skin moisture (for hydration monitoring); measuring swelling and regulating compression of stockings and bandages for the treatment of venous ulcers, as well as long-term monitoring of lower limb swelling; and enabling controlled heating of garments, which is particularly beneficial for seniors and individuals with disabilities.

The project also focuses on significantly improving the sensory and physiological comfort of garments for seniors and individuals with disabilities compared to existing clothing used in healthcare and long-term care settings. This goal will be achieved through the use of advanced specialty fibers with antibacterial and other functional properties, innovative textile construction and surface structures, and ergonomic garment design. The garments will be developed to allow for easy integration of microelectronics while ensuring practical maintenance through both washing and dry cleaning. Lower limb swelling monitoring will be addressed with specialized clothing accessories featuring integrated sensors.

The project has a strong interdisciplinary nature, combining expertise from the textile industry, electrical engineering, and healthcare. In the textile industry, it fosters the development of new materials and technologies for smart textile applications. In electronics, it focuses on entirely new flexible and textile-based sensors, including their integration. For healthcare, the project introduces innovative solutions for long-term monitoring of selected physiological parameters, which have previously been limited to outpatient clinical settings.

This project was implemented with financial support from the state budget through the Ministry of Industry and Trade.

• Activity A2: Enhancement of Educational Activities and Modern Teaching Trends
  Sub-activity 309: Implementation and Reflection of New Teaching Methods at the Faculty of Health Care Studies
• Project Number:  CZ.02.2.69/0.0/0.0/16_015/0002287
• Provider:  Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic
• Lead Institution: University of West Bohemia in Pilsen

Project Information: 

Project Goals:

A) Creation of a Technological Infrastructure for the Development of E-learning.
As part of this activity, a new computer classroom with at least 20 workstations will be established in the existing premises of the Faculty of Health Care Studies (FZS), designated for student education.

B) Support for Authors Creating E-learning Resources.
Faculty educators will be supported in creating electronic educational materials—texts, presentations, videos, and courses—that will be shared among students and academic staff via both the MOODLE system and the MEFANET network.

C) Development of an Application for Recording, Administration, and Analysis of Professional Practice.
This activity will involve the creation of a so-called "Professional Practice Diary," which will serve as a crucial tool for evaluating FZS students during their professional training.

D) Implementation of Modern Technologies and Equipment in Teaching.
This activity will address the routine use of electronic educational technologies—electronic courses in the MOODLE system and the sharing of educational materials via MEFANET—as well as the efficient implementation of new equipment and specialized teaching aids into all FZS study programs. This will ensure that students receive high-quality education aligned with the modern workplaces they will enter upon graduation.

• Project Number:  30
• Provider:  Cross-border Cooperation Program / Czech Republic - Free State of Bavaria
• Lead Institution: Bayerisches Rotes Kreuz

Partners:

• University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, Faculty of Health Care Studies
• Emergency Medical Service of the Pilsen Region, Public Institution
• Technische Hochschule Deggendorf

Project Information:

The Bavarian Red Cross on one side of the border and the Emergency Medical Service of the Pilsen Region on the other side provide emergency medical services in the border region, extending up to the border itself. However, due to the lack of legislation, differing operational structures, information gaps, and language barriers, it is currently not possible to ensure fast, high-quality, efficient, and legally compliant cross-border medical assistance.

The aim of our project is to define the conditions and establish the fundamental framework for a practically applicable, routinely used, and legally supported structured cross-border cooperation of emergency medical services in both participating countries.

This is a pilot project, and its results are expected to lead to the creation of a sustainable, bilateral integrated emergency service network embedded in the daily practice of emergency response teams. Given the project's focus on long-term sustainability and the transfer of knowledge and expertise, academic institutions from both the Bavarian and Czech sides—TH Deggendorf and the Faculty of Health Care Studies, University of West Bohemia—are also project partners. These institutions train future healthcare professionals and have experts in emergency medical fields who are essential for the successful implementation of the project. The project partners, including universities, will not only ensure the quality of implementation but also provide a long-term source of highly qualified emergency medical service personnel who, even before entering practice, will be well-prepared for their tasks in the newly emerging network and service conditions. Comparable projects of this scale have not been implemented before. From the BRK’s perspective, the project is seen as having a Bavaria-wide impact. These project objectives also require the establishment of new organizational structures, including new personnel arrangements.

The proposed project has been in preparation by both sides for several years, and the planned key activities are the result of long-term efforts. A total of nine key activities have been developed, formulated in the project as work packages:

• Analysis and solution proposals
• Joint exercises
• Internships
• Training, seminars, and education
• Conferences
• Meetings and workshops
• Joint coordination center
• Simulator
• Project organization and management