If you are interested in taking an active part in one of these groups, please contact the reference person by e-mail.
Consensus
Within the framework of the SNIO, a consensus on topics relating to integrative oncology is planned at regular intervals.
The first version of the consensus will deal with fundamental topics of integrative oncology, such as a common view of humanity, attitudes towards health and disease, communication, dealing with evidence, etc. These fundamental topics will then be addressed in subsequent versions of the consensus, which will also deal with therapy issues. These fundamental topics will then be taken up in the following versions of the consensus, which will also deal with therapy issues. The planned methodology is a Delphi process with several rounds, including face-to-face meetings and a consensus conference.
At the kick-off consensus conference on 21 November 2024 at the Swiss Oncology and Haematology Congress SOHC in Basel, the planned procedure and initial suggestions for topics were presented to the future panellists and other interested parties, and further possible topics for the consensus were collected from the participants. The first Delphi round is currently in preparation.
As a result of the consensus, the publication of a consensus paper is planned, which will be published both in Switzerland and in an international peer-reviewed journal.
Dr. med. Natalie Kalbermatten: natalie.kalbermatten@stgag.ch
Research
The primary objective of the SNIO Research Working Group is to promote Swiss multi-center clinical research projects that actively involve young researchers, patients, and multiple disciplines, while also addressing key questions in implementation research.
The group meets monthly with at least one in-person meeting each year to review and discuss ongoing projects. Members are strongly encouraged to submit abstracts to the Swiss Oncology and Hematology Congress (SOHC), and an annual scientific session at the SOHC is planned.
To participate in these clinical research projects, SNIO centers must meet the following quality criteria:
- Adherence to the standard SAKK criteria required for centers involved in SAKK clinical research projects.
- Compliance with the quality standards for diagnostic and interventional integrative oncology, as defined by the SNIO Consensus Criteria (developed by the SNIO Consensus Working Group).
PD Dr. med. Florian Strasser: flo.strasser@bluewin.ch
- Join us at the monthly SNIO Research WG Meeting to discuss the development of integrative oncology research in Switzerland ! Agenda, Dates and Zoom links for 2025
- Selection of open studies in Switzerland: Research in IO_24.03.25
Education
The SNIO Education Working Group aims to achieve the following global objectives:
- Education of general oncologists: Enhance awareness of integrative oncology among general oncologists and provide them with actionable knowledge for their daily practice.
- Education of integrative oncology professionals (doctors, nurses, therapists): Support newcomers in developing their curricula and provide opportunities for experienced professionals to share their expertise and foster interdisciplinary collaboration through continuing education.
- Establish quality criteria for integrative oncology education: Gradually define an integrative oncology curriculum in Switzerland.
These objectives will be pursued through a step-by-step approach. The group meets approximately every two months via videoconference, with one or two face-to-face meetings per year.
Co-Leadership:
Dr. med. Gisèle Montavon: gisele.montavon@h-fr.ch
Sara Kohler, MScN: sara.kohler@zhaw.ch
