Falko Sniehotta 🇪🇺🇩🇪🇬🇧🇵🇹
@fsniehotta.bsky.social
Professor of Public Health, Social & Preventive Medicine
Heidelberg University (CPD)
https://www.umm.uni-heidelberg.de/medical-faculty-mannheim/public-health
Director NIHR Policy Research Unit Behavioural & Social Science @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social
Heidelberg University (CPD)
https://www.umm.uni-heidelberg.de/medical-faculty-mannheim/public-health
Director NIHR Policy Research Unit Behavioural & Social Science @nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social
Here we explore the new German government’s plans for disease prevention
We make the case for a strategic shift towards prevention and highlight how the government can seize this opportunity to strengthen population health
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@marikeandreas.bsky.social
We make the case for a strategic shift towards prevention and highlight how the government can seize this opportunity to strengthen population health
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@marikeandreas.bsky.social
July 31, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Here we explore the new German government’s plans for disease prevention
We make the case for a strategic shift towards prevention and highlight how the government can seize this opportunity to strengthen population health
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@marikeandreas.bsky.social
We make the case for a strategic shift towards prevention and highlight how the government can seize this opportunity to strengthen population health
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@marikeandreas.bsky.social
Wir entwickeln eine adaptive/kontextsensitive Echtzeitkohorte mit der wir zeitnah Populationsdaten darüber sammeln können, wie die Bevölkerung auf Krisen und Gesundheitsrisiken reagiert
Hier beschreiben wir die Idee & unter welchen Umständen Leute teilnehmen würden
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Hier beschreiben wir die Idee & unter welchen Umständen Leute teilnehmen würden
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
July 31, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Wir entwickeln eine adaptive/kontextsensitive Echtzeitkohorte mit der wir zeitnah Populationsdaten darüber sammeln können, wie die Bevölkerung auf Krisen und Gesundheitsrisiken reagiert
Hier beschreiben wir die Idee & unter welchen Umständen Leute teilnehmen würden
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Hier beschreiben wir die Idee & unter welchen Umständen Leute teilnehmen würden
link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Reposted by Falko Sniehotta 🇪🇺🇩🇪🇬🇧🇵🇹
📢 New commentary out today in Nature Human Behaviour!
We argue that behavior change interventions often suffer from a one-sided success focus. But failures may reveal structural barriers people face.
🔗 rdcu.be/ex8hR
#BehavioralScience #PublicPolicy
We argue that behavior change interventions often suffer from a one-sided success focus. But failures may reveal structural barriers people face.
🔗 rdcu.be/ex8hR
#BehavioralScience #PublicPolicy
July 28, 2025 at 10:38 AM
📢 New commentary out today in Nature Human Behaviour!
We argue that behavior change interventions often suffer from a one-sided success focus. But failures may reveal structural barriers people face.
🔗 rdcu.be/ex8hR
#BehavioralScience #PublicPolicy
We argue that behavior change interventions often suffer from a one-sided success focus. But failures may reveal structural barriers people face.
🔗 rdcu.be/ex8hR
#BehavioralScience #PublicPolicy
Reposted by Falko Sniehotta 🇪🇺🇩🇪🇬🇧🇵🇹
Deadline today 🚨 Apologies to all parties involved, but based on my insider information, the job announcement seriously undersells the opportunity potential presented here. On the other hand, this may increase your odds of landing an amazing post with a last minute application. Give it a thought 🤔
We are hiring post docs in Public Health at the Medical Faculty Mannheim of the University Heidelberg. The advert is in German. Feel free to contact me if you are interested
Wir suchen PostDocs für die Abteilung Public Health, Präventiv- und Sozialmedizin der Universität Heidelberg an der Medizinischen Fakultät Mannheim
bewerberportal.umm.de/Vacancies/46...
Sprecht mich gern an.
bewerberportal.umm.de/Vacancies/46...
Sprecht mich gern an.
May 15, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Deadline today 🚨 Apologies to all parties involved, but based on my insider information, the job announcement seriously undersells the opportunity potential presented here. On the other hand, this may increase your odds of landing an amazing post with a last minute application. Give it a thought 🤔
We are hiring post docs in Public Health at the Medical Faculty Mannheim of the University Heidelberg. The advert is in German. Feel free to contact me if you are interested
Wir suchen PostDocs für die Abteilung Public Health, Präventiv- und Sozialmedizin der Universität Heidelberg an der Medizinischen Fakultät Mannheim
bewerberportal.umm.de/Vacancies/46...
Sprecht mich gern an.
bewerberportal.umm.de/Vacancies/46...
Sprecht mich gern an.
Wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiter / Postdoc (w/m/d) - Ausschreibung
Stellenausschreibung
bewerberportal.umm.de
May 7, 2025 at 5:14 AM
We are hiring post docs in Public Health at the Medical Faculty Mannheim of the University Heidelberg. The advert is in German. Feel free to contact me if you are interested
Diese Ausschreibung ist noch offen und wir freuen uns auf Bewerbungen von Menschen, die eine Leidenschaft für Public Health Forschung haben.
Wir suchen PostDocs für die Abteilung Public Health, Präventiv- und Sozialmedizin der Universität Heidelberg an der Medizinischen Fakultät Mannheim
bewerberportal.umm.de/Vacancies/46...
Sprecht mich gern an.
bewerberportal.umm.de/Vacancies/46...
Sprecht mich gern an.
Wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiter / Postdoc (w/m/d) - Ausschreibung
Stellenausschreibung
bewerberportal.umm.de
May 7, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Diese Ausschreibung ist noch offen und wir freuen uns auf Bewerbungen von Menschen, die eine Leidenschaft für Public Health Forschung haben.
Wir suchen PostDocs für die Abteilung Public Health, Präventiv- und Sozialmedizin der Universität Heidelberg an der Medizinischen Fakultät Mannheim
bewerberportal.umm.de/Vacancies/46...
Sprecht mich gern an.
bewerberportal.umm.de/Vacancies/46...
Sprecht mich gern an.
Wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiter / Postdoc (w/m/d) - Ausschreibung
Stellenausschreibung
bewerberportal.umm.de
April 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Wir suchen PostDocs für die Abteilung Public Health, Präventiv- und Sozialmedizin der Universität Heidelberg an der Medizinischen Fakultät Mannheim
bewerberportal.umm.de/Vacancies/46...
Sprecht mich gern an.
bewerberportal.umm.de/Vacancies/46...
Sprecht mich gern an.
We are recruiting for postdoc positions in the Department of Public Health, Social & Preventive Medicine at Heidelberg University, Mannheim Medical Faculty, www.umm.uni-heidelberg.de/cpd/public-h... bewerberportal.umm.de/Vacancies/46...
I'm happy to answer any questions.
I'm happy to answer any questions.
bewerberportal.umm.de
April 14, 2025 at 7:39 PM
We are recruiting for postdoc positions in the Department of Public Health, Social & Preventive Medicine at Heidelberg University, Mannheim Medical Faculty, www.umm.uni-heidelberg.de/cpd/public-h... bewerberportal.umm.de/Vacancies/46...
I'm happy to answer any questions.
I'm happy to answer any questions.
Reposted by Falko Sniehotta 🇪🇺🇩🇪🇬🇧🇵🇹
Germany's 2024 National Nutrition Strategy aimed to be participatory—but what does that mean in practice? We interviewed 55 stakeholders to find out. Here's what we (@fsniehotta.bsky.social @annakaiser.bsky.social and I)
learned about what makes participation meaningful.
doi.org/10.1016/j.he...
learned about what makes participation meaningful.
doi.org/10.1016/j.he...
Redirecting
doi.org
April 7, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Germany's 2024 National Nutrition Strategy aimed to be participatory—but what does that mean in practice? We interviewed 55 stakeholders to find out. Here's what we (@fsniehotta.bsky.social @annakaiser.bsky.social and I)
learned about what makes participation meaningful.
doi.org/10.1016/j.he...
learned about what makes participation meaningful.
doi.org/10.1016/j.he...
Wir rekrutieren für Postdoc Stellen in der Abt. Public Health, Sozial & Präventivmedizin der Uni Heidelberg, Medizinische Fakultät Mannheim, Zentrum für Präventivmedizin & Digitale Gesundheit www.umm.uni-heidelberg.de/cpd/public-h...
bewerberportal.umm.de/Vacancies/46...
Gern beantworte ich Fragen
bewerberportal.umm.de/Vacancies/46...
Gern beantworte ich Fragen
Public Health, Sozial- und Präventivmedizin: UMM Universitätsmedizin Mannheim
Informationen der Medizinischen Fakultät Mannheim der Universität Heidelberg
www.umm.uni-heidelberg.de
April 7, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Wir rekrutieren für Postdoc Stellen in der Abt. Public Health, Sozial & Präventivmedizin der Uni Heidelberg, Medizinische Fakultät Mannheim, Zentrum für Präventivmedizin & Digitale Gesundheit www.umm.uni-heidelberg.de/cpd/public-h...
bewerberportal.umm.de/Vacancies/46...
Gern beantworte ich Fragen
bewerberportal.umm.de/Vacancies/46...
Gern beantworte ich Fragen
Reposted by Falko Sniehotta 🇪🇺🇩🇪🇬🇧🇵🇹
On Thursday 13th March (17:30-19:00), our Co-Director Professor Angel Chater has her inaugural professorial lecture. This will take place at the University of Bedfordshire's Luton campus.
To find out more, and to register your attendance, please visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inaugural-...
To find out more, and to register your attendance, please visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inaugural-...
March 3, 2025 at 2:16 PM
On Thursday 13th March (17:30-19:00), our Co-Director Professor Angel Chater has her inaugural professorial lecture. This will take place at the University of Bedfordshire's Luton campus.
To find out more, and to register your attendance, please visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inaugural-...
To find out more, and to register your attendance, please visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inaugural-...
Last year the Federal Ministry of Food & Agriculture developed a Nutrition Strategy for Germany
The Strategy was informed by Stakeholder a consultation. We evaluated the consultation based on qualitative interviews with stakeholders @marikeandreas.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The Strategy was informed by Stakeholder a consultation. We evaluated the consultation based on qualitative interviews with stakeholders @marikeandreas.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Participatory Policy Processes in a Black Box? Stakeholder Interviews about the Development of Germany´s National Nutrition Strategy
Stakeholder participation in policy processes can make processes more effective, democratic, and foster consensus in complex policy fields – if manage…
www.sciencedirect.com
March 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Last year the Federal Ministry of Food & Agriculture developed a Nutrition Strategy for Germany
The Strategy was informed by Stakeholder a consultation. We evaluated the consultation based on qualitative interviews with stakeholders @marikeandreas.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The Strategy was informed by Stakeholder a consultation. We evaluated the consultation based on qualitative interviews with stakeholders @marikeandreas.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Reposted by Falko Sniehotta 🇪🇺🇩🇪🇬🇧🇵🇹
PRU practical guide to writing policy briefs has been downloaded 10.000 x from #OpenScienceFramework
osf.io/preprints/os...
It makes it easy to communicate relevant evidence to policy decision makers
jointly developed by
@nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social & @ucl-cbc.bsky.social
@susanmichie.bsky.social
osf.io/preprints/os...
It makes it easy to communicate relevant evidence to policy decision makers
jointly developed by
@nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social & @ucl-cbc.bsky.social
@susanmichie.bsky.social
November 18, 2024 at 6:02 AM
PRU practical guide to writing policy briefs has been downloaded 10.000 x from #OpenScienceFramework
osf.io/preprints/os...
It makes it easy to communicate relevant evidence to policy decision makers
jointly developed by
@nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social & @ucl-cbc.bsky.social
@susanmichie.bsky.social
osf.io/preprints/os...
It makes it easy to communicate relevant evidence to policy decision makers
jointly developed by
@nihr-pru-bass.bsky.social & @ucl-cbc.bsky.social
@susanmichie.bsky.social
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Our first 2025 publication is out 🔓
We explored whether presenting less attractive 'decoy' options for Covid-19 vaccination appointments increased people's intention to get the vaccine.
We found that use of decoys could increase uptake in some people.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
We explored whether presenting less attractive 'decoy' options for Covid-19 vaccination appointments increased people's intention to get the vaccine.
We found that use of decoys could increase uptake in some people.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Using an inferior decoy alternative to nudge COVID-19 vaccination - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Using an inferior decoy alternative to nudge COVID-19 vaccination
www.nature.com
January 15, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Our first 2025 publication is out 🔓
We explored whether presenting less attractive 'decoy' options for Covid-19 vaccination appointments increased people's intention to get the vaccine.
We found that use of decoys could increase uptake in some people.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
We explored whether presenting less attractive 'decoy' options for Covid-19 vaccination appointments increased people's intention to get the vaccine.
We found that use of decoys could increase uptake in some people.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Reposted by Falko Sniehotta 🇪🇺🇩🇪🇬🇧🇵🇹
Ein Straßensystem wie in New York, ein Altbauviertel mit Pariser Charme, eine lebendige Musikszene: Mannheim ist überraschend urban. Studentin Miriam Nägele erzählt, wo es die besten Konzerte und Joggingstrecken gibt.
Studieren in Mannheim: Campus, Wohnviertel, WG-Zimmer-Preise, die besten Kneipen
Ein Straßensystem wie in New York, ein Altbauviertel mit Pariser Charme, eine lebendige Musikszene: Mannheim ist überraschend urban. Studentin Miriam Nägele erzählt, wo es die besten Konzerte und Joggingstrecken gibt.
www.spiegel.de
January 13, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Ein Straßensystem wie in New York, ein Altbauviertel mit Pariser Charme, eine lebendige Musikszene: Mannheim ist überraschend urban. Studentin Miriam Nägele erzählt, wo es die besten Konzerte und Joggingstrecken gibt.
Reposted by Falko Sniehotta 🇪🇺🇩🇪🇬🇧🇵🇹
Happy new year!
We were productive in 2024 - check out a complete list of our publications at our website:
behscipru.nihr.ac.uk/outputs/publ...
We were productive in 2024 - check out a complete list of our publications at our website:
behscipru.nihr.ac.uk/outputs/publ...
Publications, Conferences and other outputs - NIHR PRU Behavioural and Social Sciences
A list of the Unit’s publications and talks can be found here, with links to downloadable copies where available Journal articles Antonopoulou, V, Schenk, P.M, McKinlay, A.R, Chadwick, P, Meyer, C, G...
behscipru.nihr.ac.uk
January 8, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Happy new year!
We were productive in 2024 - check out a complete list of our publications at our website:
behscipru.nihr.ac.uk/outputs/publ...
We were productive in 2024 - check out a complete list of our publications at our website:
behscipru.nihr.ac.uk/outputs/publ...
Reposted by Falko Sniehotta 🇪🇺🇩🇪🇬🇧🇵🇹
Germany has no regulatory food policies because people wouldn't accept them? In our pre-registered survey study
@annakaiser.bsky.social @raenhhadhami.bsky.social Vincent Brugger and @fsniehotta.bsky.social found: Thats not the case
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@annakaiser.bsky.social @raenhhadhami.bsky.social Vincent Brugger and @fsniehotta.bsky.social found: Thats not the case
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
How beliefs and policy characteristics shape the public acceptability of nutritional policies—A survey study in Germany
Despite the high prevalence of obesity in Germany, few effective political measures have been implemented to protect population health and improve the…
www.sciencedirect.com
December 13, 2024 at 8:04 AM
Germany has no regulatory food policies because people wouldn't accept them? In our pre-registered survey study
@annakaiser.bsky.social @raenhhadhami.bsky.social Vincent Brugger and @fsniehotta.bsky.social found: Thats not the case
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@annakaiser.bsky.social @raenhhadhami.bsky.social Vincent Brugger and @fsniehotta.bsky.social found: Thats not the case
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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🔓 New paper 🔓
We explored how healthcare professionals manage complaints and what factors influenced how complaints were responded to in a healthcare setting.
Interviews and analysis were informed by two behavioural frameworks: COM-B model and the TDF.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
We explored how healthcare professionals manage complaints and what factors influenced how complaints were responded to in a healthcare setting.
Interviews and analysis were informed by two behavioural frameworks: COM-B model and the TDF.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Healthcare Professionals' Responses to Complaints: A Qualitative Interview Study With Patients, Carers and Healthcare Professionals Using the Theoretical Domains Framework and COM‐B Model
Background Patient complaints in healthcare settings can provide feedback for monitoring and improving healthcare services. Behavioural responses to complaints (e.g., talking or apologising to a pat...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
December 10, 2024 at 9:11 AM
🔓 New paper 🔓
We explored how healthcare professionals manage complaints and what factors influenced how complaints were responded to in a healthcare setting.
Interviews and analysis were informed by two behavioural frameworks: COM-B model and the TDF.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
We explored how healthcare professionals manage complaints and what factors influenced how complaints were responded to in a healthcare setting.
Interviews and analysis were informed by two behavioural frameworks: COM-B model and the TDF.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Reposted by Falko Sniehotta 🇪🇺🇩🇪🇬🇧🇵🇹
In our new #OpenAccess 🔓 paper we look into the process of integrating #VirtualWards within the NHS in England as a new way of delivering care to patients who would otherwise be hospitalized from the perspective of ICS commissioners.
www.jmir.org/2024/1/e56494
www.jmir.org/2024/1/e56494
The Views and Experiences of Integrated Care System Commissioners About the Adoption and Implementation of Virtual Wards in England: Qualitative Exploration Study
Background: Virtual wards (VWs) are being introduced within the National Health Service (NHS) in England as a new way of delivering care to patients who would otherwise be hospitalized. Using digital ...
www.jmir.org
November 28, 2024 at 10:06 AM
In our new #OpenAccess 🔓 paper we look into the process of integrating #VirtualWards within the NHS in England as a new way of delivering care to patients who would otherwise be hospitalized from the perspective of ICS commissioners.
www.jmir.org/2024/1/e56494
www.jmir.org/2024/1/e56494
Schöne Sonntagslektüre aus der Sektion Wissen in der Süddeutschen mit Elementen aus einem Interview mit @veraaraujosoares.bsky.social
December 8, 2024 at 9:44 AM
Schöne Sonntagslektüre aus der Sektion Wissen in der Süddeutschen mit Elementen aus einem Interview mit @veraaraujosoares.bsky.social
Unser fantastischer Kollege Prof. Robert Finger ist der erste Klinikdirektor in Mannheim, der seine Antrittsvorlesung der Prävention widmet.
Prävention ist an dieser Fakultät zuhause.
Prävention ist an dieser Fakultät zuhause.
December 6, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Unser fantastischer Kollege Prof. Robert Finger ist der erste Klinikdirektor in Mannheim, der seine Antrittsvorlesung der Prävention widmet.
Prävention ist an dieser Fakultät zuhause.
Prävention ist an dieser Fakultät zuhause.
What is the future of outdoor sports during heat waves?
Our colleagues Sophie Leer, Zoe Parsons and Sven Schneider identified related knowledge, practices and adaptation strategies among coaches in german outdoor sports
www.ssph-journal.org/journals/int...
Our colleagues Sophie Leer, Zoe Parsons and Sven Schneider identified related knowledge, practices and adaptation strategies among coaches in german outdoor sports
www.ssph-journal.org/journals/int...
SSPH+ | Gaps in Heat-Related Knowledge, Practices and Adaptation Strategies Among Coaches in German Outdoor Sports
ObjectivesClimate change is increasing the risk of heat-related illness in outdoor sports. Coaches have a responsibility to protect the athletes in their car...
www.ssph-journal.org
December 6, 2024 at 1:47 PM
What is the future of outdoor sports during heat waves?
Our colleagues Sophie Leer, Zoe Parsons and Sven Schneider identified related knowledge, practices and adaptation strategies among coaches in german outdoor sports
www.ssph-journal.org/journals/int...
Our colleagues Sophie Leer, Zoe Parsons and Sven Schneider identified related knowledge, practices and adaptation strategies among coaches in german outdoor sports
www.ssph-journal.org/journals/int...
Gemeinsam mit der Ministerin für Wissenschaft, Forschung Kunst BW Petra Olschowski, unseren Kolleg*innen aus dem Kompetenznetzwerk Präventivmedizin BW, unseren Partnern und Menschen aus Mannheim haben wir über die Zukunft der Prävention im Länd diskutiert
Danke an alle!
www.umm.de/medien/press...
Danke an alle!
www.umm.de/medien/press...
December 6, 2024 at 11:03 AM
Gemeinsam mit der Ministerin für Wissenschaft, Forschung Kunst BW Petra Olschowski, unseren Kolleg*innen aus dem Kompetenznetzwerk Präventivmedizin BW, unseren Partnern und Menschen aus Mannheim haben wir über die Zukunft der Prävention im Länd diskutiert
Danke an alle!
www.umm.de/medien/press...
Danke an alle!
www.umm.de/medien/press...
Reposted by Falko Sniehotta 🇪🇺🇩🇪🇬🇧🇵🇹
New paper in #HealthPolicy: It appears that the German public is far more willing to accept nutrition policies to protect population health and improve the sustainability of food systems than reflected in German policy
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
December 4, 2024 at 7:00 AM
New paper in #HealthPolicy: It appears that the German public is far more willing to accept nutrition policies to protect population health and improve the sustainability of food systems than reflected in German policy
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...