Ruth Hersche holds a PhD in Health Sciences and an MSc in Occupational Therapy. Since 2013, Ruth has been serving as a researcher at the Rehabilitation Research Laboratory 2rLab, which is part of the Department of Business Economics, Health, and Social Care at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland. Her research focus lies in examining the intersection of health sciences and occupational therapy in persons living with chronic conditions, aiming to enhance the well-being of and quality of life for individuals through evidence-based practices.