Research

Exploring Contextual Human Health

At the core of IOCH’s mission is groundbreaking use-inspired research focused on understanding the interplay of factors that contribute to chronic pain and movement problems. Projects include those related to measurement, personalized care, and clinical reasoning. We aim to explore impact focused research topics for generating real societal change. 

Priorities and Themes

  • Embracing True Individuality in Healthcare
  • Advanced Biopsychosocial Measurement Strategies
  • Biopsychosocial Process-Based Clinical Reasoning with a focus on the Human Rehabilitation Framework (HRF)

  • Moving Beyond Transactional Medicine
  • Strategies for Reducing Interventionism
  • Moving beyond the Medical Diagnostic Label
  • Exploring the therapeutic benefits and potential harm of language and communication in healthcare

  • Biopsychosocial Sustainability for Healthcare Providers
  • Transdisciplinary Care Approaches
  • Prosociality in Healthcare
  • Public adoption of Contextual thinking related to Health

Join Us in Advancing Contextual Health​

We welcome collaboration and partnerships with researchers, organizations, and advocates who share our passion for advancing contextual human health. If you are interested in joining our efforts, conducting joint research, or supporting our initiatives, please consider connecting with us.

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