Rehabilitation in Health Group
Academic Unit: Faculty of Medicine
Colombian Ministry of Science
OECD
Discipline
Medical and health sciences
Subdiscipline
Clinical medicine
Strategic Focus
We aim to produce knowledge on medical and rehabilitation conditions related to human functioning, limitation for activities, and restrictions for participation; additionally, we study the relationship between quality of life and health by using both quantitative and qualitative research methods.
We aim to develop research on topics related to the group’s research interests in the context of the human functioning theory proposed in the ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health). Managing and strengthening national and international rehabilitation scientific networks.
Research Areas and Topics
- Adult functioning and rehabilitation.
- Rehabilitation technologies.
- Validation of functioning scales, quality of life, and participation.
- Translation of knowledge on rehabilitation.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)