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and applied end of the spectrum. It is not possible to assess how well connected
these various areas of research are in practice. Ageing and old age
conditions have a long tradition for population based and longitudinal studies.
The publication profile is mixed.
The Child theme has focused its efforts particularly on the development
of the ICF classification, with a range of EU and international collaborations.
The publications are of mixed quality. The long term illness theme
covers many areas. This makes it difficult to discern key achievements;
those listed seem to simply mirror the sub themes under which the work
is organized. This breadth is reflected in the publications listed, revealing
little overall coherence in terms of scope. The quality improvement and
leadership profile reports interdisciplinary research tackling complex issues
of practice and policy change/innovation. Some good quality publications
are reported, although some papers included are under review or submitted.
They have a regional demonstration project looking at systems change
for patients with cancer and EU funding for a study of hospital care, with a
range of international collaborators reported.
Research in the other three areas: oral health, prosthetics/ orthotics and
social work could all fit well with the research on long term illness, older
age and child, and it seems somewhat illogical to have separated them out.
With regard to research in oral health, the Jonkoping Studies from 1973,
1983, 1993 and 2003 have been of great importance for looking at different
oral health variables and changes over time. Research in Prosthetics and
Orthotics, is in a development phase and is one of only six programmes of
such work worldwide. Similarly research in social work is new introduction,
since 2010.
Research collaboration and networks
For each of the profiles and platforms/programs there are listed a number of
national and international collaboration partners and networks. For some
projects there seem to have been collaborations in place over a number of
years, reflected in publications. Limited international collaboration in the
oral health theme is noted, in spite of the great international significance
of the research reported. Continuation of this very good programme of research
would benefit from interactions with other groups who have a similar
research focus.
Future plans and potential
There are future plans for each profile and platform/program but these are
not presented in any detail.
48 VETENSKAPSRÅDETS KARTLÄGGNING, UTVÄRDERING OCH REKOMMENDATIONER ANGÅENDE SVENSK VÅRDFORSKNING