International Program of Psycho-Social Health Research (IPP-SHR) is an Australian research program based in Queensland which explores the psycho-social dimension of health through examining and reporting on the human experience of serious physical and mental illnesses.[1]

International Program of Psycho-Social Health Research
Established2006
Location
Brisbane (Headquarters)
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NicknameIPP-SHR

History

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The International Program for Psycho Social Health was established in 2006 by A/Pr Pam McGrath[2] as a research initiative funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and CQUniversity.[1] In 2011, the International Program of Psycho-Social Health Research moved to Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University.[citation needed]

Areas of research

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IPP-SHR explores the psycho-social dimension of health through a wide range of topics including: palliative care; haematology/oncology; mental health; acute medicine; bioethics; rural and remote health; Indigenous health; spirituality; paediatrics; birth studies; and service delivery evaluation.[1]

IPP-SHR also produces two industry focused publications including a quarterly review and a weekly podcast.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "ISSUU - IPP-SHR, CQUniversity". issuu.com. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
  2. ^ Faulkner, Matthew (13 January 2015). "NHMRC Research Achievements - SUMMARY" (docx). NHMRC. Retrieved 14 January 2015. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)