IDIVAL (Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Valdecilla) is a leading public research institute dedicated to advancing biomedical research and innovation to enhance citizens' wellbeing through prevention, personalized medicine, and lifestyle interventions.
Within IDIVAL, the Nursing Research Group brings a strong interdisciplinary perspective, specializing in holistic patient care, creative approaches to wellbeing, and digital transformation in professional training and patient learning and awareness.
The Nursing Research Group of IDIVAL is particularly interested in exploring the intersections between science, culture, and wellbeing, including the role of artistic expressions and creative methodologies for aims such as:
- Raising public awareness for prevention and early diagnosis
- Training healthcare professionals
- Engaging patients in self-care learning
- Other related goals
With extensive experience in European-funded projects, IDIVAL fosters transnational cooperation and contributes to capacity building and the integration of innovative models that promote health, social inclusion, and digital innovation.