Research and Development in Sörmland provides support to local governments and health care facilitators in Sörmland County. The objective is to promote evidence-based practice and long term sustainable systematic and strategic development in the fields of social and health care services and support.
The activities are directed towards development in the fields of:
F stands for research (forskning) and is based on scientific theories and methods. FoUiS use knowledge based on research to further development. FoU keeps up to date when it comes to our research areas and also perform research ourselves.
o stands for and (och) and connects research and development and mutual learning. It symbols that both are as important for progress.
U stands for development (utveckling) based on evidence. U means sustainable development and improvement by strategic and systematic methods.
S stands for Sörmland (Where we operate).
FoUiS operates from a humanistic view based on the equal value and rights of all people. This basic view includes diversity as a resource as well as the potential for learning and development of all individuals and businesses. It is also based on health in a broad sense and that different perspectives enrich each other.