Research and Innovation
Our researchers are always hard at work trying to improve patient outcomes. We currently have several on-going studies, including major nation-wide collaborations with other health care institutes.
Research funding
Research staff and clinician-researcher projects are supported by federal, foundation, and industry-sponsored grants and contracts. Funding agencies include the National Institute of Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), the Department of Defense, National Institutes of Health, and Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute. Our research funding for 2022 was just over $3 million.
Our mission
To maximize the patient’s rehabilitation outcomes and health through the identification, application, and dissemination of evidence based research and education.
Our vision
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation will be nationally recognized for conducting innovative, patient-centered research and education programs that lead to the highest quality outcomes in patient care.
One Hospital. Two Model Systems.
Since 2002, Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation (BSWIR) - Dallas has been one of 16 centers nationwide designated as a Model System of care for patients with traumatic brain injuries, which is competitively funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). In 2021, BSWIR - Dallas, in collaboration with Baylor Scott & White Research Institute and Baylor University Medical Center - Trauma, was awarded a five-year, $2.2 million Spinal Cord Injury Model System grant from NIDILRR. We are now one of only ten facilities in the country to have both model system designations.
Participate in our research
We are always looking for people to participate in our studies. Without participants, we wouldn’t be able to collect the essential data that goes into improving patient outcomes. To fill out our online form to participate in our research, click here.
Education at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
We’re committed to improving the outcomes of patients through research, and educating future physical medicine and rehabilitation professionals. Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation offers five specialty physical therapy residencies and one PM&R physician residency program for those seeking the next step in their education. Learn more about our residencies here.