Teaching and research
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To train professional experts in Injury prevention & control
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To develop Taiwan’s injury prevention policies and promote its importance
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The Injury prevention and control is a combinational professional fields which connects a variety of specialties. Including epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, brain neurosurgery, general surgery, emergency medicine, disaster medicine, rehabilitation medicine, transportation and education psychology.
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Master：Including the research methods, statistical analysis, public health, injury epidemiology, disaster medicine, road traffic and safety, accident analysis & injury prevention
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Ph.D：Combined with clinical and basic research methods to continuing the foundation of master training.
Field of research
1.Public health
- Epidemiology of injury: Investigate of various injuries (such as car accidents, falls, sports injuries, drowning, suicide, occupational injuries, etc.)
- Mechanisms of injury: Medical engineering, incident system...
- The economic losses caused by injury: Years of Potential Life Lost (YPLL) and Working Years of Potential Life Lost (WYPLL)
2.Clinical medicine
Aviation medicine, neurosurgery, severe medicine, emergency medicine, rehabilitation medicine
3.Social science
- Rehabilitation, psychological and sociological aspects after injury.
- The policies and laws about injusy prevention. Ex. Law on motorcycle helmet use mandated.
Research Highlights of the Graduate Institute of Injury Prevention and Control
In response to recent trends in public health and injury prevention and control at both international and national levels, the Graduate Institute of Injury Prevention and Control aims to integrate the research expertise of its faculty members and focus on three core research areas. These research priorities will strengthen the connection between academic research, public health policies, and practical applications.
(1) Injury Prevention among Older Adults and Road Traffic Safety
Building on Professor Chih-Wei Pai's expertise in traffic accidents, traumatic brain injuries, and traffic safety policy evaluation, this research area focuses on traffic accident risks among older drivers, road traffic injury prevention, and the evaluation of traffic safety policies. The goal is to provide evidence-based recommendations for traffic safety management and injury prevention policies in an aging society.
(2) Violence-Related Injuries and Cognitive Neuroscience
Drawing on Professor Cheng-Yi Chen's expertise in violent behavior, emotional processing, moral cognition, and social neuroscience, this research area investigates the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying violence and aggressive behavior. It aims to advance research on risk identification and preventive interventions for violence-related injuries, providing scientific evidence to support school violence prevention, public safety, and mental health promotion strategies.
(3) Post-Injury Rehabilitation and Disability Prevention
Integrating Professor Feng-Hang Chang's expertise in occupational therapy, rehabilitation medicine, functional assessment, and disability research, this research area focuses on post-injury functional recovery, neurological rehabilitation, disability assessment, and improvements in quality of life. It also emphasizes the evaluation of rehabilitation interventions and the practical application of research findings to provide evidence-based support for disability prevention among older adults, long-term care, and rehabilitation policies.
Moving forward, the Institute will adopt an integrated framework encompassing "Injury Prevention, Mechanisms of Injury, and Post-Injury Rehabilitation" to progressively establish distinctive research priorities with practical relevance to public health policies. The Institute will also enhance the presentation of its research achievements and future directions on its official website and in student recruitment materials. These efforts aim to strengthen its academic identity, increase its visibility and attractiveness to prospective students, and enhance its contribution to injury prevention and control policies in Taiwan.