Centre for Prehospital & Operational Health (CPHOH)
At IHRI, the Centre for Pre-Hospital & Operational Health (CPHOH) is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of medical response in the most demanding situations. Our mission is to advance the science and practice of health and medical response in challenging, austere, and time-critical environments. We are committed to ensuring human well-being and performance across diverse operational settings, ranging from Earth-based emergencies to the unique demands of deep space missions.
Our Vision: Resilient Health Solutions for High-Stakes Environments
CPHOH’s vision is to be a global leader in applied research, innovation, and training for robust, resilient, and human-centric health solutions within crisis and high-stakes operational contexts. We strive to create knowledge and tools that empower medical professionals to excel when it matters most.
Core Research Areas
Our research at CPHOH focuses on critical domains that directly impact pre-hospital and operational health outcomes:
Emergency Medical Systems Design & Optimization: Developing and refining systems to deliver rapid, effective medical care in urgent and complex scenarios.
Human Factors in High-Stress Environments: Investigating how human performance, decision-making, and teamwork are affected by extreme pressure, and designing interventions to enhance resilience.
Advanced Diagnostics & Therapeutics in Austere Settings: Pioneering innovative medical technologies and treatment approaches suitable for environments with limited resources and challenging logistics.
Training, Simulation & Education for Operational Health: Creating cutting-edge training methodologies and simulations to prepare healthcare professionals for the unique demands of operational and pre-hospital medicine.