Evidence-Based Standards

Research & Evidence

Our competency standards and professional frameworks are built on a foundation of rigorous research and evidence-based methodology.

Research Focus Areas

Ongoing research initiatives supporting professional standards development

Competency Framework Validation

Ongoing

Peer-reviewed research supporting our competency-based assessment methodology.

12 related publications

Practitioner Outcomes Research

Active

Longitudinal studies tracking certified practitioner impact and client outcomes.

8 related publications

Standards Benchmarking

Published

Comparative analysis with international certification standards.

5 related publications

Workforce Development Studies

Active

Research on integrative health workforce needs and credentialing gaps.

4 related publications

Selected Publications

Recent research publications and institutional white papers

Competency-Based Assessment in Integrative Health: A Framework Analysis

Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine • 2024

Peer-Reviewed

Global Standards for Non-Clinical Health Practitioners: A Comparative Study

International Journal of Health Professions • 2024

Peer-Reviewed

Credential Recognition Across Borders: Challenges and Solutions

Global Health Workforce Alliance • 2023

White Paper

The Future of Functional Medicine Credentialing

AccrediPro ISI Research Brief • 2023

Research Brief

Research Partnerships

We collaborate with leading institutions to advance evidence-based professional standards

Academic research institutionsHealthcare systemsPublic health agenciesInternational standards bodiesProfessional associations

Research Collaboration

Interested in collaborating on research or accessing our institutional data? Contact our research committee.