Luis Salvador‐Carulla

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Luis Salvador-Carulla is a leading figure in mental health services research, with a particular focus on the conceptualization and measurement of care. His work bridges psychiatry, public health, and health systems, pioneering the use of standardized taxonomies and decision-support tools to improve service planning for people with complex mental health needs. He has been instrumental in developing the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) for mental health, and his research on "blended human-technology service realities in healthcare" (2022, 26 citations) explores the critical paradigm shift toward people-centered care in an increasingly digital world. With a career spanning over three decades, his contributions have shaped how researchers and policymakers evaluate the effectiveness, equity, and integration of mental health services globally. His work has garnered thousands of citations, reflecting its profound influence on the field. Salvador-Carulla is also a key figure in the development of the "mental health ecosystem" framework, which has been adopted by the World Health Organization and other international bodies to guide evidence-based reform.