An internal research department was established in the course of an organisational reform of the Pension Insurance Institution in 2020 for the evidence-based development of its own services in Austria. The focus is on the transfer of findings into practice and the scientific community. As part of an initial assessment of the current situation, an organisation-specific research agenda is being systematically developed.

The project design is based on a multi-perspective and multi-method approach. After obtaining experts' opinions (interview) from different settings and areas, a consensus on necessary fields of action will be worked out after synthesising the results via a Delphi survey.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Researchers who conduct scientific research in the field of rehabilitation in Austria, Germany and Switzerland
• People working in rehabilitation facilities (in therapy or administration) in Austria, Germany and Switzerland

Exclusion Criteria:

• Failure to obtain the declaration of consent

International and Austrian experts from science and research related to rehabilitation, cooperation partners, representatives of the rehabilitation facilities of the PVA, as well as decision-makers of the PVA were included.