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The aim of this paper is conceptually to describe and illustrate how vertical and horizontal knowledge integration appear in disability research. In addition, a bio-psycho-social perspective is mentioned and two theoretical approaches within disability research are described: human functioning sciences and interdisciplinary research. Vertical knowledge integration can be seen as a stratification between different levels on a biological, psychological and social level. Horizontal knowledge integration can be understood across varying disabilities. The study indicates that vertical and horizontal knowledge integration in disability research are useful for a broader and deeper understanding of disability and functional impairment. Different theoretical perspectives has been more common in disability research during last years.

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