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2014 State of the Science Congress on Nursing ResearchSeptember 18-20, 2014
Amanda L Greene, PhD, MPH, RNSenior Program Officer, Research Integration & Evaluation
Opportunities for Nurse Researchers
About PCORI
An independent research institute authorized by Congress through the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Funds comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER) that engages patients and other stakeholders throughout the research process.
Seeks answers to real-world questions about what works best for patients based on their circumstances and concerns.
Our Strategic Goals
Influence Research Funded by Others
Speed the Implementation and Use of Evidence
Increase Quantity, Quality and Timeliness of Research Information
Our Funded Research
Studies the benefits and harms of interventions and strategies delivered in real-world settings
Compares at least two alternative approaches
Adheres to PCORI’s Methodology Standards
Is based on health outcomes that are meaningful to the patient population
Engages patients and other stakeholders at every stage
Is likely to improve current clinical practices
We Pay Particular Attention to…
Conditions that heavily burden patients, families and/or the health care system
Chronic or multiple chronic conditions
Rare and understudied conditions
Conditions for which outcomes vary across subpopulations
Our National Priorities for Research
Assessment of Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Improving Healthcare Systems
Communication & Dissemination
Research
Addressing Disparities
Accelerating PCOR and Methodological
Research
How Are Applications Reviewed?
Impact of the condition on the health of individuals/populations
Potential for the study to improve healthcare and outcomes
Technical merit
Patient-centeredness
Patient and stakeholder engagement
Applications are reviewed against five criteria:
Applications are reviewed by a panel of two scientists, one patient, and one other stakeholder.
PCORI’s Board of Governors makes funding decisions based on merit review and staff recommendations.
Research Must Engage Stakeholders at Every Step
Planning the studyConducting the studyDisseminating study resultsPCORI Engagement Principles
PCORIEngagement Rubric
A four-part rubric developed to help guide applicants, reviewers, awardees, and program officers on ways to engage patients andfamilies in conducting research
Formulating Research Questions
Patient-Centeredness
Data Integrity and Rigorous Analyses
Preventing/Handling Missing Data
Heterogeneity of Treatment Effects
We Work to Improve Research Methodology
In any study, methods matter. That’s why we’ve developed methodology standards that all research
should follow, at a minimum
Data Networks
Data Registries
Adaptive and Bayesian Trial Designs
Causal Inference
Studies of Diagnostic Tests
Systematic Reviews
Methodology Standards: 11 Broad Categories
Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Awards
Provide “wrap-around” support and enhance impact of PCORI’s research initiativesThree award types: Knowledge, Training and Development, Dissemination and ImplementationAwards of up to $250,000
Objectives Engage new groups not
previously involved with PCORI Develop new mechanisms for
disseminating research findings Promote “research done
differently” by supporting engagement and partnering in conduct and use of CER
Evaluation
ENGAGEMENT
Additional Ways to Get Involved
Proposal Review; Design and Conduct of Research
Topic Selection and Research Prioritization
Dissemination and Implementation of Results
Find Us Online
www.pcori.org
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Amanda L Greene, PhD, MPH, RNSenior Program Officer, Research Integration & [email protected]
Thank You