Forsythe LP, Frank LB, Workman TA, Borsky A, Hilliard T, Harwell D, Fayish L. Health researcher views on comparative effectiveness research and research engagement.
J Comp Eff Res 2017;
6:245-256. [PMID:
28173710 DOI:
10.2217/cer-2016-0063]
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Abstract
AIM
To understand researcher capability for and interest in patient-centered comparative effectiveness research (PC-CER), particularly related to engaging with patients/caregivers.
MATERIALS & METHODS
Web-based survey of 508 health researchers recruited via professional health research organizations.
RESULTS
Most respondents (94%) were familiar with CER and many (69%) reported having previously conducting some form of CER. Most respondents were familiar with (81%) and interested in (87%) partnering with patients and/or caregivers in research. Resources to assist in training, coordination of partners, guidance in apply for funding and improved infrastructure were commonly cited factors that would help researchers conduct PC-CER.
CONCLUSION
There is a significant opportunity for researchers to engage patients and caregivers as partners in CER. Researchers recognize the need for additional training and expertise to leverage those opportunities.
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