Researchers responded rapidly and collaboratively to answer COVID-19 questions by using PCORnet resources including a flexible coordinating center, the PCORnet® Common Data Model, research-ready networks, and existing research studies that pivoted quickly. Researchers can use this resource to demonstrate how the resources of PCORnet can be used for studies that require fast answers.
Clinicians
Providers of health care in a clinical setting, including physicians, nurses, physician assistants, rehabilitative professionals, pharmacists, mental healthcare providers, complementary and alternative healthcare providers, and professional societies serving clinicians
How Common are New Symptoms and Conditions After COVID-19? Results from PCORnet
Summary of the CDC’s research on symptoms experienced more than 4 weeks after first being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. Researchers studied data from electronic health records of 1.8 million adults and 300,000 children from 42 PCORnet network partners.
Data Science Analyst Training
The PEDSnet Data Science Analyst course provides training on the structure and use of the PEDSnet CDM for research and approaches to study-specific data quality assessment.
Research Ready Training Resources for Staff Engagement
Clinical staff seeking to improve engagement in clinic-based research studies and increase their knowledge of basic research principles can use these training materials and best practices for implementing studies in clinical settings and communicating with clinical support staff. Content and format for the resources were informed by both clinic staff and research team members who conduct studies in clinical settings.
HERO Data Dictionary
Use this resource to review information, content, format, and structure of the HERO (Healthcare Worker Exposure Response & Outcomes) Research database and the relationship between its elements.
Research Findings for the Community
The PaTH Clinical Research Network (CRN) designed this template as a guide for sharing the results of a published article with the general public.
Scholars Program in Learning Health Systems Science
The PEDSnet Scholars Program is a set of 24 webinars that help build core competencies in Learning Health System science.
Template: Welcome Guide for Participating Sites
This template was created by Kellie Walters, MPH, UNC-Chapel Hill, part of the STAR Network, as a welcome guide for PIs participating in PCORnet. It may be used as a framework for other networks.
HERO HCQ Press Release Template
This template was created for study communications professionals as an example of how to create a central press release to share with sites to generate local media coverage for a study in multiple places.
PaTH Protocol Review Committee (PNPRC) Toolkit
This document created by the PaTH Clinical Research Network (CRN) describes the responsibilities and structure of their PaTH Protocol Review Committee (PNPRC). Others can use this as a guide to create their own committee within their organization.