The INSIGHT Recruitment CONSORT Diagram is a template to update the research team, Co-Investigator(s), Principal Investigator(s) (PI) and other stakeholders on recruitment strategies, methods of contact and results. The consort diagram can assist research teams in determining which recruitment strategies are the most effective.
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INSIGHT Data Dictionary
The INSIGHT Data Dictionary provides a detailed look at the data elements in INSIGHT’s Central Repository, including their format and content.
Recruitment and Retention Strategies for PCORnet Studies: Learnings from INSIGHT CRN
Effective recruitment and retention strategies that are adaptable to the patient population and changing macro-environment are essential to the success of clinical research studies. INSIGHT CRN’s “Recruitment and Retention Strategies for PCORnet Studies” guide offers the most effective strategies we have used to date.
Engagement Guidance & Resources for Patient-Centered “Data-Only” Studies
Patient-centered studies require a rightsized stakeholder engagement plan. The STAR CRN provides engagement guidance and resources for data-only studies such as observational, retrospective data abstractions that use EHR data from the sites participating in the STAR CRN. This can include electronic health record data from the STAR CRN Common Data Model (CDM), or from other electronic health record data sources that are being accessed as part of a STAR engaged project.
OCHIN-ADVANCE Engagement Values, Functions, and Metrics
OCHIN-ADVANCE outlined its priorities and metrics for engagement across patient and caregiver groups in this snapshot. This resource can be used by researchers and other stakeholder groups seeking to improve their level of engagement with patients and caregivers to support a patient-centered research process.
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Ready, Set, Go! Guidelines and Tips For Collecting Patient Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
This guide can be used to help successfully collect sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data and document the data into the electronic health record (EHR). If you already have a system, but have encountered challenges and questions, this guide can help you address them. Even if your system is working smoothly, you will find resources and recommendations here that will help you move to the next level of data collection and analysis.
Rapid and Collaborative Response to COVID-19
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.
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.
NORC Data Convenings Webinar: Expanding Social Determinants of Health Data across PCORnetExpanding Social Determinants of Health Data across PCORnet
The webinar discussed opportunities for social determinants of health (SDOH) data within the PCORnet data infrastructure. Objectives included: discussing the current status of SDOH data collection by PCORnet Network Partners; opportunities to optimize accessibility and availability of individual-, population-, and community-based SDOH data to support PCORnet research; and engaging stakeholders on short- and long-term infrastructure priorities to enhance SDOH data capture for network-wide research.
Access the Social Determinants of Health Data across PCORnet resources here.