The PaTH Scholars Program was established to help researchers gain the skills and confidence needed to lead and participate in multi-site “real-world evidence” studies by mentoring and engaging scholars through hands-on participation alongside experienced PaTH researchers. This resource may be adapted by others wanting to create similar programs.
Plan
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.
Evaluation Plan of a Research Study
This Evaluation Plan from the “PCORnet Obesity Observational Research Initiative,” was used to evaluate the different components of the research study. Use it as an example of how to evaluate your own research studies.
Prepared by: John Holmes, PhD, Brie Purcell, MPH, and Beth Syat, MPH