title: Model for a patient-centered comparative effectiveness research center.
abstract: This special report describes the systematic approach the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) undertook in creating an infrastructure for comparative effectiveness and patient-centered outcomes research resources. We specifically highlight the administrative structure, communication and training opportunities, stakeholder engagement resources, and support services offered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biostatistics, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: Monica R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Costlow
authors.forename: Douglas P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Landsittel
authors.forename: A Everette
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: James
authors.forename: Jeremy M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Kahn
authors.forename: Sally C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Morton
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D057186:Comparative Effectiveness Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003625:Data Collection; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D064887:Observational Studies as Topic; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010414:Pennsylvania; D016730:Program Development; D012107:Research Design; D057170:Translational Research, Biomedical / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration; D014495:Universities
keywords: CER center model; PC-CER center model; PCOR center model; comparative effectiveness; patient-centered outcomes research