Health researcher views on comparative effectiveness research and research engagement.
OBJECTIVE
To understand researcher capability for and interest in patient-centered comparative effectiveness research (PC-CER), particularly related to engaging with patients/caregivers.


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.


CONCLUSIONS
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.
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, 1828 L Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20036, USA.
Laura P
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Forsythe
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, 1828 L Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20036, USA.
Lori B
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Frank
American Institutes for Research, 1025 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Suite 3290, Washington, DC 20007, USA.
Thomas A
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Workman
American Institutes for Research, 1025 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Suite 3290, Washington, DC 20007, USA.
Amanda
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Borsky
American Institutes for Research, 1025 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Suite 3290, Washington, DC 20007, USA.
Tandrea
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Hilliard
American Institutes for Research, 1025 Thomas Jefferson St NW, Suite 3290, Washington, DC 20007, USA.
Daniel
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Harwell
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, 1828 L Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20036, USA.
Lauren
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Fayish
D000328:Adult; D057186:Comparative Effectiveness Research / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D019538:Health Care Surveys / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012108:Research Personnel / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*
comparative effectiveness research; engagement; health researchers