Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)

Watch Now: 2024 PCORI Annual Meeting Highlights 💻 Dive into groundbreaking discussions from the nation's leading forum on patient-centered CER, now available for viewing at your convenience. Every session from this event is just a click away! https://pcori.me/3Amztbz #PCORI24

Submit your comments📝 PCORI is seeking comments on the draft manuscript of a health equity systematic review on the Impact of Doula Support During Pregnancy, Childbirth and Beyond. PCORI is funding the review to improve understanding of the evidence base on this topic and to inform the broader healthcare community and our future research investments. https://pcori.me/4hXoer3

PCORI invites scientists, patients and other healthcare stakeholders to serve as merit reviewers of applications submitted for PCORI funding. Merit reviewers are critical to the thorough and in-depth review of PCORI funding applications and contribute a perspective that enhances the quality and rigor of the review and supports the identification of PCORI-funded patient-centered CER studies. Learn more: https://pcori.me/4f4dvsh

PCORI intends to release a Phased Large Awards for Comparative Effectiveness Research (PLACER) PFA seeking to fund high-quality patient-centered CER projects that will address critical decisions faced by patients, families, caregivers and the broader health and healthcare community and for which there is insufficient evidence. Learn more in an upcoming town hall! https://pcori.me/3YXMwsd

Your unique perspective — whether from professional expertise, personal healthcare experiences or both — can help transform how we approach patient-centered CER. PCORI is seeking experienced and inclusive voices for five multidisciplinary advisory panels. Apply now to help guide our research funding priorities and advance our mission to help people make informed healthcare decisions: https://pcori.me/4fDsREP

Search a repository of PCORI-funded comparative clinical effectiveness research studies, as well as projects that seek to encourage engagement in research, disseminate and implement PCORI-funded research findings, improve the nation's capacity to conduct patient-centered CER and more. Explore PCORI's portfolio here: https://pcori.me/3YZjZlP

The final report for the systematic review on tethered spinal cord syndrome, developed in collaboration with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, is now available. 🔑 Key finding: The report includes findings related to MRI for diagnosis, surgical detethering as treatment, prophylactic surgery and more. However, stronger research designs are needed to build a more robust evidence base for diagnosis and treatment decisions. Read the full systematic review: https://pcori.me/4fWpSaC

Join PCORI for an information-rich webinar on the Cycle 1 2025 Advancing the Science of Engagement in Research PCORI Funding Announcement, which seeks to fund studies that build an evidence base on engagement in research! 📆 Dec. 6 ⏰ Noon (ET) 🔗 https://pcori.me/3OeGM8k

Get early alerts about potential disruptions in health care with PCORI's free, interactive scanning system! The PCORI Health Care Horizon Scanning System identifies and monitors developing innovations with the potential to affect health care. This resource offers healthcare decision makers findings about advancements in 6 key areas of interest. Learn more: https://pcori.me/3zTElVk

PCORI has developed 6 foundational expectations—building blocks for meaningful, effective, and sustainable engagement with patients, communities, and other partners in research. Researchers and partners should address each of these expectations when: ✔️ Applying for PCORI funding. ✔️ Developing a project plan and engagement plan for awarded projects. ✔️ Reflecting on engagement during a project to improve and strengthen engagement over time. Learn more: https://pcori.me/3XoNiO3