CERTaIN: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research

Course Overview

This course, CERTaIN: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, provides an overview of CER/PCOR and how to overcome barriers to ensure patient-centered care. It is intended for anyone interested in CER/PCOR methods. The course consists of 11 lectures, including Engaging Patients and Stakeholders in Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Principles of Community-Based Participatory Research, Shared Decision Making in Cancer: Models and Methods, Patient Decision Support Tools in Cancer, An Overview of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Cancer, Designing Surveys: Asking Questions with a Purpose, Qualitative Methods of Research, Dissemination and Implementation Research in PCOR: Translating Knowledge Into Practice, The Role of Health Literacy in Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Cognitive Impairment and Participation in Research, and Behavioral Interventions in Patient-Centered Outcomes Research. This course is supported by grant number R25HS023214 from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

[Applications]
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to apply the knowledge and skills learned to their own research projects. They should be able to identify and address barriers to patient-centered care, design surveys and qualitative methods of research, and develop and implement patient decision support tools. Additionally, they should be able to understand the role of health literacy in PCOR, and develop and evaluate behavioral interventions in PCOR.

[Career Paths]
1. Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Analyst: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Analysts are responsible for conducting research and analysis to identify and evaluate patient-centered outcomes. They use a variety of methods, such as surveys, interviews, and focus groups, to collect data and analyze it to identify trends and patterns. They also develop strategies to improve patient outcomes and develop reports to present their findings. This role is becoming increasingly important as healthcare organizations strive to provide the best care for their patients.

2. Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Manager: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Managers are responsible for overseeing the research and analysis conducted by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Analysts. They develop research plans, coordinate research activities, and ensure that research is conducted in accordance with ethical and legal standards. They also develop strategies to improve patient outcomes and develop reports to present their findings.

3. Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Consultant: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Consultants provide advice and guidance to healthcare organizations on how to improve patient outcomes. They use their knowledge of CER/PCOR methods to develop strategies to improve patient outcomes and develop reports to present their findings. They also provide training and education to healthcare professionals on how to use CER/PCOR methods to improve patient outcomes.

4. Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Educator: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Educators are responsible for providing education and training to healthcare professionals on how to use CER/PCOR methods to improve patient outcomes. They develop educational materials, such as lectures, workshops, and webinars, to teach healthcare professionals about CER/PCOR methods. They also provide guidance and advice to healthcare organizations on how to use CER/PCOR methods to improve patient outcomes.

[Education Paths]
1. Master of Science in Health Services Research: This degree program focuses on the development of research skills and knowledge related to health services research. It provides students with the opportunity to gain an understanding of the current trends in health services research, as well as the ability to apply research methods to improve health care delivery. Developing trends in this field include the use of big data and artificial intelligence to improve patient outcomes, as well as the use of patient-centered outcomes research to inform health care decisions.

2. Master of Science in Clinical Research: This degree program focuses on the development of research skills and knowledge related to clinical research. It provides students with the opportunity to gain an understanding of the current trends in clinical research, as well as the ability to apply research methods to improve patient outcomes. Developing trends in this field include the use of big data and artificial intelligence to improve patient outcomes, as well as the use of patient-centered outcomes research to inform health care decisions.

3. Doctor of Philosophy in Health Services Research: This degree program focuses on the development of research skills and knowledge related to health services research. It provides students with the opportunity to gain an understanding of the current trends in health services research, as well as the ability to apply research methods to improve health care delivery. Developing trends in this field include the use of big data and artificial intelligence to improve patient outcomes, as well as the use of patient-centered outcomes research to inform health care decisions.

4. Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Research: This degree program focuses on the development of research skills and knowledge related to clinical research. It provides students with the opportunity to gain an understanding of the current trends in clinical research, as well as the ability to apply research methods to improve patient outcomes. Developing trends in this field include the use of big data and artificial intelligence to improve patient outcomes, as well as the use of patient-centered outcomes research to inform health care decisions.