Writing Research in Plain English

Mari Boesen discusses the importance of communicating in plain language and tips for how to write research in lay language. (Resources include both a recording and worksheet.) Recorded – September 2018 Level – Foundational Writing Research in Plain English (Recording) Writing Research in Plain English (Worksheet) […]

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Patient-Oriented Research Strategies for Clinical Trials

Mari Boesen discusses where and when to capture patient needs, goals and preferences in clinical trials. Includes 4 separate chapter recordings. Recorded – August 2019 Level: Foundational POR Strategies for Clinical Trials Patients as Stakeholders in Clinical Trials Patients & Pre-Trial Activities Patient Engagement in Clinical Trials Patients and the Real-World Market […]

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An Introduction to Economic Evaluation (Part 2)

Robin Lau takes you through the seven steps for completing an economic evaluation: 1. Define the decision problem; 2. Identify, measure and value the resource use of each alternative; 3. Consider perspective, time horizon and other relevant alternatives; 4. Identify, measure and value the consequences of each alternative; 5. Integrate evidence and values; 6. Explore […]

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An Introduction to Economic Evaluation (Part 1)

Robin Lau presents the first of three lectures on types of economic evaluation. He reviews the rationale for and characteristics of economic evaluations, including different types, methods used and major considerations as well as strengths and weaknesses. Recorded Jul 2019 Level: Advanced An Introduction to Economic Evaluation – Part 1 […]

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Decision Analysis for Healthcare

Robin Lau introduces Decision Analysis as the third type of economic evaluation. The session objectives are to: 1. formulate a decision analysis problem by specifying the objective to be achieved, relevant variables and uncertainties; 2. apply decision analysis methods for clinical decision making to health care strategies and public health policies; 3. understand the basic […]

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An Introduction to Pragmatic Clinical Trials

Robin Lau describes the rationale and characteristics of pragmatic clinical trials. He compares pragmatic and explanatory clinical trials including goals, methods, stakeholders and how to measure pragmatism. Recorded May 2019 Level: Intermediate  Learn more about An Introduction to Pragmatic Clinical Trials […]

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