About this Course

In this course, you will learn about the characteristics of CER/PCOR, compare and contrast CER/PCOR studies and randomized controlled trials, and you will hear how PCOR researchers have overcome a variety of barriers to ensure patient-centered care. This course includes the following 11 lectures: 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 Behavioral Interventions in Patient-Centered Outcomes Research This course is intended for anyone interested in comparative effectiveness research (CER) and patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) methods. This course is supported by grant number R25HS023214 from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

Created by: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston

Level: Introductory