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    Fact Sheets: Learn More About PCORI

    Download fact sheets about out work, the research we fund, and our programs and initiatives.

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    Evidence Updates from PCORI-Funded Studies

    These updates capture highlights of findings from systematic reviews and our funded research studies.

    Journal Articles About Our Funded Research

    Browse through a collection of journal publications that provides insights into PCORI-funded work.

    Explore Our Portfolio of Funded Projects

    Find out about projects based on the health conditions they focus on, the state they are in, and if they have results.

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    • Addressing Disparities
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    Featured Topic: Women's Health

    Learn more about the projects we support on conditions that specifically or more often affect women.

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    Engagement Tools and Resources for Research

    This searchable peer-to-peer repository includes resources that can inform future work in patient-centered outcomes research.

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    Learn about our Engagement Awards program and view the announcements of all our open funding opportunities.

    Research Fundamentals: A New On-Demand Training

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    PCORI Funding Opportunities

    View and learn about the newly opened funding announcements and the upcoming PFAs in 2021.

    Tips for Submitting a Responsive LOI

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    PCORI 2021 and Beyond

    During this webinar, PCORI leaders shared ways to get involved in PCOR, improvements to our funding opportunities, and more.

    2020 PCORI Annual Meeting

    Watch recordings of sessions and view titles and descriptions of posters presented at the virtual meeting.

    Board Approves Future PFA Topics at April Meeting

    The more than a dozen high-priority research topics will be considered for PCORI Funding Announcements (PFAs) that will be released this fall and in 2022.

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PCORI 2018 Annual Report
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Leadership Letter

PCORI's Executive Director and Board Chairperson describe the past year as “very productive” in the organization’s efforts to support comparative clinical effectiveness research.

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PCORI at Age Eight: An Update on Progress and Promise

PCORI has made significant progress in its mission to fund, produce and promote high-integrity, evidence-based information that comes from research guided by patients, caregivers, and the broader healthcare community.

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Generating Evidence

Three projects have generated promising results about dealing with chronic pain, identifying the best option for bariatric surgery, and using online-based health care.

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Achieving Impact

Three high-impact projects will expand their findings and interventions. They focus on managing type 2 diabetes, promoting family engagement to avoid adverse events, and addressing chest pains.

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Influencing Others

Several developments illustrate PCORI’s influence on the broader research community, adoption of the concept of patient-inclusive research, including processes and tools and funding opportunities.

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Looking Ahead

In fiscal year 2019, PCORI continues to fund patient-centered research and other initiatives, with a greater focus on the specificity of our pipeline of research topics and promoting the swift uptake of the findings into practice.

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Administrative and Governance Update

PCORI has taken several steps to meet its strategic goals and the mandates of its authorizing legislation. This includes updating its governance framework and expanding its research methodology standards.

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Appendices

PCORI’s authorizing law requires the organization to outline its budget and disclose all personal and financial associations of its Board and Methodology Committee members and executive staff.

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Patient-centered research empowers patient populations to share their personal experiences to inform the design and real-world application of research.

Vanessa Boulanger, MSc
Director of Research Programs, National Organization for Rare Disorders

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This report covers PCORI activities and results for the 2018 fiscal year, October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018.
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About Us

  • Our Programs
  • Governance
  • Financials and Reports
  • Procurement Opportunities
  • Our Staff
  • Our Vision & Mission
  • Contact Us

Research & Results

  • Explore Our Portfolio
  • Research Fundamentals
  • Research Results Highlights
  • Putting Evidence to Work
  • Peer Review
  • Evidence Synthesis
  • About Our Research

Engagement

  • The Value of Engagement
  • Engagement in Health Research Literature Explorer
  • Influencing the Culture of Research
  • Engagement Awards
  • Engagement Resources
  • Engage with Us

Funding Opportunities

  • What & Who We Fund
  • What You Need to Know to Apply
  • Applicant Training
  • Merit Review
  • Awardee Resources
  • Help Center

Meetings & Events

April 19
Increasing Vaccine Confidence among Long-Term Care Workers: Expedited COVID-19 PFA -- Applicant Town Hall
May 6
Advisory Panel on Healthcare Delivery and Disparities Research Spring 2021 Meeting
May 10
Cycle 2 2021 Nonsurgical Options for Women with Urinary Incontinence -- Applicant Town Hall

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