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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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    Browse through an alphabetical list of frequently accessed and searched terms for information and resources.

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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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    Topics

    • 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

    • The Value of Engagement
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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.

    Explore Engagement in Health Literature

    This tool enables searching for published articles about engagement in health research.

    Research Fundamentals: A New On-Demand Training

    It enables those new to health research or patient-centered research to learn more about the research process.

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    Funding Opportunities

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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

    Find out what PCORI looks for in a letter of intent (LOI) along with other helpful tips.

    PCORI Awardee Resources

    These resources can help awardees in complying with the terms and conditions of their contract.

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    Meetings & Events

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    January 2021 Board of Governors Meeting

    The Board approved funding for a new research study relating to kidney health and a new funding allocation for PCORnet. Learn more

    Confronting COVID-19: A Webinar Series

    Learn more about the series and access recordings and summary reports of all six sessions.

    2020 PCORI Annual Meeting

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

Guest Blogs

Patient Peer Review, PCORI Style

Published: 
December 14, 2020
Author(s): 
Kelly Vander Ley, PhD,
Rebekah Webb, MPA,
Marnie Colton, MFA
Blog Topics: 
Guest Blogs
Peer Review Blogs
Research
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is a unique organization that, as its name implies, engages patients in all its work. One aspect of that work is peer review, which is traditionally the bastion of scientists and academics. PCORI peer review is different because it includes...
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How I Cured My Rare Disease

Published: 
February 25, 2020
Author(s): 
Doug Lindsay
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Editor’s Note: The views expressed in this piece are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of PCORI. There are an estimated 25 to 30 million rare disease sufferers in the United States. My name is Doug Lindsay, and I am one of them. This is my story.
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PCORI's Continued Commitment to Researching Rare Diseases

Published: 
February 25, 2020
Author(s): 
Scott Berns, MD, MPH
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It’s been an eventful year for Scott Berns, MD, MPH. In September 2019, Berns and his wife, Leslie Gordon, MD, PhD, were keynote speakers at the PCORI Annual Meeting. Then, in November, Berns was elevated to Chair of PCORI’s Advisory Panel on Rare Disease. In observance of Rare Disease Day, on...
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Tough Choices: Changing Lives with Shared Decision Making

Published: 
August 2, 2019
Author(s): 
Melinda Kane, MS-HCM,
Ginny Meadows, MSHI, RN-BC, FHIMSS
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Guest Blogs
Research
Wendy Keller was a beloved sister, friend, mother, and grandma. At eight years old, she and her family emigrated to the United States from England. Wendy built a wonderful life – graduating from the University of Pittsburgh, becoming a physical therapist, marrying, and raising a family. She was a...
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Partnerships in Women's Health -- NPWH and PCORI

Published: 
July 25, 2019
Author(s): 
Beth Kelsey, EdD, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAANP,
Susan Rawlins, MS, APRN, WHNP-BC
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Guest Blogs
Research
As a professional membership organization for women’s health nurse practitioners (WHNPs), the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) is a leading voice for courageous conversations about women's health. NPWH champions state-of-the-science health care that holistically...
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Integrating Patient Input into Kidney Disease Research

Published: 
April 15, 2019
Author(s): 
Paul T. Conway,
Richard Knight, MBA
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Guest Blogs
Research
In 1969, six patients on dialysis at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn formed a group to elevate kidney disease awareness, call for better educational resources, and create a community for patients living with chronic kidney disease. They met twice a week in the hospital ward—while hooked up to...
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Partnering on Patient-Centered Research for People with Kidney Disease

Published: 
March 14, 2019
Author(s): 
Lesa-kaye Holtham, MPH
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Research
Patient-centered chronic kidney disease research is needed to help patients and healthcare professionals answer many questions they have about the treatment options that best match patients’ individual life goals, preferences, and values. Since 2012, PCORI has funded 18 research studies that will...
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Spotlighting Rare Disease Research

Published: 
February 28, 2019
Author(s): 
Scott Berns, MD, MPH,
Matt Cheung, PhD, RPh
Blog Topics: 
Guest Blogs
Research
A rare disease, by definition, affects fewer than 200,000 individuals in the United States. But combined, up to 30 million Americans have a rare disease, and most conditions are poorly understood. That combined burden is why one of PCORI’s six multi-stakeholder advisory groups is the Advisory Panel...
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Partnering to Help People with Obesity Better Understand Their Surgical Options

Published: 
October 30, 2018
Author(s): 
David Arterburn, MD, MPH,
Neely Williams, MDiv
Blog Topics: 
Guest Blogs
PCORI Annual Meeting
PCORnet Blogs
Research
Nationwide, 93 million adults and one in five adolescents have obesity. But the concerns they face go well beyond excess weight. They are at greater risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer, among other health problems. People with obesity have numerous options to consider when looking...
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Choosing My Care on My Terms

Published: 
October 25, 2018
Author(s): 
Amy Berman, RN
Blog Topics: 
Guest Blogs
PCORI Annual Meeting
Research
Just one year after celebrating my 50th birthday, I was walking down a New York City street with my mother on a misty, gray November day when my phone rang. My life was wonderful up to that point, but looking back, I can see that the weather was an appropriate backdrop for the news I was about to...
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About the PCORI blog

Welcome to the PCORI blog, an online forum designed to discuss and share information about patient-centered outcomes research. Blog postings are from PCORI staff, Board and Methodology Committee members, and external partners.

We encourage you to post comments and link to and share our content within PCORI’s Terms of Service.

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

January 21
Cycle 1 2021 Broad PFA Applicant Town Hall
February 2
PCORI 2021 and Beyond: Opportunities for Funding and Involvement in Patient-Centered Research
February 9
Board of Governors Meeting: February 9, 2021

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