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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

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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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    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.

Blog

September and October 2018 Notable Media Mentions

Published: 
November 27, 2018
Blog Topics: 
Research
We regularly share highlights from news coverage of our work, including the growing collection of results from our funded studies. Here are some recent examples:
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The Latest Published Results of Our Funded Studies

Published: 
November 20, 2018
Author(s): 
Joe V. Selby, MD, MPH
Blog Topics: 
Research
I’m pleased to share my latest review on PCORI-funded studies that have produced results published in leading medical journals. What once was a trickle of such articles has turned into a steady stream, so expect more frequent updates!
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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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Our Latest Annual Meeting Is Days Away

Published: 
October 23, 2018
Author(s): 
Joe V. Selby, MD, MPH
Blog Topics: 
PCORI Annual Meeting
When we held PCORI’s first Annual Meeting in 2015, it was largely an opportunity to convene our stakeholders to meet each other, discuss their goals and our plans for a still-new research organization, and to report on progress being made by some of our earliest-funded studies. Now, just days away...
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A New Path for PCORnet's Patient-Powered Research Networks

Published: 
October 22, 2018
Author(s): 
Joe V. Selby, MD, MPH,
Kristin L. Carman, PhD, MA
Blog Topics: 
PCORnet Blogs
Research
PCORI established PCORnet, the National Patient-Centered Clinical Research Network, in 2013 with a vision shared by many others: to build a national resource that could harness multiple sources of health data to make research more effective, efficient, and patient centered.
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PCORI at Age Eight: Progress, Impact, and More to Do

Published: 
October 9, 2018
Author(s): 
Joe V. Selby, MD, MPH
Blog Topics: 
Research
We at PCORI have just marked our eighth anniversary as the nation’s leading funder of research comparing which healthcare options work best, for whom, given outcomes important to patients. We’ve also just welcomed seven new members to our Board of Governors. And we’re only a few weeks way from our...
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An Exciting Step Forward: New Support for the Next Generation of Learning-Health-System Researchers

Published: 
October 3, 2018
Author(s): 
Gopal Khanna, MBA,
Joe V. Selby, MD, MPH
Blog Topics: 
Research
Guest Blogs
In a blog last fall, we announced an exciting joint initiative from our two organizations—the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)—to support the training of clinician and research scientists to conduct patient-centered...
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PCORI's Board of Governors -- Welcoming New Members, Honoring Departing Colleagues

Published: 
September 24, 2018
Author(s): 
Joe V. Selby, MD, MPH
Eight years ago, PCORI’s 21-member Board of Governors convened for the first time to start building a major new national health research funder from the ground up. I’m reminded of those early days–and how much PCORI has achieved since–as we welcome a new class of Board members who replace some of...
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Putting PCORI's Updated Engagement Plan Template to Work in Research

Published: 
September 24, 2018
Author(s): 
Julie Kennedy Lesch, MPA,
Lisa Stewart, MA
Blog Topics: 
Engagement Blogs
Application Process
At PCORI, we know that successful engagement with partners begins with a well-thought-out plan. That’s why in addition to describing how patient and other stakeholder partners have been a part of planning a study, applicants for research funding are also asked to share an outline of how partners...
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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
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  • 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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