OMERACT Methodology & Frameworks

the ongoing, consistent, and sustained efforts that ensure OMERACT’s relevance and impact over time.

the principle within the Spirit of OMERACT that emphasizes producing tangible, actionable, and impactful research outputs.

focuses on developing, validating, and refining composite outcomes—single scores or indices that combine multiple instruments or domains into one overall measure.

reflects OMERACT’s principle of rigorously integrating qualitative and quantitative evidence throughout the decision-making process in Core Outcome Set development.

a formal group within OMERACT composed of representatives from sponsoring and partner organizations.

a supplemental measure, instrument, or set of indicators that can be attached to an existing Core Outcome Set (COS) to make it more comprehensive, context-specific, or applicable to a particular population.

the work of a group developing supplemental domains, measures, or indicators to attach to an existing Core Outcome Set (COS).