Research Methods & Study Design

A quick definition of principal investigators for fast reference.

medicinal products or substances used in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or cure of diseases and health conditions.

an extension of the PICO framework used in evidence-based practice to formulate clear, answerable clinical or health care questions and to guide literature search strategies.

a structured set of evidence-based guidelines created to enhance the clarity, completeness, and transparency of how systematic reviews and meta-analyses are reported in research publications.

the process by which research proposals, manuscripts, or study results are evaluated by independent experts (peers) in the same field.

Organizations or agencies that provide financial support for health research projects and programs.

a system of highly validated tools developed to measure patient-reported health status across a wide range of diseases and conditions.

any measure of a patient’s health condition, status, or experience that is reported directly by the patient without interpretation by clinicians, researchers, or others.

a continuum of research that actively engages patients as partners throughout the research process.

an individual who has lived experience with a rheumatic or musculoskeletal condition and actively participates within OMERACT.