Research Methods & Study Design

a 22-item questionnaire designed to measure the quality and meaningfulness of patient engagement in health research projects.

a structured approach that guides how patients (or their representatives) are meaningfully involved at every stage of the research process ‚Äî from priority setting and study design to data collection, interpretation…

the scientific study of the functional and physiological changes that occur in the body as a result of disease or injury.

a standardized, step-by-step tool developed by OMERACT to guide researchers in selecting the most appropriate measurement instruments for their studies.

any tool, scale, questionnaire, or procedure used to measure an outcome domain in clinical research or practice.

a conceptual framework used to organize and prioritize outcome domains for Core Domain Sets in rheumatology and musculoskeletal research.

a comprehensive guidance resource developed by the Outcome Measures in Rheumatology (OMERACT) initiative.

an evidence-based conceptual framework and process used to guide the development and appraisal of core outcome measurement sets (Core Outcome Sets).

an educational initiative of OMERACT designed to strengthen its global leadership in rheumatology research by offering a structured, phased learning program for participants at all levels of the organization.

OMERACT is a global, volunteer-driven, not for profit organisation committed to improving outcomes for patients with autoimmune and musculoskeletal diseases through advancing the design and quality of clinical studies.