the principle within the Spirit of OMERACT that emphasizes producing tangible, actionable, and impactful research outputs. This principle ensures that theoretical frameworks and methods are transformed into practical tools, resources, and guidance that advance the field. It bridges the gap between conceptual work and real-world application, underscoring OMERACT’s commitment to practical progress and measurable impact.
Examples
Two hallmark examples of OMERACT’s Concrete Outcomes principle:
1. OMERACT Onion – A visual model organizing domains into layered categories, clarifying which are core for all studies and which are context-specific. For instance, in the ASAS-OMERACT Core Domain Set update for axial spondyloarthritis, the “Onion” clearly shows each domain’s importance and placement.
2. SOMP Tables (Summary of Measurement Properties) – These tables present high-level, easily interpretable summaries of measurement properties of instruments, supporting working groups in assessing whether an instrument meets OMERACT Filter criteria for endorsement.
Both tools exemplify how OMERACT transforms conceptual frameworks into concrete outcomes that are practical, widely understood, and impactful.