represents the foundational principles and values that drive the mission of OMERACT. It underpins everything from developing core outcome sets to shaping organizational practices. This spirit embodies a commitment to evidence-based, inclusive, and data-driven approaches that emphasize collaboration among patients, researchers, clinicians, industry, and regulators.
It is captured by the 8 C’s:
Consensus
Careful/Conscientious
Communication
Collaboration
Concrete Outcomes
Continuous Learning
Continuity
Critical Thinking
Together, these values guide OMERACT’s work to ensure rigor, transparency, and relevance in outcome measure development.
Abbreviation: 8C’s