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Instrument Selection Overview

OMERACT Handbook Chapter 5: Instrument selection for Core Outcome Sets

Chapter 5 outlines a rigorous and transparent process for selecting instruments for Core Outcome Sets.

Downloadable Forms

Commonly used forms available for download

Click Here to Download OMERACT Handbook Chapter 5
Click Here to Access Downloadable Forms

How to Choose an Instrument at OMERACT

OMERACT's step-by-step process for Instrument Selection.

OMER-ED

Online learning modules providing an overview of the OMERACT Way for selecting instruments

Instrument Selection Learning Series

OMERACT has developed training videos providing details and documented support on key areas during Instrument Selection.

OMERACT SOMP Tables and Instrument Selection Certificates

Access a listing of OMERACT publications providing further information on developing a Core Domain Set.

Finding a Candidate Instrument

OMERACT evaluated various databases to compile a resourceful list for OMERACT Working Groups to start searching for an instrument

Other Resources

Sample search strategies, sample ethics protocols, sample surveys.

Click Here to Download the Infographic
Click Here to Access OMER-ED
Click Here to Access the Instrument Selection Learning Series
Click Here to Access SOMP & Instrument Certificates
Click Here to Access Instrument Databases Comparisons
Click Here to Access Other Resources
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