and wellbeing and better cancer outcomes. The PRO-SIG aims to provide a forum and focus for discussion of HRQoL/PRO-related issues and methods among Cancer Research Network members. It aims to: - facilitate the development of understanding and expertise in the measurement, analysis, interpretation and application of a broad range of PROs, including HRQoL among CRN members; - foster excellence in methodology for HRQoL/PRO endpoints in the research of CRN members; - foster cross-disciplinary collaborations within the CRN, bridging medical, psychological, behavioural and biostatistical disciplines; - mentor early career researchers from a range of disciplines in various aspects of HRQoL/PRO methodology; and - develop a critical and sustainable mass of HRQoL/PRO expertise within the CRN. The CRN includes some world leaders in various aspects of HRQoL/PRO assessment. Arthroplasty Academic NSW NA Disease specific - Oxford Hip ACORN was established in 2012 and as of 2014 had 6 Clinical institution / Score and Oxford Knee participating hospitals in NSW. It aims to improve the quality and Outcomes research Score; generic EQ-5D, NHS effectiveness of arthroplasty surgery, by monitoring, evaluating Registry centre satisfaction and success and reporting clinical outcomes (including generic, disease (ACORN) items. specific PROMs and satisfaction) and it routinely undertakes a 6 month follow-up of patients following surgery.
and wellbeing and better cancer outcomes. The PRO-SIG aims to provide a forum and focus for discussion of HRQoL/PRO-related issues and methods among Cancer Research Network members. It aims to: - facilitate the development of understanding and expertise in the measurement, analysis, interpretation and application of a broad range of PROs, including HRQoL among CRN members; - foster excellence in methodology for HRQoL/PRO endpoints in the research of CRN members; - foster cross-disciplinary collaborations within the CRN, bridging medical, psychological, behavioural and biostatistical disciplines; - mentor early career researchers from a range of disciplines in various aspects of HRQoL/PRO methodology; and - develop a critical and sustainable mass of HRQoL/PRO expertise within the CRN. The CRN includes some world leaders in various aspects of HRQoL/PRO assessment. Arthroplasty Clinical Outcomes Registry (ACORN) Academic institution / research centre NSW NA Disease specific - Oxford Hip Score and Oxford Knee Score; generic EQ-5D, NHS satisfaction and success items. ACORN was established in 2012 and as of 2014 had 6 participating hospitals in NSW. It aims to improve the quality and effectiveness of arthroplasty surgery, by monitoring, evaluating and reporting clinical outcomes (including generic, disease specific PROMs and satisfaction) and it routinely undertakes a 6 month follow-up of patients following surgery.
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