RESEARCH METHODS CORE
The Research Methods Core provides the
innovative methodology and state-of-the-art services and
training that are necessary to develop, implement, and
disseminate interventions and services for middle-aged and
older persons with schizophrenia and other psychotic
disorders in the community. Working closely with other Cores
of the Center, the Research Methods Core will contribute to
the Center’s ultimate goal of improving the quality of life
of this important but largely neglected segment of the
population.
The primary function of the Research
Methods Core is to provide the infrastructure for developing
innovative research methodology requisite for
state-of-the-art community-based practical
clinical/behavioral trials for middle-aged and older persons
with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders.
This aim will be met through:
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instrument and methods development,
testing, and implementation
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provision of a pool of
Center-affiliated methodologic experts and data
management resources to support the needs for innovative
methodology of Center projects
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training of Center-affiliated
investigators and community partners in innovation and
specific tools or methods necessary to meeting the goals
of the Principal Research Core.
This activity will occur in a
multidisciplinary environment representing a broad array of
expertise and experiences, including community stakeholders,
as well as researchers and clinicians from a variety of
relevant professional disciplines.
The service goals of this Core overlap with those of the
Operations Core, except that the emphasis in the Research
Methods Core will be on innovative rather than
pre-established methods.
The Research Methods Core’s service
functions will include consultation on all grant
submissions; assistance with study design and selection of
measures, including advice on the modification of existing
measures and development of new measures; and cultural
adaptations of measures and interventions.
Training /
Education functions will include weekly seminars to discuss
relevant issues and consultations with center investigators
as well as with community stakeholders. A specific
Developmental Research Project related to the Research
Methods Core is titled “Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA)
Method Development”, and is described in the Principal
Research Core.
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