Like much else in the COVID-19 era, research using focus groups has moved online. Likewise, stakeholder advisory group meetings are now taking place over a variety of virtual platforms. To learn more about this, please …
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CARDS discuss COVID-19 Vaccine — Motivations and Concerns
In February 2021, WINRS collaborated with Dr. Barb Bowers to facilitate conversations with the CARDS community groups about the COVID-19 vaccine. We asked CARDS members to discuss the following questions: What would motivate you to get the vaccine? …
WINRS marks a significant milestone! (Videos here!)
The CARDS are a perfect 10! The two groups of Community Advisors on Research Design and Strategies (CARDS)® coordinated by WINRS just celebrated their 10th anniversary. In honor of the occasion, WINRS held Zoom parties …
Field Notes: Recruiting in the Community
Recruiting research participants in the community So, you’ve developed a recruitment flyer for your study, you have the names of several area libraries, community centers and a few groceries stores known to have bulletin boards. …
Meet a Stakeholder: Shammari Kay
Shammari Kay Member of the Lussier CARDS® since 2016 What is one thing you really like about being a member of the CARDS® at Lussier? One thing I really like about the CARDS® group is …
Spotlight on Engagement: Barb King
Improving ambulation during a hospital stay Lead Researcher: Barb King, PhD, RN, APRN-BC; UW-Madison School of Nursing What is the focus of your research? The focus of my research is to improve outcomes for hospitalized …
Field Notes: Thinking Out Loud
Thinking Out Loud during an Opening Question One of our best practices is to start CARDS® meetings by asking an opening question. Some of our opening questions are just for fun while others get people thinking …
Spotlight on Engagement: Sara Fernandes-Taylor
Designing a smart phone app to improve outcomes after surgery Lead Researcher: Sara Fernandes-Taylor, PhD; Department of Surgery, UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health What is the focus of your research? Our research program …
Meet a Stakeholder: Elijah Sacra
Elijah Sacra Member of the VOICE Advisory Board since 2017 What is one thing you really like about being a member of a patient advisory committee? I am a US Marine Corps Veteran and health …
Check It Out: D&I Short Course Materials
ICTR D&I Short Course Materials Available The 2017 Dissemination & Implementation Short Course was held October 11-13. Sponsored by the UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, the short course featured national and local experts …