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 …
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 …