Practical implications of using real-world evidence (RWE) in comparative effectiveness research: Learnings from IMI-GetReal

Publication date

2017

Authors

Makady, A.A.M.A.ISNI 0000000443773580
Stegenga, Heather
Ciaglia, Antonio
Debray, Thomas P.A.
Lees, Michael
Happich, Michael
Ryll, Bettina
Abrams, Keith
Thwaites, Rob
Garner, Sarah

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Advisors

Supervisors

Document Type

Comment
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taverne

Abstract

In light of increasing attention towards the use of real-world evidence (RWE) in decision making in recent years, this commentary aims to reflect on the experiences gained in accessing and using RWE for comparative effectiveness research as a part of the Innovative Medicines Initiative GetReal Consortium and discuss their implications for RWE use in decision-making.

Keywords

Comparative effectiveness research, Health technology assessment, Non-randomized trials, Real-world evidence, Taverne, Health Policy

Citation

Makady, A, Stegenga, H, Ciaglia, A, Debray, T P A, Lees, M, Happich, M, Ryll, B, Abrams, K, Thwaites, R, Garner, S, Jonsson, P & Goettsch, W 2017, 'Practical implications of using real-world evidence (RWE) in comparative effectiveness research : Learnings from IMI-GetReal', Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research, vol. 6, no. 6, pp. 485-490. https://doi.org/10.2217/cer-2017-0044