Develop Annual Updates of the Common Data Model - PCORnet/DataCommittee GitHub Wiki

###Overview

In collaboration with the Coordinating Center, create the processes and governance that will be used to specify annual updates to information model and domains that are instantiated in the Common Data model, which may include optional modules or new domains. These proposals will be presented to the Council for approval. Included in this process will be the factors used to evaluate whether to include a domain (e.g., effort needed to acquire data, analytic value, ability to standardize, etc.), the updates’ cost/sustainability, and methods to gather input and evaluate work from external stakeholders (e.g. NIH/CTSA, FDA, HHS ONC, ODHSI, patients / families, healthcare systems, insurers, medical device, and pharmaceutical companies). The PDC will also be responsible for developing the governance needed to surface and harmonize CDM implementation decisions by individual institutions or networks, with the goal of facilitating high-quality, reproducible research. These efforts will ensure that the structure of the data model continues to serve the purpose of PCORnet and allows the most efficient conduct of research.

Using the criteria developed above, in the first 6-months, the PDC will survey the domains representing in the CDM and, in collaboration with the research committee, identify high value domains for inclusion in the PCORnet CDM. The PDC will also assess the initial adequacy of the PCORnet CDM structure to support the Obesity observational studies and ADAPTABLE study. Based on this assessment, the PDC will make recommendations to DRNOC and the PCORnet council regarding further development or modification of the PCORnet data infrastructure.

Members:

  • Daniella Meeker (lead)
  • Rachel Hess
  • Michael Matheny
  • Shawn Murphy
  • Ravi Bhosale
  • Russ Waitman

Deliverables:

  • Process / governance to develop and process annual updates to CDM
  • An overall report of ability of CDM to meet needs of Obesity studies and ADAPTABLE will be provided at the end of 12 months.

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