Collaborating with COAR

Projects are generally in collaboration with Brooks Clinical Research Center and/or the Center for Outcomes Analytics & Research. Project requests are routed through Clinical Integration & Research to determine efficacy and appropriate research team assignment.

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Who we collaborate with

Our center works with internal and external collaborators. We welcome submissions from:

  • Brooks staff
  • Researchers
  • Clinicians
  • Administrators and more.
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Example project collaborations

If you can answer yes to the following question, submit your project to COAR for further investigation:

  • Is this a project you want support in using data-driven methods to improve care and outcomes?
  • Is this project more than a report?
  • Will this project generate evidence that will inform clinical/operational practice?

Need more information? Check out our FAQ page.

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Project support expectations

When collaborating with us, we want it to be a seamless process. Outlined is what a project requestor should expect from COAR when working with us, as well as what we to help your project be successful.

Investigator Expectations of COAR

  • Review and scope project requests and direct them to the appropriate team.
  • Clearly communicate project priority, timelines and potential dependencies.
  • Work closely with IT and data teams to meet data needs.
  • Collaborate with COAR investigators and experts to ensure project quality and value.
  • Provide guidance on survey development and statistical methods.
  • Provide clean, valid data with detailed dictionaries and sources.
  • Provide useful and accurate data analyses.
  • Provide support for dissemination, esp. related to statistical methods and results.
  • Develop sustained partnerships with Brooks.

COAR Expectations of Investigator

  • Partner with COAR to define project objectives, timelines and project scope.
  • Provide relevant project documentation such as research protocol, grant application, IRB application, etc.
  • Include COAR and System Quality team before initiation of QI projects, when possible. » Review project outcomes with key shareholders and provide modification needs in a reasonable time period.
  • Be an active participant in data validation and analyses, where necessary.
  • Include COAR as investigator(s) on dissemination materials.
  • Provide materials to COAR for review before presentation or publication of findings.
  • If seeking grant funding, COAR should be part of the investigative team and included in the budget.

Minimum information needed to submit a request

  • A working title for the project.
  • The name and email address of the project contact person.
  • A brief description of the purpose and plan for the project.
Additional information requested based on the application
  • General information about funding source (if applicable).
  • Information about grant application deadlines and funding periods (if applicable).
  • Information about anticipated needs from Brooks Rehabilitation
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Submit a project request

A project should be submitted at the earliest point possible, once you determine an interest in collaborating with us.

Click below to learn more about submission requirements and access our intake form to request to collaborate with our team.

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Questions? Reach out directly

If you have further questions about submitting a project, please reach out to the COAR team.
(904) 345-7719 or [email protected].

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