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

Amr Makady*, Heather Stegenga, Antonio Ciaglia, Thomas P.A. Debray, Michael Lees, Michael Happich, Bettina Ryll, Keith Abrams, Rob Thwaites, Sarah Garner, Páll Jonsson, Wim Goettsch

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Contribution to journalComment/Letter to the editorAcademicpeer-review

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.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)485-490
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Comparative Effectiveness Research
Volume6
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017

Keywords

  • Comparative effectiveness research
  • Health technology assessment
  • Non-randomized trials
  • Real-world evidence

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