The EQUATOR (Enhancing the QUAlity and Transparency Of health Research) Network is an international initiative that seeks to improve the reliability and value of published health research literature by promoting transparent and accurate reporting and wider use of robust reporting guidelines.

Guidelines for the design, reporting and data quality assessment for large observational clinical data collection

Experts in clinical research design, bioinformatics, data management, biomarker and therapy development, and other relevant fields were invited to participate in a consensus conference. A modified Delphi process was used to reach agreement on the items and structure for the DAQCORD self-assessment and reporting tool. Prior to the meeting, participants received preparatory information by email and webinars to complete a pre-meeting survey (Round 1).

The following proposal was submitted to the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program Committee.
2019 Spring CTSA Program Group Meetings
March 4 – 8, Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Rd NW, Washington, DC 20008