Measuring Our Impact
The CCTS Tracking and Evaluation (T&E) team engages CCTS leadership and stakeholders to implement outcome and performance monitoring in line with the objectives of the CCTS.
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Our approach is driven by two primary goals that align with the mission of the UK CCTS: 1) metric data collection and analysis designed to track performance, milestones, and efficient utilization of resources; and, 2) process data collection and analysis to inform our understanding of how and why study outcomes are achieved, providing an evidence base to support strategic planning and decision-making.
A major focus of the T&E effort is the systematic collection and analysis of proximal outcomes that are both antecedent to and necessary for achieving long-term impact on community health. Our priority metrics can be broadly categorized as: Research/advancement of knowledge outcomes; Career development/workforce outcomes; Research institutional process/efficiency outcomes; Team science, networks, collaboration, and community outcomes. These align closely with the Becker Model indicators used to demonstrate evidence of biomedical research impact.
The specific aims of the T&E Core are to:
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Develop core specific evaluation plans (metrics, processes and timelines) to assess outcomes of key core activities
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Support the implementation and ongoing application of NCATS Common Metrics
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Establish a data infrastructure to support systematic and efficient collection, analysis and reporting of metrics and other key outputs
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Examine the impact of CCTS activities on key translational science outcomes, including scholarship, collaboration, and health benefits
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Synthesize and disseminate evaluation findings to CCTS stakeholders for quality improvement and strategic management purposes