The Patient-Centered Orthopaedic Research and Engagement (P-CORE) Program is a hub for advancing orthopaedic care through patient-centered and collaborative research conducted at the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute.
The P-CORE Center at the Missouri Orthopaedic Institute is dedicated to advancing orthopaedic care through rigorous, patient-centered research. P-CORE integrates patient and caregiver perspectives throughout the research process to ensure that studies address outcomes that matter most to those we serve. By aligning scientific discovery with real-world needs, the center produces evidence that is actionable, relevant, and meaningful for clinical decision-making.
Mission
To improve orthopaedic care and outcomes through high-quality research that prioritizes patient voices, incorporates lived experiences, and translates findings into accessible and impactful solutions.
Core Areas
Patient and Caregiver Engagement
Facilitating meaningful partnerships with patients and caregivers to co-develop research priorities and guide study design.
Research Operations
Supporting clinical, translational, and qualitative research through coordinated infrastructure and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Data Analytics and Informatics
Providing expertise in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods analysis, as well as database development and registry integration.
Dissemination and Communication
Ensuring research findings are shared in ways that are understandable, accessible, and useful to patients, clinicians, and stakeholders.
