New CSI Publication with DAIDS, NIAID

CSI's Dr. Scott Rosas and Marie Cope co-authored a paper titled "Assessing the challenges of multi-scope clinical research sites: an example from NIH HIV/AIDS clinical trials networks," which was recently published in the Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice (online publication November 13, 2013).  The study examined the use of multi-network clinical research sites as a means of gaining efficiency and capacity for the networks, and the associated challenges with multi- versus single-network sites.  

The paper is a result of CSI's multi-year collaborative evaluation work with the Division of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (DAIDS) at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the Office of HIV/AIDS Network Coordination (HANC).  To view the full abstract, click here. 

Connect to CSI through Social Media

Did you know that CSI is on other social media platforms?  Make sure you like us on Facebook, connect with us on Linkedin, and follow us on Twitter.  And don't forget to visit our group concept mapping Wiki page.  Now there are more ways to stay in touch with us and to meet other group concept mappers.  Visit our pages and tell us about your recent experiences with group concept mapping.  We can't wait to hear from you!

COP Member Presents at NAPCRG 2013

This week a member of CSI's Centers of Practice© (COP) Program, Dr. Chris Morley, presented a group concept mapping project at the North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) Annual Meeting in Ottawa.  The project, titled "Essential Public Health Competencies for Medical Trainees: Establishing a Consensus," used group concept mapping to gather input from diverse stakeholders across the country on key public health competencies for physicians-in-training.  The project was supported by the Society for Teachers of Family Medicine's Group on Public Health Education (Chair Dr. Jake Prunuske), and the results will be used to determine the most critical public health training to incorporate into undergraduate and post-graduate medical curricula. 

Dr. Morley is an Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Family Medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University and his research focuses on health disparities.  To view Dr. Morley's latest conference highlights on Twitter, click here.

Group Concept Mapping Highlights at APHA

Want to know what's happening at the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting right now?  Here's a photo of Dr. Lynda Anderson in front of her poster presentation on the use of group concept mapping to design an integrated framework for the CDC's Healthy Aging Mobility Project. 

For the latest updates, you can follow APHA conference highlights on Twitter or Facebook (search "#apha13").  Here's what conference participants are saying about CSI: "ConceptSysInc provides a way to facilitate concept mapping online!" @LindaVoGreen and "Looks really cool!" @SEAFacil.

Getting Ready for APHA: Group Concept Mapping for Public Health and Health Care

Going to APHA next week?  CSI has compiled a comprehensive bibliography of public health and health care research applications of group concept mapping for research, advocacy and planning.  We’re posting it here, for you to have before the conference.  Additionally, click here, for more group concept mapping topical bibliographies.

Come visit us at Booth #934, for more information on group concept mapping and how it can support your own research.  See you there!  

Intro Webinar November 6 & 13

New to group concept mapping?  Want to know how it works?  The next Introduction to Group Concept Mapping two-part webinar series is quickly approaching - November 6 and 13 from 3:00-4:30 pm EST.  This two-session webinar is an interactive overview of the group concept mapping methodology and its potential uses, and participants get hands-on experience with the newly updated CS Global MAXTM software. 

Here's what a recent participant had to say about it: "It was super informative and interesting!  Thanks for the support."  For more information and to sign up, click here.

CSI at APHA November 2-6

Are you going to the next American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting in Boston from November 2-6?  If so, check out CSI's exhibit booth (#934) to find out how group concept mapping can be an effective tool for your next public health planning and evaluation project.  CSI's Brenda Pepe and Alyssa Goldman will run demos of our newly updated group concept mapping software, CS Global MAXTM.  And it's our 20th birthday!  Alyssa and Brenda will be handing out 20% off coupons for our products and services - our gift to you.  For more information about our exhibit both at the APHA Annual Meeting, click here.