Consultation Service
We provide researchers guidance on conducting economic evaluations of interventions for substance use disorder and the care of HCV, HIV, and other substance use-related conditions.
How do we help?
We offer the CHERISH Consultation Service to researchers interested in incorporating economic analyses into their current or future research. We support researchers with the design, implementation, interpretation, dissemination, and translation of economic evaluations alongside observational and interventional studies of substance use disorder and related conditions. Our service provides a maximum of 6 hours of consultation time, free of charge.
Talk to us about:
- Budget impact and costing
- Cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit
- Dissemination science
- Health economic modeling
- Health-related quality-of-life
- Qualitative data collection
- Statistical analysis/econometrics
Who is this for?
For trainees and researchers who are planning to:
- Apply for a career development award and wish to include training or research in economic methods in their application
- Conduct a multi-site interventional study, such as a randomized clinical trial, with an economic aim
- Conduct longitudinal analyses using electronic medical records, claims data, or other health system data
- Conduct decision analytic modeling that examines economic outcomes
We help with:
- Analyzing data from an existing study
- Dissemination planning or execution
- Planning a study
- Preparing a grant application
- Preparing an abstract, manuscript, presentation, or report
What is a session like?
Most sessions are held virtually. Each consultee will receive a maximum of 6 hours of consultation time at no cost. Any collaboration beyond 6 hours would be solely at the discretion of the consultant and consultee.
Upon completion, we ask both consultants and consultees to complete a brief evaluation form. Our team will also contact the consultees at a later date to follow up on consultation-related outcomes.
Ready for a consultation?
Our Consultation Request Form takes approximately 20 to 25 minutes to complete. Our team will determine if the consultation request is appropriate, identify potential consultants within the CHERISH Research Affiliate network, and connect with the consultee to understand the project further. Our goal is to reply within 5 business days.