An ad hoc committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will evaluate the current standards for high-quality systematic reviews for comparative effectiveness research and deliver updated guidance based on advances in evidence synthesis, including engagement, technology, and methodology. This report will build upon the 2011 report, Finding What Works in Health Care: Standards of Systematic Reviews. The study committee will provide recommendations, as well as a framework for the updated standards, and identify areas for additional research.

Professor Alyssa Bilinski has found that systematically including pregnant participants in trials would speed up the detection of adverse effects and increase uptake of beneficial medications.

We are excited to announce the inaugural recipients of our annual pilot grant competition. The six innovative studies will contribute valuable insights to address critical gaps in current dementia workforce research. Projects will begin when Wave 1 survey and linked data are released in Summer 2025 and be conducted in 12 or 18 months.

Projects were chosen from a large pool of 71 applications from established and emerging researchers nationwide. Proposals were evaluated by a team of reviewers, including NDWS co-investigators and consultants, using NIH review criteria. Reviewers also considered alignment with the NIA AD+ADRD Research Implementation Milestones, which NDWS survey(s) would be used, the use of linked data, and the potential for subsequent funding.

Please note: At this time, it is unlikely that data for the Home Care Staff survey will be part of the Wave 1 data release.