RTI International-University of North Carolina Evidence-based Practice Center
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RTI International-University of North Carolina Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) is a collaborative effort between RTI International and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, aimed at synthesizing research to inform health policy and practice.
Mission
The RTI-UNC EPC's mission is to provide high-quality, evidence-based information that supports healthcare decision-making and policy development. It focuses on synthesizing scientific evidence across clinical care, health services, and public health topics, aiming to enhance patient outcomes and health system performance.
Parent organization
The EPC operates under the sponsorship of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which works to make healthcare safer, higher quality, more accessible, equitable, and affordable.
Legislation
The establishment of the EPC is part of AHRQ's initiative to promote evidence-based practices in healthcare without specific legislative action.
Partners
The RTI-UNC EPC collaborates with:
- AHRQ
- The Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research at UNC Chapel Hill
- Other academic and research institutions for specific projects.
Number of employees
The specific number of employees involved with the EPC is not publicly detailed.
Organization structure
- Research Team includes experts in evidence synthesis from both RTI and UNC.
- Methodology Unit focuses on developing and refining evidence synthesis methods.
- Dissemination and Translation Group communicates findings to stakeholders.
List of programs
- Systematic Reviews
- Evidence Reports for Health Care Interventions
- Technology Assessments
- Methodology Development
Last total enacted budget
The budget for this EPC is not publicly specified as it falls under AHRQ's broader funding.
Leader
The center is led by Co-Directors from RTI International and UNC.
Services provided
The RTI-UNC EPC conducts systematic reviews and evidence syntheses on topics ranging from drugs and devices to clinical practices and public health interventions. These services help in informing clinical guidelines, health policy, insurance coverage decisions, and further research directions.
Regulations overseen
The EPC does not oversee regulations but contributes to the evidence base that can influence policy and regulatory frameworks.
Headquarters address
- RTI International: 3040 Cornwallis Road, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 - UNC Chapel Hill: 300 Kenan Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Website
https://www.rti.org/impact/rti-unc-evidence-based-practice-center
Wikipedia article
There is no dedicated Wikipedia article for the RTI-UNC EPC; for related information, see wikipedia:RTI International and wikipedia:Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.