International Society for Quality of Life Research (ISOQOL)

Join us on 13 October to learn more about PROs and PROMs, with a focus on their use in research and clinical practice! This special Local Workshop will be presented in German on the pre-conference day of .

Tickets are available for non-conference attendees (Sunday-only) or are available to add to an overall conference registration. Purchase yours now to secure your spot! https://ow.ly/zBPt50Tb5m3

Heads up: the ISOQOL office will be CLOSED next week on Monday, 2 September, in observance of the U.S. holiday, Labor Day.

ISOQOL members can now cast their vote for the 2024 Board of Directors Election! Voting closes on Thursday, 12 September at 11:59 pm CDT.

More information and a link to vote is available here: https://www.isoqol.org/2024-isoqol-board-election/

Are you interested in the ways that clinical research can be diverse and inclusive, particularly for the LGBTQIA+ community? Attend this workshop at 2024 to learn how to develop PRO measure items and plan PRO studies that are inclusive to LGBTQIA+ communities.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/lpO250T24te

Attend Workshop 6 at 2024 to learn about constructing fixed and adaptive test forms with various test blueprint constraints using the optimal test design framework and shadow-test approach.

View the full session details at https://ow.ly/Jjzr50T23pA.

Researchers, clinicians and patient partners who have an interest in quality of life research and patient engagement are encouraged to attend this morning workshop at 2024. Learn more: https://ow.ly/gbqn50T142W

Are you interested in research and want to learn the why and how of using patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in research? Check out ISOQOL's online IPRO course, available on-demand now! https://pathlms.com/isoqol/courses/33848

Join us for this Local Workshop on patient-centered care and research at 2024! Participants will leave with a broad basic overview of patient-reported outcomes and patient-reported outcome measures.

Learn more about the session at https://ow.ly/rwYL50SWfWO

Cap off your experience with dining, dancing, and networking at the Chocolate Museum in Cologne! Details and registration at https://ow.ly/VnZf50SSRh3.

ICYMI: Event recordings for the 2024 Measuring What Matters Symposium are now available! Learn more at https://www.pathlms.com/isoqol/events/8798.

ICYMI: the 2024 plenary lineups are available for you to browse. Take a look and register today! https://www.isoqol.org/31st-annual-conference/program/

Are you a newcomer to patient-centered research and HRQL assessment? Attend this Local Workshop at 2024! To be presented in German, this one-day workshop will provide a comprehensive introduction to PROs and PROMs focusing on their use in research and clinical practice.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/BVpf50SMaHL

Registrants for 2024 can book hotel accommodations at a discounted rate within the room block at the Maritim Hotel Köln. The room block closes in early September, so be sure to register and book today! https://www.isoqol.org/31st-annual-conference/hotel-and-travel/

Couldn't join us for the 2024 Measuring What Matters Symposium? Event recordings are now available on-demand on the ISOQOL e-learning platform!

Learn more: https://ow.ly/ZTsI50SIjzK

Ready to expand your knowledge of health related quality of life research? Our e-learning platform offers a variety of webinars, courses, and virtual symposia to take your expertise to the next level. Sign up today and unlock your potential!
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Calling all aspiring editors! Elevate your career by applying for an Associate Editor position at the renowned Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes. Don't let this incredible opportunity pass you by. Check out the details and send in your application today: https://www.isoqol.org/call-for-jpro-associate-editors-2024/

The 2024 starts tomorrow! Registration for the live event closes today, 15 July, at 11:59 pm CDT. Reserve your seat now to join us and take part in the live Q&As!

Learn more at https://ow.ly/FNJ450SBpIq.

🚩 Last call! Registration for the 2024 Measuring What Matters Symposium closes MONDAY, 15 July. Register now at https://ow.ly/mTO650StXtb!

Network, dine, and dance with colleagues and friends at 2024! This year’s social event will take place at the Chocolate Museum. Purchase a Deluxe Ticket for an exciting tour of the museum!

Space is limited, so secure your spot today. Details at https://ow.ly/8qTm50SxWfh.

New publication alert in both JPRO and QLR! The guideline for reporting systematic reviews of outcome measurement instruments (OMIs): PRISMA-COSMIN for OMIs 2024 is now available for use.

Find the reporting checklist and the full publication here: https://ow.ly/w9is50SxQbt

Additional resources are available at www.prisma-cosmin.ca.

Guideline for reporting systematic reviews of outcome measurement instruments (OMIs): PRISMA-COSMIN for OMIs 2024 - Quality of Life Research Purpose Although comprehensive and widespread guidelines on how to conduct systematic reviews of outcome measurement instruments (OMIs) exist, for example from the COSMIN (COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments) initiative, key information is often missing in p...

⌛ Time's running out! Register for the virtual 2024 by 15 July for access to the live event.

Reserve your spot today at https://ow.ly/qPhe50StX59.

Reminder: The webinar series "Communicating the Patient Voice with PROs: Making the Most of PRO Data from Objectives to Estimands" is now available on-demand!

Access it on the ISOQOL e-learning platform at https://ow.ly/apxU50StWTF.

Time's running out! Don't miss out on the chance to get the best deal & join us for 2024. Early Bird Registration closes TODAY at 6:59 pm CDT!

Register now at https://www.isoqol.org/31st-annual-conference/registration/.

Heads up: the ISOQOL office will be CLOSED next week on Thursday, 4 July, in observance of the U.S. holiday, Independence Day.

The final session of the 2024 will cover the realities of addressing SDoH, controversies related to SDoH, and how implementation science can guide the translation of SDoH into practice and policy.

Featuring speakers from National Cancer Institute, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, and Health Care Transformation Task Force.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/o0i150SfB83

Only one week remains to take advantage of the Early Bird registration rate! Don't miss out on this chance to save and secure your spot at 2024. Learn more: https://ow.ly/I4ch50Sp5IV

Build your skills and resume: become a peer reviewer! Peer reviewers are sought for both of ISOQOL's journals -- Journal of Patient-Reported Outcomes and Quality of Life Research. More information at https://www.isoqol.org/volunteer.