We at
MATRIX45
are healthcare
consultants and scientists. Instead of being a mere provider of
scientific services and products,
MATRIX45
works with clients on designing scientific processes that generate the
evidence- and knowledge-bases for informed decision-making.
Typically, we start
from our clients' strategic issues and priorities. We begin by
listening:
listening to
our clients as they review the issues they face, the opportunities they
see, the threats they experience, the solutions they envision or may
have tried;
listening for
emerging themes, determinants and factors, dynamics and processes -
trying to gain deep insight into the issues so that individualized,
tailor-made scientific solutions can be developed.
Often, this leads to the development of a
concept document - an outline of what we have learned, how we see things
fitting (or not fitting) together, perhaps some reasons why, and an
initial outline of science-based approaches and solutions. Often,
we find ourselves studying the latest scientific developments in a given
field and seeking the advice of experts (both at our expense!) - to achieve
the depth of background knowledge necessary to provide relevant and
quality services.
We are pragmatists who see the larger
picture. Our solutions are not "pie-in-the-sky", but practical
models for solving the strategic business issues at hand. The
initial solutions offered may be broad and comprehensive. Some
clients may choose the comprehensive solutions. Others may take
this initial scoping to narrow down to the best
possible project for their current and projected needs. Either
way, the result is a project concept that is achievable in terms of time
frame, resourcing, and cost.
When designing clinical
studies, for instance, we may rely upon various designs and methods, different types
of instrumentation, and statistical models from within and outside
healthcare. We bring a repertoire of scientific skills and
apply these inventively in the design and implementation of knowledge
projects.
Some data-based projects may require
primary data collection. Here we work with our clients to find
the best vendors for such services as: on-site data collection, verification,
and/or monitoring; centralized monitoring; regulatory coding; electronic
data capture; and forms processing. Once
the data have been collected, we analyze them based on a formal
statistical analysis plan - using techniques from simple graphics to
advanced data mining.
We can only maintain so much expertise
in-house. Through our academic linkages in the USA and Europe, an
extensive international network of clinical opinion leaders, methodological experts, and
alliances with highly specialized groups, we can assemble top-level
teams of experts. Important from a cost perspective to clients and
to
MATRIX45,
we can titrate their input, maximize their contribution, and minimize
cost.
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