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ArticleQuality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation2026

The COSMIN Clubs initiative: improving health measurement through collaborative learning.

Guilherme T de Arruda, Leticia A Corrêa, Ellen Bm Elsman, Rachel L Chambers, Farah Pelouto, Ava Mehdipour, Dimity Dutch, Amy Freeman-Sanderson, Kim van der Braak, Silvia Lahuerta-Martín and 2 more

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Guilherme T de ArrudaDepartment of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora - Governador Valadares (UFJF-GV), Avenida Moacir Paleta, 1167 - São Pedro, Governador Valadares, 35020-360, Brazil. arruda.guilherme@ufjf.br.
Leticia A CorrêaDepartment of Chiropractic and Spinal Pain Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Ellen Bm ElsmanDepartment of Epidemiology & Data Science, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Rachel L ChambersCicely Saunders Institute of Palliative Care, Policy & Rehabilitation, King's College London, London, UK.
Farah PeloutoDepartment of Neurology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Ava MehdipourSchool of Nursing, Trinity Western University, Langley, BC, Canada.
Dimity DutchSchool of Public Health, University College Cork, County Cork, Ireland.
Amy Freeman-SandersonFaculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Kim van der BraakCochrane Netherlands, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Silvia Lahuerta-MartínDepartment of Surgery, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology and Physiotherapy, University of Valladolid, Soria, Spain.
Clara Amat-FernandezHealth Services Research Group, Hospital del Mar Research Institute, Barcelona, Spain.
Lidwine B MokkinkDepartment of Epidemiology & Data Science, Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. w.mokkink@amsterdamumc.nl.

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AGAUR-FI Joan Oró of Departament de Recerca i Universitats de la Generalitat de Catalunya and by Fons Europeu Social Plus FI-2 00266Cicely Saunders International 1087195Health Research Board Emerging Investigator Award EIA-2022-005
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In this manuscript we describe the development, structure, and contributions of the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments (COSMIN) Clubs initiative in strengthening capacity in health measurement research. This descriptive study outlines the rationale, organization, and operation of the COSMIN Clubs, including their international structure, the format of their monthly meetings, and how they engage participants. Insights generated from discussions across multiple Clubs, in addition to an online member feedback survey, were synthesized to highlight key methodological themes and practical learnings. Established in 2023, the COSMIN Clubs currently operate across six regions, four time zones, and four languages, fostering inclusive and multidisciplinary participation. The Clubs provide a platform for discussing ongoing studies and methodological challenges related to measurement properties. Key topics include defining constructs and selecting appropriate study designs. Participants perceived methodological understanding, enhanced research quality, and expanded international collaborations. Discussions have also informed methodological advancements and contributed to ongoing developments in COSMIN guidance. The COSMIN Clubs are a practical extension of the COSMIN initiative that addresses gaps in capacity building, collaboration, and the application of methodological standards. The Clubs promote interactive, international, and multidisciplinary learning to improve the quality of health measurement research and the selection of appropriate outcome measurement instruments in clinical practice and research.

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Cooperative BehaviorHumansCollaborationCOSMINMeasurement propertiesOutcome measurement instrumentsPatient reported outcome measures

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