Rater Training & Qualification

A proven approach to ensure scoring consistency and endpoint quality  

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Be confident in your results

Maintain uniform standards

Ensure intra- and inter-rater reliability for both the administration and scoring of endpoints

Protect data quality

Provide refresher and targeted trainings throughout study

Decrease rating bias

Investigators and patients receive placebo response minimization training

We improve scoring consistency in
three simple steps:



ENSURE ACCURACY

Ensure accurate scale administration and scoring through comprehensive training programs




STANDARDIZE

Standardize administration and scoring by assessing rater performance and retraining as needed
 



MONITOR

Monitor data quality using central review and Blinded Data Analytics throughout the study

 

Why choose Signant SmartSignals? 

To prevent costly outcomes or failed trials, choose our fully customizable training program. Our case-oriented approach targets areas commonly scored erroneously to increase the accuracy and reliability of ratings. SmartSignals Rater Training & Qualification focuses on adhering to scale rules, reducing placebo response, improving techniques, and using annotated anchor points.

By standardizing the scoring through comprehensive training, we limit intra- and inter-rater variability as well as reduce variance in clinical endpoints.


Explore our central rating services

Central or remote rating provides quality data when specific protocols or off-site assessments are necessary. Maintaining a global network of trained central raters, Signant Health supports the identification, contracting, training, scheduling, data collection, and quality oversight of raters.