The CORESTA Consumer Reported Outcome Measures (CROM) Task Force announced that it has released its new Knowledge Repository, a centralized platform providing free public access to psychometric and descriptive CROM related to tobacco and nicotine research. The tool is designed to streamline the selection and implementation of CROM for scientists, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
The repository currently includes 36 psychometric CROM across domains such as perceived dependence, quality of life, and intention to use, with detailed information on sources, characteristics, and psychometric properties. It also catalogs 57 descriptive questions, complete with response options and recommendations, which can be exported directly to Word for survey development.
With smart search and flexible browsing features, the repository aims to simplify comparison and selection of measures for research projects. The Task Force invites users to explore the resource at www.coresta.org/crom and share feedback on its application.