Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Across
  1. 2. ___________ trials equals better science, better health outcomes, better trust.
  2. 4. How can we each __________ to more inclusive research?
  3. 8. A benefit of DEI in clinical trials is that it reduces _______ disparities.
  4. 10. The degree to which people with different identities are welcomed, invited to participate fully, and leveraged in a given setting.
  5. 11. Acronym for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
  6. 14. ____________ ________are the foundation of medical progress.
  7. 16. DEI matters in clinical trials because different populations respond differently to _________.
  8. 17. The presence of differences in identities, both visible and invisible, among a group, for example gender, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, religion.
  9. 18. Some key challenges have been ________, cultural and socioeconomic barriers.
Down
  1. 1. DEI has increased black and ______ representation in COVID-19 vaccine trials.
  2. 3. __________that enables remote participation, widening access.
  3. 5. Looking ahead regulatory agencies now require reporting on ______ _________.
  4. 6. A key challenge of DEI in clinical trials has been the low participation from _______ groups.
  5. 7. DEI is essential for equitable, effective and ___________ clinical research.
  6. 9. A strategy to improve DEI in clinical trials has been flexible ______ ________ including transportation, childcare, etc.
  7. 12. The quality of being fair and just, especially in a way that takes account of and seeks to address existing inequalities.
  8. 13. Trial teams must prioritize by carefully designing and conducting trials that include and represent _______ patient populations.
  9. 15. Inclusive trials improve __________ and effectiveness.