Table 1.

TIRRE dimensions of research readiness

TIRRE model of research readiness
1	Data readiness (micro level)
This will assess the current state of data held within the practice.
a	What data
	i. Scope of data recorded
	ii. How held (distributed or centralised)
	iii. Single or multiple systems
b	Interoperability
	i. Denominator data, - demographics, - unique identifiers
	ii. Coding system
	iii. Data quality – metadata Linkages – lab
2	Record system readiness (meso level)
a	Type of record architecture – encounter based, problem orientated,
b	Data extraction method (e.g. local or central)
c	Extract type
d	Health-system-wide initiatives for data extraction (e.g. CPRD, GPES)
3	Organisational readiness (macro level)
a	Legislative and regulatory compliance readiness
b	Health system readiness
	i. Organisational structure
	ii. Local issues or service configuration that might inform data availability
	iii. Other studies which may involve the target patients/subjects of research
c	Socio-cultural readiness
	i. Types of studies that the data provider finds acceptable/is allowed to participate in
	ii. Other factors that might influence local data
	iii. Language within records
4	Study readiness
a	Quality of relevant data
b	Demographic and other data including access to laboratory and imaging res