dbpPrefer
Don’t just hope for a publication – design for it.
Scientifically designed patient surveys that turn the experiences, outcomes and perspectives of real-world patients into robust, meaningful evidence.
We combine medical expertise, scientific rigour and direct patient access to answer the questions that matter — from understanding disease and treatment experiences to generating evidence for R&D, HEOR, market access and beyond.
How dbpPrefer works
Four stages. Each one has to earn the next.
More respondents don’t automatically mean better evidence. The value is in asking the right questions, reaching the right patients and applying the right scientific approach to the data. We design every study with the end evidence in mind — from the research Question through to the result.
1
Define the question
Start with the evidence gap, not a questionnaire.
We work with you to clarify the research objectives, target population, and the appropriate methodology to succeed.
2
Design the right research
Build a scientifically sound survey around the research question — from population and sampling considerations to relevant measures, validated instruments and questionnaire design…
3
Collect meaningful patient data
Reach the right patients directly and collect structured, relevant data at scale.
Our digital approach can be tailored to the population, geography and evidence requirements of the study.
4
Turn data into evidence
Analyze the findings in the context of the research objectives, identifying meaningful patterns, differences and outcomes — and translate them into clear results that can support decisions, publications and further evidence Generation.
Not just a survey: Scientifically designed evidence
Medical expertise. Scientific rigor. Direct patient access.
Scientific research is only as strong as the thinking behind it.
We bring together medical and scientific expertise with direct access to patients and experience designing digital patient research across different indications, populations and markets.
That means we can connect the research question, the patient population, the data and the interpretation — rather than treating survey execution as a standalone exercise..
Good evidence starts before the first question is asked.
“Others start with a questionnaire. We start with the research question and the results expected — designing every study around the evidence you need to generate.”
Who it’s for
Built for teams that need robust patient evidence
R&D & Clinical Development
Generate structured patient evidence to complement clinical data — understanding disease burden, treatment experience, quality of life and unmet needs across development
HEOR & RWE
Generate patient-level evidence to strengthen the evidence base — measuring outcomes, quality of life, treatment experience and real-world burden using scientifically appropriate approaches.
Medical Affairs & Patient Engagement
Quantify patient perspectives at scale — turning patient experiences, needs and priorities into structured evidence that can inform medical strategy and patient engagement.
Market Access & Commercial
Generate evidence around patient needs, treatment experience and access — helping build a clearer picture of the patient perspective within different markets and healthcare settings.
Case Studies
dbpPrefer in practice
Patient Journey & QoL Research: Prostate Cancer Survey
A multi-country patient research study exploring treatment pathways, patient experiences and QoL in prostate cancer across 3 countries
Patient & Treatment Insights: Stroke & Spasticity
An online patient survey exploring Botox treatment adherence, treatment experiences, and awareness among patients with stroke and spasticity
Treatment & Wellbeing: Multiple Sclerosis Patient Survey
A nationwide survey exploring mental health and quality of life (QoL) among Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients in Germany
Hormone Therapy Impact: Prostate Cancer Survey
A mixed-methods study exploring hormone therapy experiences and symptom burden in prostate cancer
Patient Journey & Unmet Needs: Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)
A two-stage patient research study combining an online survey and panel discussions to understand the experiences of patients with TED
Understanding Patient & Caregiver Needs: HCC & BTC Survey
An online survey exploring HCC and BTC patient and caregiver needs to identify opportunities to improve care and support
Patient Engagement and HRQoL: Prostate Cancer Survey
A digital survey exploring patient experiences, treatment engagement, and HRQoL in prostate cancer in Japan
Screening Tool Development: ATTR Amyloidosis Survey and Interviews
A multi-centre study evaluating AMY-DETECT® for early identification of ATTRv-PN among patients with neuropathy
QoL and Self-Efficacy: Prostate Cancer Patient Survey
An online survey exploring self-efficacy and the impact of digital support tools among patients diagnosed with prostate cancer in the UK
Assessing the Burden of Disease: Cervical Cancer Patient Survey
A German online survey exploring patient needs and experiences following abnormal cervical screening results
Treatment Pathways & Barriers: Migraine Patient Survey
A nationwide survey uncovering barriers to diagnosis and preventive treatment access among migraine patients in Germany
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