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Qu Z, Oedingen C, Bartling T, Krauth C, Schrem H. Systematic review on the involvement and engagement of patients as advisers for the organisation of organ transplantation services. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e072091. [PMID: 37164468 PMCID: PMC10173988 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-072091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES This systematic review aims to derive practical lessons from publications on patient involvement and engagement in the organisation of organ transplantation services. DESIGN This systematic review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses. Inclusion criteria for the analysis of publications in English cited in the databases PubMed and Web of Science until 6 December 2022 required that patients participated as advisers in the organisation of organ transplantation services. Quality assessment was performed using the Guidance for Reporting Involvement of Patients and the Public (GRIPP) 2 small form and the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) tool for the assessment of the risks of bias. RESULTS Deployed search strings identified 2263 records resulting in a total of 11 articles. The aims and strategies, deployed methods, observed effects, observed barriers and proposed improvements for the future varied vastly. All reported that well-developed programmes involving and engaging patients at an organisational level provide additional benefits for patients and foster patient-centred care. Lessons learnt include: (1) to empower patients, the information provided to them should be individualised to prioritise their needs; (2) financial as well as organisational resources are important to successfully implement patient involvement and engagement; (3) systematic feedback from patients in organisational structures to health providers is required to improve clinical workflows and (4) the consideration of ethical issues and the relationship between investigators and participating patients should be clarified and reported. CONCLUSIONS Actionable management recommendations could be derived. The quantitative impact on clinical outcome and economic clinical process improvements remains to be investigated. Study quality can be improved using the GRIPP 2 guidance and the CASP tool. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42022186467.
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- Zhi Qu
- Transplant Center, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
- Institute for Epidemiology, Social Medicine and Health Systems Research, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for Epidemiology, Social Medicine and Health Systems Research, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
- Center for Health Economics Research Hannover (CHERH), Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for Epidemiology, Social Medicine and Health Systems Research, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
- Center for Health Economics Research Hannover (CHERH), Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for Epidemiology, Social Medicine and Health Systems Research, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
- Center for Health Economics Research Hannover (CHERH), Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Medical University Graz, Graz, Austria
- Transplant Center Graz, Medical University Graz, Graz, Austria
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Pratte MM, Audette-Chapdelaine S, Auger AM, Wilhelmy C, Brodeur M. Researchers' experiences with patient engagement in health research: a scoping review and thematic synthesis. Res Involv Engagem 2023; 9:22. [PMID: 37038164 PMCID: PMC10088213 DOI: 10.1186/s40900-023-00431-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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CONTEXT Implicating patients in research is gaining popularity around the world and is now the reference of many funding agencies. Understanding these partnerships is necessary to grasp this new reality. The experiences of researchers who have involved patient-partners (PPs) in health research are important for a better understanding of these practices. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to identify and analyze the existing qualitative scientific literature on the experiences of academic researchers involved in health research with patient engagement (PE). DESIGN A scoping review of the available literature with an inductive thematic synthesis, guided by the methodological framework of Arksey and O'Malley. DATA COLLECTION A search strategy was developed to include keywords relating to researchers, patient-partners, experiences, and the qualitative methodologies of the targeted studies. Five databases were searched using the EBSCO-host engine. The search results were screened by four reviewers to only include articles written in English on the topic of the experience of academic researchers having worked with PPs in health research based on qualitative studies or mixed-methods studies with a distinct qualitative section. ANALYSIS Articles included were charted for general information. All "results" sections were coded line by line. These codes were organized inductively to form descriptive and analytical themes. This led to the synthesis of the ideas found in the selected articles. RESULTS The search strategy yielded 7616 results, of which 2468 duplicates were removed. The remaining 5148 articles were screened, resulting in the exclusion of 5114 off-topic studies. The remaining 29 full-text articles were evaluated for inclusion from which 5 additional studies were identified. The final selection consisted of 11 articles that met all the criteria. These articles were published between 2009 and 2019. Five general themes inductively emerged from the analysis: the understanding of PE, motivations, contexts, attitudes, and practical aspects of PE that are central to researchers. CONCLUSION This scoping review provides a better understanding of the experiences of researchers who have implemented patient partnerships in health research projects. Our findings reveal many positive elements central to health researchers' discourses about PE, but they provide insights into the challenges and postures of resistance. This knowledge can support the development of empirically sound improvements in PE practices.
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- Marie-Mychèle Pratte
- Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- Département de médecine familiale et de médecine d'urgence, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
- Département de médecine familiale et de médecine d'urgence, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Comité stratégique patient-partenaire, Centre de Recherche du CHUS, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada.
- Département de médecine familiale et de médecine d'urgence, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada.
- Centre de recherche du CHUS, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada.
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Yous ML, Ploeg J, Kaasalainen S, McAiney C. Experiences of caregivers of community-dwelling older persons with moderate to advanced dementia in adapting the Namaste Care program: a qualitative descriptive study. Res Involv Engagem 2022; 8:61. [PMID: 36371288 PMCID: PMC9655803 DOI: 10.1186/s40900-022-00401-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Globally many older persons with dementia are living at home to maintain independence within the community. As older persons with dementia transition from early to moderate or advanced stages of dementia they require more support from family members and friends to complete their daily activities. Family and friend caregivers, however, often report a lack of preparation for their caregiving role. There are few psychosocial programs that can be delivered by caregivers of community-dwelling older persons with moderate to advanced dementia. Namaste Care is a psychosocial intervention, predominantly used in long-term care, to improve the quality of life of persons with advanced dementia. Namaste Care provides multisensory stimulation for persons with dementia through meaningful activities such as music, massage, aromatherapy, and nutrition. There have been limited attempts at adapting Namaste Care for use by caregivers in the community.There is a need to involve caregivers in adapting programs and understanding their experiences in research involvement so that strategies can be put in place for a positive experience. The purpose of this study is to explore the experiences of caregivers who participated in workshop sessions to adapt Namaste Care for community-dwelling older persons with moderate to advanced dementia. METHODS A qualitative descriptive design was used. Six caregivers residing in Ontario, Canada attended virtual workshop sessions (i.e., by phone or videoconference) that were guided by the Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) Patient Engagement Framework. Caregivers completed individual post-workshop interviews. Experiential thematic analysis was used to analyze interviews and post-interview researcher notes. RESULTS Key findings were that caregivers had a positive experience in adapting Namaste Care by learning how to improve their caregiving skills and being supported to engage in research through multiple facilitators such as flexible scheduling and an inclusive and respectful environment. Having designated time for discussions between caregivers was perceived as important to forming partnerships within the group to support co-creation of knowledge. CONCLUSION Findings support the need to improve caregiver research engagement processes by ensuring that caregivers can benefit through learning opportunities and discussions and empowering caregivers to value their contributions in adapting interventions.
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- Marie-Lee Yous
- School of Nursing, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1 Canada
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- School of Nursing, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1 Canada
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- School of Nursing, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8S 4K1 Canada
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- Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging, School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1 Canada
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Henry-noel N, Paton M, Wong R, Dawdy K, Karim A, Soliman H, Di Prospero L, Harnett N, Deangelis C, Desai C, Wiljer D, Harth T, Akkila S, Szumacher E. Patient engagement in the Continuing Professional Development programs within the department of radiation oncology at the University of Toronto (UTDRO): A qualitative study. J Med Imaging Radiat Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmir.2022.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Bartling T, Oedingen C, Kohlmann T, Schrem H, Krauth C. How Should Deceased Donor Organs Be Allocated? The Patient's Perspective Derived from Semi-Structured Interviews. Patient Prefer Adherence 2022; 16:2375-2385. [PMID: 36065228 PMCID: PMC9440693 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s372603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The gap between the supply and demand for deceased donor organs is increasing worldwide, while patients on waiting lists for organ transplantation die. This situation requires ethical donor organ allocation rules. The patients' perspective on donor organ allocation rules offers a highly relevant and unique perspective that may differ from the perspectives of physicians and the general public. PATIENTS AND METHODS Semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted with the regional group coordinators of the federal self-help organization for organ transplanted patients and their relatives in Germany in early 2021. Twelve interviews were conducted with patients and relatives of transplantation patients who received transplants for the affected organs including the lungs, heart, kidney, and liver. Transcripts were analyzed using the deductive framework method which was based on an earlier study. All criteria were reported following the COREQ statement. RESULTS Participants emphasized aspects of "medical urgency" and "effectiveness/benefit" of transplantation and associated trade-offs as well as the recipient's responsibility for organ failure ("own fault"), the appreciation for the gifted graft and the patient's capability of taking care of it ("appreciation/responsibility"). Patients acknowledged that urgent patients should be prioritized and they showed a clear preference toward allocation rules that strive to maximize both the life years and quality of life gained by transplantation. CONCLUSION The patients' perspective is unique in that patients agree on certain rules for allocation and share many preferences, but also have a hard time finding clear cutoff points when considering selecting a participant for allocation. Patient representatives should therefore be consulted in the debate on donor organ allocation rules.
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- Tim Bartling
- Institute of Epidemiology, Social Medicine and Health Systems Research, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
- Center for Health Economics Research Hannover (CHERH), Hannover, Germany
- Correspondence: Tim Bartling, Institute of Epidemiology, Social Medicine and Health Systems Research, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, Hannover, 30625, Germany, Tel +49 511 532 9462, Fax +49 511 532 5376, Email
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- Institute of Epidemiology, Social Medicine and Health Systems Research, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
- Center for Health Economics Research Hannover (CHERH), Hannover, Germany
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- Department for Methods of Community Medicine, Institute for Community Medicine, University of Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Center for Health Economics Research Hannover (CHERH), Hannover, Germany
- Transplant Center Graz, Medical University Graz, Graz, Austria
- General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Medical University Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Epidemiology, Social Medicine and Health Systems Research, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
- Center for Health Economics Research Hannover (CHERH), Hannover, Germany
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Juandó-Prats C, James E, Bilder DA, McNair L, Kenneally N, Helfer J, Huang N, Vila MC, Sullivan J, Wirrell E, Rico S. DRAVET ENGAGE. Parent caregivers of children with Dravet syndrome: Perspectives, needs, and opportunities for clinical research. Epilepsy Behav 2021; 122:108198. [PMID: 34284219 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2021.108198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2021] [Revised: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Dravet syndrome (DS) is an intractable developmental and epileptic encephalopathy significantly impacting affected children and their families. A novel, one-time, adeno-associated virus (AAV)-mediated gene regulation therapy was designed to treat the underlying cause of DS, potentially improving the full spectrum of DS manifestations. To ensure the first-in-human clinical trial addresses meaningful outcomes for patients and families, we examined their perspectives, priorities, goals, and desired outcomes in the design phase through a mixed methods approach (quantitative and qualitative). We conducted a non-identifiable parent caregiver survey, shared through a patient advocacy organization (n = 36 parents; children age ≤6 years). Parents were also engaged via three group discussions (n = 10; children age 2-20 years) and optional follow-up in-depth individual interviews (n = 6). Qualitative data analysis followed an inductive interpretive process, and qualitative researchers conducted a thematic analysis with a narrative approach. Survey results revealed most children (94%) were diagnosed by age 1, with onset of seizures at mean age 6.2 months and other DS manifestations before 2 years. The most desired disease aspects to address with potential new disease-modifying therapies were severe seizures (ranked by 92% of caregivers) and communication issues (development, expressive, receptive; 72-83%). Qualitative results showed the need for trial outcomes that recognize the impact of DS on the whole family. Parents eventually hope for trials including children of all ages and were both excited about the potential positive impact of a one-time disease-modifying therapy and mindful of potential long-term implications. Participants reflected on the details and risks of a clinical trial design (e.g., sham procedures) and described the different factors that relate to their decision to participate in a trial. Their main aspirations were to stop neurodevelopmental stagnation, to reduce seizures, and to reduce the impact on their families' wellbeing. To our knowledge, this is the first study within a patient-oriented research framework that specifically explored parents' needs and perceptions regarding clinical trials of a potential disease-modifying therapy for children with a severe, developmental disease, such as DS.
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- Clara Juandó-Prats
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, ON, Canada; Applied Health Research Center, St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- Encoded Therapeutics, Inc., South San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Humane Services and Early Learning, MacEwan University, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Encoded Therapeutics, Inc., South San Francisco, CA, USA
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- University of California, San Francisco Benioff Children's Hospital, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Divisions of Child and Adolescent Neurology and Epilepsy, Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Encoded Therapeutics, Inc., South San Francisco, CA, USA
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Goering S, Klein E, Specker Sullivan L, Wexler A, Agüera Y Arcas B, Bi G, Carmena JM, Fins JJ, Friesen P, Gallant J, Huggins JE, Kellmeyer P, Marblestone A, Mitchell C, Parens E, Pham M, Rubel A, Sadato N, Teicher M, Wasserman D, Whittaker M, Wolpaw J, Yuste R. Recommendations for Responsible Development and Application of Neurotechnologies. NEUROETHICS-NETH 2021;:1-22. [PMID: 33942016 DOI: 10.1007/s12152-021-09468-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Advancements in novel neurotechnologies, such as brain computer interfaces (BCI) and neuromodulatory devices such as deep brain stimulators (DBS), will have profound implications for society and human rights. While these technologies are improving the diagnosis and treatment of mental and neurological diseases, they can also alter individual agency and estrange those using neurotechnologies from their sense of self, challenging basic notions of what it means to be human. As an international coalition of interdisciplinary scholars and practitioners, we examine these challenges and make recommendations to mitigate negative consequences that could arise from the unregulated development or application of novel neurotechnologies. We explore potential ethical challenges in four key areas: identity and agency, privacy, bias, and enhancement. To address them, we propose (1) democratic and inclusive summits to establish globally-coordinated ethical and societal guidelines for neurotechnology development and application, (2) new measures, including “Neurorights,” for data privacy, security, and consent to empower neurotechnology users’ control over their data, (3) new methods of identifying and preventing bias, and (4) the adoption of public guidelines for safe and equitable distribution of neurotechnological devices.
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Boutin D, Mastine SC, Beaubien L, Berthiaume M, Boilard D, Borja J, Botton E, Boulianne-Gref J, Breton S, Castellano CA, Charpentier G, Counil FP, Cozmano MJ, Dagenais P, Drouin G, Fortier MJ, Francoeur C, Gagné L, Héraud D, Hêtu D, Houde MP, Ladouceur G, Landry M, Leblanc E, Loignon C, Lussier V, Morin A, Ouellet N, Quintin C, Ramnarine A, Wilhelmy C, Svotelis A, Thibault MÈ, Fraser WD, Battista MC. Patient-partner engagement at the Centre de recherche du CHUS in the Province of Québec, Canada: from an intuitive methodology to outreach after three years of implementation. Res Involv Engagem 2021; 7:15. [PMID: 33726817 PMCID: PMC7962081 DOI: 10.1186/s40900-021-00258-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2020] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Medical societies and funding agencies strongly recommend that patients be included as partners in research publications and grant applications. Although this "top-down" approach is certainly efficient at forcing this new and desirable type of collaboration, our past experience demonstrated that it often results in an ambiguous relationship as not yet well integrated into the cultures of either patients' or the researchers'. The question our group raised from this observation was: "How to generate a cultural shift toward a fruitful and long-lasting collaboration between patients and researchers? A "bottom-up" approach was key to our stakeholders. The overall objective was to build a trusting and bidirectional-ecosystem between patients and researchers. The specific objectives were to document: 1) the steps that led to the development of the first patient-partner strategic committee within a research center in the Province of Québec; 2) the committee's achievements after 3 years. METHODS Eighteen volunteer members, 12 patient-partners and 6 clinician/institutional representatives, were invited to represent the six research themes of the Centre de recherche du CHU de Sherbrooke (CRCHUS) (Quebec, Canada). Information on the services offered by Committee was disseminated internally and to external partners. Committee members satisfaction was evaluated. RESULTS From May 2017 to April 2020, members attended 29 scheduled and 6 ad hoc meetings and contributed to activities requiring over 1000 h of volunteer time in 2018-2019 and 1907 h in the 2019-2020 period. The Committee's implication spanned governance, expertise, and knowledge transfer in research. Participation in these activities increased annually at local, provincial, national and international levels. The Patient-Partner Committee collaborated with various local (n = 7), provincial (n = 6) and national (n = 4) partners. Member satisfaction with the Committee's mandate and format was 100%. CONCLUSIONS The CRCHUS co-constructed a Patient-Partner Strategic Committee which resulted in meaningful bilateral, trusting and fruitful collaborations between patients, researchers and partners. The "bottom-up" approach - envisioned and implemented by the Committee, where the expertise and the needs of patients complemented those of researchers, foundations, networks and decision-makers - is key to the success of a cultural shift. The CRCHUS Committee created a hub to develop the relevant intrinsic potential aimed at changing the socio-cultural environment of science.
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- Denis Boutin
- Centre de recherche du CHUS, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHUS, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHUS, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
- Direction de la coordination de la mission universitaire, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et des Services Sociaux de l'Estrie - Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHUS, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHUS, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHUS, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHUS, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
- Department of Medicine, Rheumatology Division, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Direction de la coordination de la mission universitaire, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et des Services Sociaux de l'Estrie - Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHUS, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHUS, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHUS, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHUS, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
- Department of Nursing, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHUS, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
- Department of Surgery, Orthopedics Division, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHUS, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
- Centre de recherche - Charles-Le Moyne - Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean sur les innovations en santé (CR-CSIS), Québec, Canada
- Department of Emergency and Family Medicine, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Direction de la coordination de la mission universitaire, Centre Intégré Universitaire de Santé et des Services Sociaux de l'Estrie - Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHUS, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHUS, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHUS, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada
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- Centre de recherche du CHUS, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Université de Sherbrooke, 3001, 12e Avenue Nord, Sherbrooke, Québec, J1H 5N4, Canada.
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Luna Puerta L, Bartlam B, Smith HE. Researchers' perspectives on public involvement in health research in Singapore: The argument for a community-based approach. Health Expect 2019; 22:666-675. [PMID: 31322811 PMCID: PMC6737771 DOI: 10.1111/hex.12915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2018] [Revised: 05/01/2019] [Accepted: 05/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Singapore is becoming a world‐class research hub, promoting the advancement of patient care through translational clinical research. Despite growing evidence internationally of the positive impact of public involvement (PPI), in Singapore PPI remains unusual beyond patient participation as subjects in studies. Objective To explore health researchers' understandings of the principles, role and scope of PPI, and to identify barriers and opportunities for implementation in Singapore. Design Semi‐structured qualitative interviews between April and July 2018. Data were analysed using thematic framework analysis. Results Whilst most participants (n = 20) expressed a lack of experience of PPI, the interview process provided an opportunity for reflection through which it emerged as a beneficial strategy. Interviewees highlighted both utilitarian and ethical reasons for implementing PPI, particularly around increasing the relevance and efficiency of research. In addition to those challenges to PPI documented in the existing literature, participants highlighted others specific to the Singaporean context that make PPI at an individual level unlikely to be successful, including the socio‐political environment and prevailing social and professional hierarchies. They also identified asset‐based strategies to overcome these, in particular, a more community‐oriented approach. Conclusion The cultural reluctance of individuals to question perceived authority figures such as researchers may be overcome by adopting an approach to PPI that is closer to family and local community values, and which facilitates patients and the public collectively engaging in research. Further work is needed to explore the views of patients and the public in Singapore, and the implications for other Asian communities.
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- Lidia Luna Puerta
- Family Medicine and Primary Care, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Family Medicine and Primary Care, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.,Research Institute for Primary Care & Health Sciences, Keele University, Keele, UK
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- Family Medicine and Primary Care, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.,Division of Public Health and Primary Care, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Brighton, UK
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