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Introduction To Patient Engagement In Preclinical Laboratory Research

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Patient engagement in research is the meaningful collaboration between researchers and individuals with lived experience of a health condition. Patient engagement helps tailor research to better align with its end users’ needs.

Patient engagement does not refer to participation in research (e.g. sample donation, advocacy). However, it is about the active involvement of patient partners throughout the full research process including being involved in priority setting, question development, and dissemination of results.

Our team is dedicated to promoting and championing patient engagement in basic science and preclinical laboratory research. This type of research often includes studies using cell and animal models.

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Patient engagement improves research quality and enhances outcomes through collaborative efforts. There are key considerations and resources for getting started depending on which perspective you bring to the table. Click on the appropriate icon below to learn more.

Benefits Of Patient Engagement In
Preclinical Laboratory Research

Better Research Quality

Patient engagement can help to ensure that research is relevant and valuable to the people it affects.

Diverse Perspectives

Involving patients brings different viewpoints, making research more well-rounded.

Mutual Learning

Researchers and patients can learn from each other to build new skills, knowledge, and understanding.

Improved Communmication

Patient engagement promotes dialogue between patients and researchers, and can help researchers learn to communicate their research more accessibly.

Identifying Unmet Needs

Patients’ insights help researchers find areas where more research is needed.

Enhanced Outcomes

Collaboration between patients and researchers can boost researchers’ motivation and empower patients, leading to mutual benefits.

Guiding Framework for Patient Engagement in Preclinical Laboratory Research

Our team has developed a guiding process framework that breaks down the stages of preclinical research and identifies opportunities for patient engagement.
Policy Brief : Engaging Patients as Partners in Preclinical Laboratory Research

A policy brief offering a clear overview of preclinical patient engagement, coupled with suggestions for decision-makers implementing this practice.

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