Health research in Canada is undergoing significant changes. Researchers, health care professionals, policy-makers and patients are working together to ensure a more patient-oriented approach. This means that the patient perspective is integrated into every step of the research process including developing research questions, defining research objectives, collecting data, and evaluating results. Ultimately this approach leads to improved experience of care and better health outcomes.

The panel of speakers discusses:

1. Collaborative research methodologies that allow for greater patient involvement
2. Patient engagement guiding principles in patient-oriented research
3. BC partnerships to support patient-oriented research
4. The researcher perspective on the value of patient input into research
5. The patient perspective of being involved as part of the research team 

Webinar presenters:

• Colleen McGavin  – Volunteer, Patients as Partners | Patient Voices Network; Patient and Stakeholder Engagement Lead, BC SUPPORT Unit
• Rosa Venuta – Project Lead, Citizen and Patient Engagement at The Canadian Institutes of Health Research
• Scott Lear – Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University

Recorded Webinar

(Source: ImpactBC)