Health researchers in BC now have access to a suite of online educational modules that help engage diverse people in health research.
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New Article Unit: BC SUPPORT Unit
Broadening the circle: BC SUPPORT Unit provincial team build a shared vision
BC SUPPORT Unit team members gathered in Vancouver on June 28 and 29 from all parts of the province.
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BC SUPPORT Unit welcomes new scientific director
Health research in British Columbia will receive continued support from a scientific director focused on patient experiences and improving health systems.
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How do we measure what matters to patients… well?
What is patient-centred measurement? How do we improve it? Why is improvement important — and what, exactly, do we need to improve? The Patient-Centred Measurement Methods Cluster’s work studied these questions, guided by the people most affected by this work: patients.
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Beyond pronouns and rainbow logos
There is always more work to do, to update our infrastructure, processes and organizations to keep up with and align the values we hold today. So how will you know you’re truly ready to engage; and, if our organizations are ready too?
How do we do diverse patient engagement — better?
When the Patient Engagement Methods Cluster first asked stakeholders what it should focus on, something that came up again and again was: “diversity.” So, we created 6 interactive modules that invite, answer, and ask the question: How do we do diverse patient engagement — better?
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Do we need to translate “Knowledge Translation Science?”
There’s a growing scientific community studying how research evidence is used, and how we can use it better. But our language may still be tripping us up. Knowledge Translation/Implementation Science Methods Cluster Lead, Linda Li and Advisor, Bev Holmes explore the jargon filled twists, turns, successes, and potential road ahead.
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Why are pragmatic clinical trials important for our health system?
Pragmatic clinical trials aim to bring more real-world conditions into the study sphere. In doing so, pragmatic trials aim to address patient-centred outcomes, diversity and inclusion issues, generalizability of study results, and utilize less resources to conduct.
But, there’s still lots to learn about how to do them in BC. Hear from key partners in this work on what it will take to make it happen.
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Methods Matters Webinar Recording: Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) for Falls Prevention
“Methods Matters” is a monthly webinar series from the Unit’s Methods Clusters to showcase emerging research in patient-oriented research methods. Continue reading “Methods Matters Webinar Recording: Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) for Falls Prevention”
Rethinking how we design clinical studies
Most clinical researchers who come up with their ideas do ask others if it’s a good idea…. but the trouble is they ask other clinicians, and not potential patients. So, we asked patients. What did they want from their treatment?
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