PaTH to partnership in stakeholder-engaged research: A framework for stakeholder engagement in the PaTH to Health Diabetes study

Publication date: Available online 14 May 2019Source: HealthcareAuthor(s): Jennifer M. Poger, Hsin-Chieh Yeh, Cindy L. Bryce, Jennifer K. Carroll, Lan Kong, Erica B. Francis, Jennifer L. KraschnewskiAbstractEngaging a diverse stakeholder group, including patients, clinicians, policy makers, and leadership from national professional organizations as partners in research supports the pursuit of patient-centered outcomes.Utilizing the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) Engagement Principles and applying adult learning theories to training opportunities can enhance stakeholder-investigator collaborations.Regularly scheduled study meetings with stakeholders can help streamline communication, offer a platform for stakeholder voices to be shared, and increase study productivity.Ongoing engagement evaluations provide an important opportunity to assess engagement activities and improve processes moving forward.Benefits of a robust patient partner and stakeholder body extend beyond the study's objectives and translate into the creation of larger networks where resources are shared and patient-centeredness is enhanced.
Source: Healthcare - Category: Middle East Health Source Type: research