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In 2016, the BC SUPPORT Unit funded a five-year initiative to study the methods of patient-oriented research: the “Methods Clusters”.
We started our work by listening to stakeholders—including patients, researchers, policy makers, and practitioners.
patients – researchers – policy makers – practitioners
Together, we identified 6 areas where more methods research was most important. These became the 6 Clusters:
Click on each cluster to learn more.
Each Cluster consulted stakeholders to discuss their priorities for patient-oriented research.
35 priorities surfaced.
To address these priorities, the Clusters funded 42 different projects.
All of our projects are patient-oriented.
We study patient-oriented research by doing patient-oriented research.
engages patients as partners
focuses on patient-identified priorities to improve patient-centred outcomes
is conducted by multidisciplinary teams in partnership with relevant stakeholders
aims to apply knowledge to improve care
What are the experiences of healthcare providers applying patient-centered measures in care? What can decision makers do to help?
This webinar will discuss a resource guide answering these questions, as well as the barriers and facilitators to implementation.
At the BC SUPPORT Unit, we’re serious about accessibility, and that starts with our words.
This interactive guide walks you through the plain language process, providing tools, resources, and best practices.
Are you ready to write?
Going beyond pronouns and rainbow logos: how do you know when you’re truly ready to engage with LGBTQ2S+ folks?
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.
