Research and other patient partner opportunities
Introduction
Patient partners are those with lived experience, caregivers and/or family who collaborate with researchers to provide their unique perspectives through the research process.
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The inclusion of patient partners in research results in the following (see here):
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Improved patient safety
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Better health outcomes
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Reduced health care costs
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Better decision-making.
If you want to share your patient experience, below is a list of projects currently seeking patient partners. When choosing a project, consider the following:
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Do you fit the listed criteria?
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Do you have the requisite time and energy to commit fully to the project?
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Can you participate from home or will the project require your attendance elsewhere?​
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Opportunities
Care Commitments Patient Resources Feedback – Virtual
Island Health is looking for feedback on patient resources developed to provide information on patient rights and responsibilities in healthcare called our “Care Commitments.” We are looking for input on the clarity and comprehensiveness of the resources and exploring the potential impact of having this information on the patient’s experience of care.
Open to: Participants from Vancouver Island (participants ARE NOT required to be PVN members)
Deadline: July 8
Read more about the opportunity and RSVP
Choosing Wisely at Island Health Patient-Centred Public Awareness
We’re expanding Island Health’s Choosing Wisely Patient-Centred Public Awareness campaign and inviting patient partners to help shape the next phase. This next phase focuses on reducing unnecessary lab tests and medications, supporting better conversations between patients and providers, and connecting personal health choices to environmental impact.
Open to: Participants from Vancouver Island (participants ARE NOT required to be PVN members)
Deadline: July 18
Read more about the opportunity and RSVP
Island Health's New Graduate Transition Program Refresh - Curriculum Design
We are bringing together a working group to design the curriculum for the day. We are inviting clinical educators, new graduates, patient partners and other key interest groups. We will meet virtually on a weekly or biweekly basis for about an hour over 2-3 months to discuss the topics for the session and create any content. We are hoping to have the workshop designed for September 2025 with implementation targeted for October 2025.
Open to: Participants across the province (participants ARE NOT required to be PVN members)
Deadline: June 18
Read more about the opportunity and RSVP
UBC Research Study Recruitment: Patient and Provider Experience of Virtual Care in Equity-Deserving Populations: Rooting for a Virtuous Virtual Care
Are you a health care service user with experience in Virtual Care? Share your experiences and contribute to meaningful research!
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Open to participants across Canada.
Application deadline is September 30, 2025.
​More information here.
Take the OurCare Research Survey
In 2022, nearly 10,000 people across Canada shared their experiences with primary care in the OurCare survey. Their feedback shaped the OurCare Standard – a clear outline of what everyone in Canada should expect from the primary care system.
Open to: Participants across Canada (participants ARE NOT required to be PVN members)
Deadline: July 9
Read more about the opportunity and RSVP