Engaging patients in the planning, implementation and dissemination of research can increase the credibility and relevance of results and lead to higher quality, more patient-centered care. Veterans have unique experiences and healthcare needs, making their input on research related to their care particularly important. However, existing veteran engagement resources primarily focus on veterans who receive care through the Veterans Health Administration (VA). This excludes those veterans – the majority – who do not use the VA for healthcare.
To address the gap Dr. Nasia Safdar, Nicole Brys, and Dr. Jeff Whittle developed a veteran engagement toolkit that was informed by the work of both VA and non-VA researchers across the USA.
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