Patients are Partners
This initiative provides lay-person friendly education and awareness for patients, caregivers, and the public, as well as supports their engagement in science. It is an essential bridge between academic vascular research and community-based patient care, uniquely positioned to deliver patient-centric innovation through deep, authentic patient engagement.
Community Engagement Initiatives
Health Equity: For Patients, With Patients
Our community engagement initiatives are at the heart of our mission, addressing health disparities and improving vascular health outcomes in underserved populations.
Below are current Patients are Partners community engagement initiatives.
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Patient Engagement Toolkits
Part of our Vascular Health Equity Academy, the Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures has developed evidence-based toolkits to facilitate patient engagement in research.
This work has been done in partnership with patients and caregivers who are uniquely positioned to design the user experience for these resources. Check out these toolkits to learn about strategies and lessons learned in engagement of patient partners.
Multi-Modal Patient Engagement
Patient and Stakeholder Engagement
We develop culturally tailored research toolkits and educational materials to support research engagement. We are proud of our recent work with Chinese-speaking patients and families, funded by the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute.
Patients as Research Partners
We meaningfully involve patients in research design and implementation.
We have 8 ongoing research projects driven by patient-identified priorities.
Patient Advisory Leadership
We facilitate patient advisory task forces that directly influence clinical guidelines and research priorities.
Community Support Network
Our partner PAD Walking, Exercise, and Wellness Support Facebook group provides a community for patients to receive support, education, and resources.
Community Health Screening
We engaged 1000+ community members through hands-on CHAMPIONS health screenings. This includes providing extensive educational resources to screening participants.
Educational Resources
We have 25+ flyers and 10+ interactive educational modules. These are available to the public for free. Patients and clinicians have reviewed and advised on all materials, ensuring accuracy and lay accessibility.
Culturally Responsive Education
Our multi-language, culturally responsive educational approaches offer templates for national campaigns.