Patient partner engagement in quality improvement initiatives
Quality improvement within CANSpine focuses on strengthening how the Patient Partner Advisory Group functions and how patient partners are supported. Ongoing feedback and reflection ensure that engagement practices remain responsive, inclusive, and meaningful for all partners.
Watch the video below to learn more about how the Patient Partner Advisory Group shapes CANSpine quality improvement initiatives.
Example quality improvement initiatives
Adhering to core values of continuous learning and adaptability, we continuously seek feedback to refine scheduling and meeting logistics. The figure to the right highlights survey results demonstrating how patient partners have played a direct role in shaping how the Patient Partner Advisory Group operates.
CANSpine research is most impactful when diverse experiences and perspectives shape projects and processes. We continuously seek broader partnerships with the London community to ensure that a wide range of patient voices are heard. Patient partners and CANSpine researchers co-led a successful community engagement event, broadening our partnership network and ensuring that our work reflects the needs of patients and the community.
