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PressureSmart Project: Co-Designing Technology for Pressure Injury Prevention and Healing

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Commitment: Long-term

Connection method: Virtual

Open to National Region, Patient partners across BC

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The PressureSmart project aims to improve the prevention, early detection, and healing of pressure injuries (PIs) through innovative technology. This initiative seeks to enhance patient care by creating tools that are practical, minimally invasive, and user-friendly. By including patient partners in the design process, we ensure the tools meet the real needs of those impacted by PIs, making them more effective and patient-centered.

Patient engagement is crucial to this initiative, as it provides firsthand insights that will shape the design, usability, and implementation of the technology, ensuring it is comfortable and beneficial for patients and caregivers alike.

Logistics:

Engagement will primarily take place through monthly virtual meetings (1–2 hours each) over 12–18 months.
All meetings will be held online to allow for flexible participation from any location.
Honoraria will be provided to patient partners as compensation for their time and contributions.

This collaborative approach ensures that the final solutions address the unique challenges and priorities of patients and their caregivers.

For more information about the project, please visit: For more information, visit:

PressureSmart: Innovating Prevention, Early Detection & Management of Pressure Injuries

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The patient partner will actively contribute by:

Consulting on project goals and desired outcomes.
Offering insights during workflow mapping (current vs. ideal processes).
Participating in co-design sessions with clinical and technical teams to develop patient-centered tools.
Reviewing and providing feedback on the usability of tools to ensure they are practical, user-friendly, and beneficial.

Level of Engagement

This opportunity is at the level of Collaborate on the IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation.

Eligibility

  • Willing & comfortable to share health care experiences in a group setting
  • Specific health care experiences [details below]
  • Have access to technology and the internet to participate in the engagement opportunity
  • Comfortable using technology to attend online/virtual meetings
  • An interest in improving health care services
  • The time to participate in the engagement opportunity
  • We are seeking individuals who: Have personal or caregiving experience with pressure injuries. May have experience in Long-Term Care, Acute Care, or Intensive Care settings. Can offer insights on managing chronic conditions or prolonged hospital stays. Reside anywhere (engagements will be held online, so BC residency is not required).

Patient Partners ARE NOT required to be PVN members to participate in this engagement opportunity.

Health Care Partner Contact Information

Manu Gill
Practice Consultant, Interprofessional Practice, Professional Practice and Clinical Research | Providence Health Care
(778) 628-2199
mgill4@providencehealth.bc.ca

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