Citizen-Researcher Alliance for Primary Care Cancer Research in Ireland
Introduction
Research Area:
Cancer / Primary Care
What is the research about?
Our initiative focuses on enhancing cancer care research within primary healthcare settings in Ireland through a citizen science approach. We aim to combine the expertise of our researchers with insights from patients and the public to improve prevention, detection, and initial management of cancer.
PPI Contributors will be involved in:
Setting the Research Question
· defining research priorities and questions
Reviewing Research Materials:
· Involved in reviewing and refining research materials to ensure clarity, relevance, and cultural sensitivity.
Participating in Data Analysis:
· Contributing to data interpretation, ensuring results are understandable and applicable to real-life contexts.
Giving Feedback on Dissemination Materials:
· Providing insights to make sure that research findings are communicated effectively to a non-specialist audience.
Co-authoring Outputs:
· We will offer opportunities for PPI contributors to co-author research papers and presentations
Opportunity for:
Involvement Opportunity Details
Time
Time commitment:
Length of Meetings: Half-day sessions; Number of Meetings: 3 face-to-face meetings throughout the year
Contact between meetings:
Continuous engagement through our digital platform, with opportunities for feedback, discussion, and updates on research progress.
Length of involvement:
12 months
Start date for involvement:
17/02/2024
Logistics
Where?
If online, explain how:
We will facilitate online engagement through Microsoft Teams for collaborative work and document sharing, and regular email communication for updates and scheduling.
If in person, explain where:
In-person meetings will take place with the PRiCAN Research Group. Department of General Practice, RCSI University of Medicine & Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
Other ways of communicating:
dedicated online portal / Email / video conferencing
Funding available for:
If no funding available, explain why:
Not applicable
Other Information
Stage of the research study/ programme:
Research started
Is this opportunity for PPI in a PhD:
No
Closing date to contact researchers:
17/02/2025
Research Team
Contact person:
Professor Patrick Redmond
University/organisation:
RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Contact email:
prican@rcsi.com
Researcher background:
Primary Care Researchers
Research funder:
Irish Cancer Society
Photo:
Interested in this PPI Opportunity?
Please complete this form and click SUBMIT