GLA:D Ireland PPI Panel
Introduction
Research Area:
Osteoarthritis
What is the research about?
We are establishing a new Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) group focused on osteoarthritis research at the University of Limerick. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future direction of osteoarthritis research in the Mid-West region.
Osteoarthritis affects millions of people, impacting joints, mobility, and quality of life.
Who Is The Opportunity For?
We want to hear directly from those living with osteoarthritis and their families about what matters most to them. Your experiences, insights, and priorities will help inform:
• Treatment options and approaches
• Healthcare services and support
• Specific research studies and future research directions
If you live outside of the Mid-West region (outside Limerick, Clare, Tipperary), we will not be able to fund your travel costs, so please take that into consideration when contacting us.
What Will PPI Contributors Do?
This is a newly forming group with significant scope for development and input. Your voice will be central to ensuring research addresses real-world needs and challenges.
We welcome people living with any type of osteoarthritis (hip, knee, hand, or other joints), as well as family members and carers. All age groups are welcome.
We are aiming to involve 10-12 PPI contributors.
Opportunity for:
Involvement Opportunity Details
Time
Time commitment:
2-hour in-person meetings every 2 months
Contact between meetings:
Between meetings, PPI contributors will receive a meeting agenda and a small number of documents to review (sent via email, or by post if preferred). Preparation is expected to take approximately one hour per meeting. This process is designed to support contributors in actively shaping the discussions and providing valuable insights.
Length of involvement:
Ongoing basis
Start date for involvement:
08/12/2025
Logistics
Where?
If online, explain how:
Not applicable
If in person, explain where:
University of Limerick
Other ways of communicating:
Email / Phone
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:
Yes
Closing date to contact researchers:
09/02/2026
Research Team
Contact person:
Dr Clodagh M Toomey
University/organisation:
School of Allied Health/ University of Limerick
Contact email:
Clodagh.toomey@ul.ie
Researcher background:
Clodagh’s research focuses on the prevention and treatment of chronic musculoskeletal disease, using patient and clinician involvement to guide and inform implementation of evidence-based programmes in health service delivery. She is currently a recipient of a Health Research Board Emerging Investigator Award which is investigating the IMPlementation of Clinical guidelines of osteoArthritis Together (IMPACT). This research takes a participatory health research approach to forming implementation strategies that will ensure exercise and education are first line treatment options for patients with hip and knee osteoarthritis in the Irish healthcare system.
Research funder:
HRB
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Interested in this PPI Opportunity?
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