The Irish Critical Care Public and Patient Involvement Group.

Introduction

Research Area:

Intensive Care Unit

What is the research about?

The Irish Critical Care-Clinical Trials Network is currently looking for patients, relatives/carers and members of the public to join their Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Group. The Group meets to bring their lived experience and voice to critical care research in Ireland and Internationally.
Who is the opportunity for? 
This call is open to survivors of ICU, people who have had a relative, friend or child in the ICU and members of the public in Ireland.
PPI plans
The group meets every three months for one hour online to discuss all aspects of ICU and research as well as one optional in-person meeting every year. Meetings are informative and enjoyable with an open atmosphere. Discussions have included: – The ICU experience – How ICU research is carried out – The consent process – How to improve dissemination and communication with patients and the public – Reviewing trial documents that patients receive e.g. consent forms – Discussing specific studies and their importance – Discussing research processes in global trials

Opportunity for:

Person living with condition / Member of the public / Parent or carer / Social care experienced person / Service user

Involvement Opportunity Details

Time

Time commitment:

The group meets every 3 months, for 2 hours online and once in person annually.

Contact between meetings:

Regular email updates as well occasional direct email or phone conversation

Length of involvement:

2 years

Start date for involvement:

01/08/2024

Logistics  

Where?

Online / In Person

If online, explain how:

Zoom

If in person, explain where:

Once a year in person (location to be confirmed)

Other ways of communicating:

Individual phone calls or individual meetings over coffee

Funding available for:

PPI contributor’s time / Travel and other expenses

If no funding available, explain why:

Not applicable

Other Information

Stage of the research study/ programme:

More than one research study

Is this opportunity for PPI in a PhD:

No

Closing date to contact researchers:

30/09/2024

Research Team

Contact person:

Leanne Hays

University/organisation:

University College Dublin

Contact email:

leanne.hays@ucd.ie

Researcher background:

Critical Care Clinical Trials

Research funder:

Health Research Board

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