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Table 2 OSSU patient-oriented research online training programs

From: Training and capacity development in patient-oriented research: Ontario SPOR SUPPORT Unit (OSSU) initiatives

Title of project

Program/learning objectives

PORTL-PHC

Self-directed, open access online training resource (4 1-h modules) to build capacity among patients, clinicians, policy makers, and researchers in the conduct and use of patient-oriented research in primary health care

Building capacity in POR to strengthen ontario health system

Online series of courses and webinars on ‘evidence,’ the use of POR, and how the Ontario Health Care System works, all targeted towards citizens

Experiences of patient-researcher partnerships

A module on patient-researcher partnerships composed of video vignettes of patient experiences across different aspects of research partnership to help support patients, caregivers, and researchers interested in learning about working collaboratively as partners on research projects

Indigenous community research partnerships

Online tutorial on the use of a collaborative framework for community-research partnerships designed to assist researchers who are new to research partnerships with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis (FNIM) communities

Patient-oriented research curriculum in child health (PORCCH)

Self-directed, open access online training resource (4 thirty-minute modules) to build capacity among patients/families and researchers in the conduct of patient-oriented research in child health

L’approche de recherche collaborative (ARC) axée sur les patients (collaborative research approach for patient-oriented research)

French-language, online training programs on a collaborative research approach for patient-oriented research developed for patients and caregivers, decision makers and managers, and researchers

Partners in research

A 2-month online course (bi-weekly real time webinars, quizzes, problem-based learning, and group coaching) for patients and researchers to learn how to conduct and engage in patient-oriented research