Resources for Researchers and Industry
ProBr – Struggling to meet your research recruitment goals? Do you need to develop a research inclusion strategy for your funding application and need diversity of engagement? Whether you’re a student or a professional, ProBr is here to help! They take the hassle out of participant recruitment so you can focus on your research.
Public Co-Applicants in Research – guidance on roles and responsibilities – This guidance was developed jointly by the NHS Research and Development (R&D) Forum, the Health Research Authority and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Full acknowledgements can be found at the end of the document.
Payment guidance for researchers and professionals – Good practice for payment and recognition – things to consider
Download our PPI Contributor role description for more information on what patient and public involvement activities look like.
Patient Engagement Training and Resources Repository – This PE training catalogue holds patient engagement training courses and educational materials from PFMD and other organizations and aims to make quality capacity building resources more easily available for everyone. All items were assessed and shortlisted by a multi-stakeholder group.
Payment guidance for members of the public considering involvement in research – This guide is for patients, carers and members of the public thinking about getting actively involved in research (see section 1 for definitions of these terms) and you are being offered expenses and/ or payment for your involvement. It offers answers to some frequently asked questions and suggests where you might get advice about your particular circumstances.
Introduction to Health Technology Assessment – Learn about health technology assessment (HTA) and quality of life (QoL), and how they’re used to decide which treatments to fund.
Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges – The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare is increasing, explore the challenges and opportunities AI presents.
The Power of Data in Health and Social Care – Discover the power of data analytics for individuals and organisations working in health and social care.
Measuring and Valuing Health – Learn how patient-reported outcome measures and quality-adjusted life years can compare treatments and inform health spending.
Health Technology Assessment: Choosing Which Treatments Get Funded – Enhance your understanding of how new drugs and treatments are adopted by health services through health technology assessments.
MedTech: Trends and Product Design – Explore the product design process of MedTech devices and examine future trends in healthcare technology and the MedTech industry.
MedTech: Digital Health and Wearable Technology – Discover digital health and learn how wearable technology is transforming healthcare with this online MedTech course.
MedTech: AI and Medical Robots – Explore human robot interaction and enter the fascinating world of robotics and artificial intelligence in healthcare.
Digital Health for Cancer Management: Smart Health Technologies in Complex Diseases – Learn how new digital health technologies are transforming cancer management with this course for healthcare professionals.
