23 July: Cochrane Patient & Public Network - Shaping the Future of Involvement

[Chris Johnston]

For those unfamiliar, Cochrane is a global, independent, non-profit network of health researchers, health professionals, patients and caregivers collaborating to produce and promote trusted, high-quality health information that improves health and healthcare worldwide.

For patient partners interested in getting involved in evidence synthesis, one way is to join Cochrane's Patient & Public Network - which shares news, updates, learning and engagement opportunities. I joined the network about two years ago and was thrilled to have the opportunity recently to join the PP Network Executive.

I mention this only because there's a virtual outreach event being planned for July 23 to discuss the network strategy for the next few years, and it's an opportunity for members to contribute to the direction.

If you're already a PPN member, you'll receive an invitation in the next week or so, and I really encourage you to attend.

If you're not a PPN member, but you're interested in learning how patients and caregivers can get involved as partners in evidence synthesis, now is a great time to join the network and help shape the strategy for the future.