This new cohort have received formal and informal training to support them in being a patient partner in research. You can learn more about this capacity building training program by reading this blog post, now available on the Canadian Institutes of Health Research –...
CAPA’s Board member Emily Sirotich took part in the recent All-Virtual ACR Convergence 2020 Meeting on November 5-9, 2020, having submitted a number of abstracts and provided poster presentations as part of The COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance (GRA) Patient...
You have heard about clinical trials, but are unsure about what they are, and what it means to participate. This infographic has been developped by Clinical Trials Ontario to help navigate. It provides an explanation of what clinical trials are, the different phases...
Clinical trials are an key part of the research process. If you’re thinking about participation in a clinical trial, CAPA encourages you to read up on clinical trials and make a decision that is right for you. Below are some resources to help get you started where...
CAPA believes that the lived experience provided by individuals living with a disease is critical – and participating in research activities helps ensure this voice is heard. CAPA participated in the development of 2 presentations that support patient...
The RA Matters project aims to discover what people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) truly feel about life with the condition as well as the opinions of healthcare professionals who treat RA. This site provides an opportunity for people to explore the results of...