{"id":23563,"date":"2026-10-07T15:19:39","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T19:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssaquebec.ca\/en\/news\/patient-partnership-in-perioperative-medecine\/"},"modified":"2026-10-07T15:19:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T19:19:41","slug":"patient-partnership-in-perioperative-medecine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ssaquebec.ca\/en\/news\/patient-partnership-in-perioperative-medecine\/","title":{"rendered":"Patient partnership in Perioperative Medecine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From 2023 to 2026, Dr. Micha\u00ebl Verret<\/a>, an anesthesiologist at the Qu\u00e9bec-Universit\u00e9 Laval University Hospital, an assistant professor of medicine, and a FRQ-SSA Qu\u00e9bec Support Unit fellow<\/a>, published several articles on patient partnership in the context of perioperative medicine.<\/p>\n

\n Accordion<\/span>\n

Team<\/h3>\n \n\n

The team included researchers, clinicians, methodologists, and patient partners who had personal experience with surgery requiring general anesthesia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients were considered full members of the research team. This collaboration was based on a co-creation approach aimed at incorporating patients\u2019 perspectives, priorities, and experiences into the various stages of the research program. <\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n \n

\n Accordion<\/span>\n

To cite the articles<\/h3>\n \n\n

Verret M, Fergusson DA, Nicholls SG, et al. Engaging patients in anesthesiology research: a rewarding frontier. Can J Anaesth<\/em>. May 2023;70(5):817-823. doi:10.1007\/s12630-023-02432-3 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Verret M, Lam NH, Lalu M, et al. Intraoperative pharmacologic opioid minimisation strategies and patient-centred outcomes after surgery: a scoping review. Br J Anaesth<\/em>. Apr 2024;132(4):758-770. doi:10.1016\/j.bja.2024.01.006 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Verret M, Le JBP, Lalu MM, et al. Effectiveness of dexmedetomidine on patient-centred outcomes in surgical patients: a systematic review and Bayesian meta-analysis. Br J Anaesth<\/em>. Sep 2024;133(3):615-627. doi:10.1016\/j.bja.2024.06.007 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kahloon U, Le JBP, Tierney S, et al. The effectiveness of selective COX-2 inhibitors for postoperative pain management using multidimensional pain assessment: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Anesthesiology<\/em>. 2026\/06\/30 2026;doi:10.1097\/ALN.0000000000006216 <\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n \n\n

Background<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

The involvement of people with lived experience as partners on research teams remains rare, despite the demonstrated benefits\u2014particularly in improving the relevance of research questions, guiding strategic priorities, optimizing approaches to participant recruitment and retention, and enhancing the impact and relevance of the results. Nevertheless, this is a priority for the Canadian community, health care professionals, and policymakers who wish to generate actionable data leading to tangible benefits for patients. <\/p>\n\n

Method<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

As part of the development of a research program focusing on co-analgesic strategies used in perioperative medicine and on patients\u2019 recovery after surgery, the team enlisted four patient partners who had personal experience with surgery performed under general anesthesia. <\/p>\n\n

Drawing on the conceptual framework of CIHR\u2019s Patient-Centered Research Strategy (PCRS)<\/a>, these patients were meaningfully involved from the earliest stages of the research program. Guided by the principles of inclusivity, respect, support, and co-creation, the team developed an implementation strategy tailored to Canada\u2019s research ecosystem. The approach included identifying stakeholders while promoting inclusion and diversity, using a framework co-developed with patient partners, planning tailored and flexible meetings, evaluating the partnership process, and offering individualized compensation. <\/p>\n\n

Results<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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