Webinar: Patient Involvement in Medical Devices
Our partner, Global Heart Hub, represented by Marta Bragagnolo, Patient & Stakeholder Engagement Executive, delivered an insightful presentation on the HEU-EFS project during the recent webinar on Patient Involvement in Medical Devices, organised by the European Patients’ Academy on Therapeutic Innovation (EUPATI).
The webinar featured a diverse panel of experts, patients, academics, industry leaders, and regulators, discussing how new regulations are shaping the MedTech sector and sharing best practices.
Tom Melvin, Associate Professor at Trinity College Dublin, presented the regulatory perspective and Claudia Louati, Head of Policy at European Patients’ Forum, participated in the panel discussion.
Webinar key takeaways
- Patient-first approach: Involving patients from the early stages of medical device development is crucial.
- Training matters: Both patients and developers need the right tools and knowledge to collaborate effectively.
- DEI spotlight: Equal representation in studies for men and women is essential for better, more inclusive medical devices.
- New regulatory insights: Understanding the codes of principles and frameworks for patient involvement is key to making an impact.
Patient involvement in the HEU-EFS project
The Patient Advisory Group is crucial for the HEU-EFS project as it ensures that patient perspectives are integrated into every stage of the project. This involvement helps tailor medical devices to real patient needs, enhances the relevance and effectiveness of the solutions developed, and fosters trust and collaboration between patients and developers. By actively engaging patients, we can drive meaningful innovations and improve healthcare outcomes.
You can learn more about our efforts by reading the slides presented by Marta Bragagnolo.
You can watch the recorded session on EUPATI’s YouTube page.
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