Ontario’s catalyst for patient-oriented research

EMPOWER Projects IX RFP Now Open

Through EMPOWER Projects IX, OSSU is supporting Ontario research teams that bring patient-oriented research to life. Funding of up to $25,000 is available for projects advancing health equity, knowledge mobilization, and the quintuple aim — creating meaningful, measurable impact for patients and communities.

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What is patient-oriented research?

Patient-oriented research (POR) is an approach to health research that:

  • engages patients, researchers and other stakeholders as partners in research
  • answers questions that are important to patients
  • aims to improve health and the health care system
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For Researchers

For Researchers

Access expertise from top research centres in Ontario, workshops, training and resources to help you engage in, and conduct, patient-oriented research.

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For Patients

For Patients

Tools, training, information and resources to help patients and caregivers partner in patient-oriented research.

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For Policy Makers

For Policy-makers

Research expertise, health system data, resources and training to help policy-makers and healthcare providers support and apply patient-oriented research.

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