I am currently leading a project nearing completion that engages patients in identifying key priorities for future research in total hip arthroplasty. This initiative is called the PACT Initiative (“PAtient-oriented Consensus to define top 10 research priorities in Total Hip Arthroplasty”) and aims to bridge the gap between surgeons and patients by ensuring that patient perspectives help shape the research agenda, an area where their voices are often underrepresented.
Evidence shows that involving patients in research improves participant recruitment, enhances study design, increases funding success, and ensures that outcomes are meaningful to both patients and clinicians. This initiative will significantly strengthen our research program and contribute to advancing the field of orthopedics.