Evaluation of the Diabetes Action Canada (DAC) Research-To-Action Fellowship Program for Patient Partners: A Multi-Method Case Study
Julie Makarski, Isabella Herrington, Laure Perrier, Krystle Amog, Linxi Mytkolli, Tracy McQuire, Monika Kastner · 2026
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Julie Makarski and co-authors judge in 2026 a fellowship that trains patient partners in a diabetes research network to share knowledge. The program was built with patient partners and gives coaching, training, and funds. Fellows co-design sharing products with community groups.
The team used surveys, group talks, and interviews with fellows, partner groups, and program staff. Fifteen of sixteen invited people took part. Fellows said they gained skill, clearer roles, support, and stronger community ties. Themes praised paid lead roles for patients, paired work forms, and steady adaptation. The study finds the patient-led model workable and welcome in practice.
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| CREATOR | Julie Makarski, Isabella Herrington, Laure Perrier, Krystle Amog, Linxi Mytkolli, Tracy McQuire, Monika Kastner |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 27 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |