Working with our PIUO project team as part of the 2021 CHILD-BRIGHT Summer Studentship Program, Matthew completed a literature search providing evidence for the prevalence of patient-partners in pediatric health literature, specifically as co-authors with accreditation for research publications.
Here’s what Matthew had to say about the summer student experience:
“My experiences this summer working on a CHILD-BRIGHT research project and attending the Summer Studentship Program have been extremely valuable. They provided a strong foundation for understanding and exploring patient-oriented research. Now that I have completed the studentship, I have a much more robust grasp of what patient-oriented research entails. Through both my research project and the training program, I gained a deeper understanding of the research life cycle, as well as the importance of involving patient-partners in all aspects of the research process. I am sure that both these learnings are going to play an important part in my future career endeavours.
These experiences have also increased my confidence in my research abilities by providing me with opportunities to challenge myself in supportive environments and receiving constructive feedback. As a librarian, I found it useful to gain firsthand knowledge of patient-oriented research and the research process. I see these experiences being tremendously helpful in the future as I continue to work with, and provide support to, researchers.”