What are the benefits of patient involvement in cancer research?
Patient involvement in cancer research can lead to several benefits: - Relevance: Ensuring that research questions and outcomes are aligned with patient needs and priorities. - Recruitment and retention: Increasing participation in clinical trials by addressing patient concerns and making the process more transparent. - Data quality: Enhancing the quality of data collected by incorporating patient perspectives on symptoms and quality of life. - Innovation: Fostering innovation by incorporating patient insights into the design and implementation of research studies.
