Friday, November 1, 2024

2:10 PM - 2:55 PM

Room 109

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Consumer and patient perspectives are often underrepresented in healthcare innovation, leading to solutions that fail to fully address patient needs and priorities. Including the patient voice and lived experiences in health innovation is essential to ensuring that new solutions genuinely meet patient needs. This session will discuss strategies for engaging patients and consumers early in the development process and explore the concept of co-design, where patients become active partners in creating healthcare innovations. Key topics include: Including patient and consumer insights early in the innovation pipeline Understanding co-design The central role of patient advocacy groups in shaping Australia’s healthcare ecosystem The session will highlight the growing influence of patient advocates in driving meaningful change and shaping the future of health innovation in Australia.

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