Intelligente Lösungen zur Förderung derKnochen- und Gelenkgesundheit
in einer älter werdenden Bevölkerung
in einer älter werdenden Bevölkerung
Unsere Mission
What is the Patient Advisory Board?
The Patient Advisory Board (PAB) brings together people with lived experience of musculoskeletal conditions to collaborate directly with researchers involved in the SmILE project. As a PAB member, you become an active contributor to the research process. Your experiences, perspectives, and insights will help guide the development of future smart implant technologies and ensure that patient priorities remain at the center of innovation. Together with researchers, clinicians, and engineers, PAB members help ensure that:
- Patient needs and expectations are reflected in research and technology design
- Ethical, social, and practical considerations are addressed
- Research outcomes remain relevant, accessible, and meaningful for patients No scientific or technical background is required. Your lived experience and perspective are what matter most.
Who Can Join?
- Adults aged 18+
- Individuals with experience of:
- Joint replacements (hip, knee, or similar)
- Bone fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Chronic pain
- Other musculoskeletal conditions
- People interested in contributing to patient-centered healthcare innovation
Participation is entirely voluntary, and members may withdraw at any time. Senior adults aged 60+ are especially encouraged to apply.
Why Join the PAB?
By becoming a member of the Patient Advisory Board, you will:
- Contribute directly to innovative European research on future healthcare technologies
- Help ensure that patient voices are included from the earliest stages of development
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team at the Luxembourg Institute of Health
- Support the creation of safer, more effective, and more meaningful care solutions
- Take part in a rewarding and socially engaging experience where your perspective can make a real impact
Many PAB members value the opportunity to exchange experiences, learn about research, and contribute to meaningful change in healthcare.
What Does Participation Involve?
PAB activities may include:
- Participating in discussion meetings or workshops
- Sharing personal experiences and perspectives
- Providing feedback on research ideas, technologies, and communication materials
- Helping researchers better understand patient priorities and concerns
Participation requirements are flexible, and meetings may be organized online or in person depending on availability and project needs.
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Entdecken Sie über die Infoboxen unten, wie Sie uns dabei unterstützen können, gemeinsam den nächsten Schritt zu gehen 🌟
Werden Sie Teil unserer Patient:innenbeiräte! 🤸
Dies ermöglicht es Ihnen, Ihre Erfahrungen einzubringen, neue Tools zu testen oder Rückmeldungen zu geben. Zur Anmeldung klicken Sie hier.
Teilen Sie Ihre Perspektive auf intelligente Implantate! 📝
Wir laden Patient:innen mit muskuloskelettalen Erkrankungen ein, ihre Sichtweisen in einer kurzen Online-Umfrage sowie optionalen Interviews zu teilen. Weitere Informationen finden Sie hier.