Patients at the research table bring meaningful engagement

We are leading a 2-year project supported by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to address the lack of patient engagement in chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) research, engaging dozens of patients and caregivers. Data shows that patient engagement in research improves patient outcomes, but patient engagement is rare in CLTI. This project is particularly meaningful given the high mortality and amputation rates associated with this disease.