THE POWER OF PATIENT ENGAGEMENT
IN MEDTECH

In many respects, the MedTech sector is leading the way when it comes to innovation.

But when it comes to patient engagement, the sector is lagging behind.

This report explores the importance of patient engagement in the development of medical devices and digital health technologies. Drawing on experiences of companies and researchers within the MedTech sector, the report outlines some of the challenges facing the industry when it comes to patient engagement, as well as opportunities to enhance innovation.

Patients have more control than ever over their health

They want to manage their health in a way that works with their lifestyle

And be empowered to make decisions for themselves

YOU MIGHT ASK:
WHY IS PATIENT ENGAGEMENT
IN MEDTECH IMPORTANT?

Patients are experts through their lived experience.

Without the involvement of patients, companies run the risk of developing devices that are not useful, practical, or relevant for the intended users.

Patient engagement is therefore a logical investment for MedTech companies.

The benefits of early patient engagement in MedTech are two-fold:

Patients

Greater potential for patients’ needs to be met by healthcare providers and for products to be more relevant to them, which in turn improves outcomes

Industry

Better understanding of patient needs, which leads to improved product design, and better adoption of the product in the real world

Embedding patient engagement into existing processes isn’t always easy…

Lack of clear direction in policies and regulations

Perceptions of risk

Bias and underrepresentation at a workforce level

Buy-in, willingness to invest, and capacity

… but the barriers can be broken down

Discover real-world examples that show the impact of patient engagement

Read the report to gain insights from gaitQ, National Kidney Foundation, and King’s College London on how they overcame challenges and successfully implemented patient engagement into their projects.

Download the report to find out the challenges they faced, how they overcame them, and the advice they have for others who are trying to navigate this

THE POWER OF PATIENT ENGAGEMENT
IN MEDTECH

In many respects, the MedTech sector is leading the way when it comes to innovation.

Patients have more control than ever over their health

They want to manage their health in a way that works with their lifestyle

And be empowered to make decisions for themselves

YOU MIGHT ASK:
WHY IS PATIENT ENGAGEMENT
IN MEDTECH IMPORTANT?

Patients are experts through their lived experience.

The benefits of early patient engagement in MedTech are two-fold:

Patients

Industry

Embedding patient engagement into existing processes isn’t always easy…

… but the barriers can be broken down

Discover real-world examples that show the impact of patient engagement

INCORPORATING PATIENT ENGAGEMENT INTO YOUR DEVELOPMENT PROCESS DOESN’T HAVE TO BE COMPLEX.
AND YOU DON’T NEED TO DO IT ALONE.

Here are some steps to get you started — you can read more about these in our report.

Gain insight from patient engagement in MedTech case studies

Start having relevant conversations within your organisation

Examine the structure of your organisation

Create a plan for strategy for patient engagement touch points

THE POWER OF PATIENT ENGAGEMENTIN MEDTECH

In many respects, the MedTech sector is leading the way when it comes to innovation.

Patients have more control than ever over their health

They want to manage their health in a way that works with their lifestyle

And be empowered to make decisions for themselves

YOU MIGHT ASK: WHY IS PATIENT ENGAGEMENT IN MEDTECH IMPORTANT?

Patients are experts through their lived experience.

The benefits of early patient engagement in MedTech are two-fold:

Patients

Industry

Embedding patient engagement into existing processes isn’t always easy…

… but the barriers can be broken down

Discover real-world examples that show the impact of patient engagement

INCORPORATING PATIENT ENGAGEMENT INTO YOUR DEVELOPMENT PROCESS DOESN’T HAVE TO BE COMPLEX. AND YOU DON’T NEED TO DO IT ALONE.

Here are some steps to get you started — you can read more about these in our report.

Gain insight from patient engagement in MedTech case studies

Start having relevant conversations within your organisation

Examine the structure of your organisation

Create a plan for strategy for patient engagement touch points

THE POWER OF PATIENT ENGAGEMENT
IN MEDTECH

YOU MIGHT ASK:
WHY IS PATIENT ENGAGEMENT
IN MEDTECH IMPORTANT?

INCORPORATING PATIENT ENGAGEMENT INTO YOUR DEVELOPMENT PROCESS DOESN’T HAVE TO BE COMPLEX.
AND YOU DON’T NEED TO DO IT ALONE.