In recent years the JLA has fielded several questions about the feasibility of speeding up its method. This paper describes three alternative priority setting approaches undertaken in a shorter timeframe than a typical JLA PSP, compares them with the full JLA PSP approach, and assesses the extent to which JLA principles can be met with these approaches.
Published: 01 June 2023
The James Lind Alliance (JLA) is adding to the team of JLA Advisers. JLA Advisers are independent consultants who contract with the University of Southampton to support and facilitate JLA Priority Setting Partnerships.
Published: 15 May 2023
As we prepare to say goodbye to Katherine Cowan when she steps down from her role as Senior Adviser to the James Lind Alliance, it’s the ideal time to reflect on her journey as part of the JLA and her incredible achievements working in the role.
Published: 16 March 2023
Anna Norton, Research & Involvement Officer at Epilepsy Research UK, reflects on her experience as Coordinator of the UK Epilepsy PSP.
Published: 14 March 2023
This is the inspirational story of how Research Assistant Yotamu Gondwe went above and beyond to reach rural areas and engage local communities in Malawi to ensure their voices were heard in the Global Burns Injury PSP.
Published: 23 February 2023
Following on from the original PSP in emergency medicine in 2017, this blog discusses the emergency medicine refresh in light of the ever-changing healthcare landscape.
Published: 08 February 2023
The Canadian Myeloma PSP discusses the establishment of the Aldo Del Col Research Grant to fund research projects addressing one or more of the top 10 priorities and funding research that matters to the myeloma community.
Published: 03 February 2023
Stephanie; mum and full-time carer to Maisie-May powerfully shares her experience of participation in the UK Epilepsy PSP and highlights the importance of giving her daughter and others affected by epilepsy a voice to shape the future of epilepsy research.
Published: 02 February 2023
Katherine Cowan, Senior Adviser to the James Lind Alliance, talks about her involvement in the UK Epilepsy PSP and the dedication of everyone involved in influencing the epilepsy research agenda.
Published: 27 January 2023
The Canadian Epilepsy PSP discusses work beyond the top 10 through the development of the Epilepsy Partnership Forum.
Published: 20 January 2023
Madeline Tatum, a recent MSc graduate of Translational Health Sciences from the University of Oxford, shares insight into her dissertation regarding the translation of PSP priorities into funded research.
Published: 11 January 2023
Suzannah Kinsella pays tribute to Amber Young's warmth, intelligence, kindness and extraordinary energy.
Published: 26 October 2022
Aamnah Rahman explains how the Born in Bradford study used adapted JLA methods to set priorities for a community approach to applied health involving Bradford families.
Published: 21 October 2022
It is over five years since the original Cystic Fibrosis priorities were agreed and the priorities are now being refreshed. This update from the team explains what they've done as they approach the launch of their interim priority setting survey.
Published: 01 September 2022
The Complex Fractures PSP team put together a workshop to discuss turning the agreed priorities into specific research questions. Here's more about how that worked.
Published: 11 August 2022
