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02/03/2026
Summary:
Barleti Medical Group (BMG), in collaboration with Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC Barcelona), presented the paper “Organizational Foundations for Participatory Innovation in Healthcare Living Labs” at the conference organized by Barleti University and AKKSHI.
The presentation is part of the ongoing PEARL-Lab project focused on Open and Responsible Research and Innovation (ORRI), patient engagement, and participatory healthcare innovation funded by the European Commission Horizon project REINFORCING.
About the Presentation:
The paper explores the organizational and operational challenges involved in planning participatory stakeholder engagement sessions within healthcare living labs. The work examines how healthcare organizations can prepare for meaningful co-creation activities while balancing:
- patient participation and institutional realities,
- inclusiveness and operational feasibility,
- ethical engagement and implementation requirements,
- and psychological safety during stakeholder discussions.
The presentation highlighted the importance of organizational preparation prior to the implementation of participatory innovation activities and reflects growing interest in implementation-oriented healthcare innovation and Living Lab methodologies across Europe.
Barleti Medical Group’s Role:
Through the PEARL-Lab project and the STAMINA Program, Barleti Medical Group continue expanding their engagement in European healthcare innovation networks with a focus on:
- patient-centered healthcare innovation,
- Living labs and real-world implementation,
- Open and Responsible Research and Innovation (ORRI),
- healthcare stakeholder engagement,
- and international research collaboration.
The collaboration with Universitat Internacional de Catalunya further strengthens the institutions’ shared commitment to participatory healthcare innovation and implementation-focused research.
Authors:
Barleti Medical Group:
· Michele Biring-Pani, MSc
· Merfa Aliaj, MSc
· Ketrin Zeno, MSc
Universitat Internacional de Catalunya:
· Patricia Ripoll
· Adam Skali, MSc
· Isabel Amo Mora, PhD
Conclusion:
Participation in conferences and international research collaborations such as PEARL-Lab reinforces Barleti University and Barleti Medical Group’s commitment to advancing healthcare innovation, strengthening international partnerships, and contributing to the development of patient-centered and evidence-based innovation ecosystems.
