Using the UK standards for public involvement to evaluate the public involvement sections of annual reports from NIHR managed research centres.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Within the United Kingdom (UK), the National Institute for Health and Care Research is the largest funder of health and social care research, and additionally funds research centres that support the development and delivery of research. Each year, award-holders of these research centres are required to write a report about their activities, including a summary of Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) activities. This study aimed to evaluate the PPIE sections of annual reports to identify best practice and challenges; this could inform future delivery of PPIE activities.

Methods

A framework documentary analysis informed by the six UK Standards for Public Involvement ('Inclusive opportunities', 'Working together', 'Support and learning', 'Communicatio

SUBMITTER: Moult A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10688454 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature