Mapping the evidence for patient and public involvement and engagement in statistical methodology research: A scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To identify and map the existing literature on the conduct of patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) for statistical methodology.

Introduction

PPIE refers to the consideration of patient and public perspectives into research development, conduct and dissemination and, while commonly integrated in applied healthcare research, it currently remains underutilised in statistical methodology research. Many statistical methodologists lack confidence in conducting PPIE citing barriers such as insufficient training, unclear tasks, and concerns about impact.

Inclusion criteria

This review will examine literature on PPIE in the context of statistical methodology aiming to inform the design or analysis of healthcare research studies and related methodologi

SUBMITTER: Bradbury NV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12685195 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature