An international cross-sectional study of dementia researchers' own perspectives on patient and public involvement.

ABSTRACT: Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) can enhance the quality and relevance of health research. However, its implementation remains uneven across regions and research fields. This study explores how dementia and aging researchers perceive PPI's impact on their work. A cross-sectional survey was distributed to 392 researchers in Europe, Latin America, the USA, and Canada. Following multiple expert reviews, native speaker input, and pilot testing, the final survey was administered. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, group comparisons, and logistic regression models. Of 392 questionnaires, 91 were returned (23.2% response rate). Researchers in Europe, the USA, and Canada reported greater familiarity with PPI than those in Latin America. Notably, 45.1% of respondents

SUBMITTER: Fusdahl P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12852740 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature