Priorities for methodological research on patient and public involvement in clinical trials: A modified Delphi process.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite increasing international interest, there is a lack of evidence about the most efficient, effective and acceptable ways to implement patient and public involvement (PPI) in clinical trials.

Objective

To identify the priorities of UK PPI stakeholders for methodological research to help resolve uncertainties about PPI in clinical trials.

Design

A modified Delphi process including a two round online survey and a stakeholder consensus meeting.

Participants

In total, 237 people registered of whom 219 (92%) completed the first round. One hundred and eighty-seven of 219 (85%) completed the second; 25 stakeholders attended the consensus meeting.

Results

Round 1 of the survey comprised 36 topics; 42 topics were considered in round 2 and at the c

SUBMITTER: Kearney A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5689224 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature