Current trends in patient and public involvement in cancer research: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patient and public involvement (PPI) in health research is on the rise worldwide. Within cancer research, PPI ensures that the rapid development of medical and technological opportunities for diagnostics, treatment and care corresponds with the needs and priorities of people affected by cancer. An overview of the experiences, outcomes and quality of recent PPI in cancer research would provide valuable information for future research.

Objective

To describe the current state of PPI in cancer research focusing on the research stages, applied methods, stated purposes and outcomes, and challenges and recommendations.

Methods

A search was conducted on PubMed, CINAHL and PsycINFO for literature published from December 2006 to April 2017. Original research studies

SUBMITTER: Pii KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6351419 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature