Researchers' perspectives on public involvement in health research in Singapore: The argument for a community-based approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Singapore is becoming a world-class research hub, promoting the advancement of patient care through translational clinical research. Despite growing evidence internationally of the positive impact of public involvement (PPI), in Singapore PPI remains unusual beyond patient participation as subjects in studies.

Objective

To explore health researchers' understandings of the principles, role and scope of PPI, and to identify barriers and opportunities for implementation in Singapore.

Design

Semi-structured qualitative interviews between April and July 2018. Data were analysed using thematic framework analysis.

Results

Whilst most participants (n = 20) expressed a lack of experience of PPI, the interview process provided an opportunity for reflection thr

SUBMITTER: Luna Puerta L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6737771 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature