From intent to implementation: Factors affecting public involvement in life science research.

ABSTRACT: Public involvement is key to closing the gap between research production and research use, and the only way to achieving ultimate transparency in science. The majority of life science research is not public-facing, but is funded by the public and impacts communities. We undertook an exploratory survey of researchers within the life sciences to better understand their views and perceived challenges to involving the public in their research. As survey response rate could not be determined, interpretation of the results must be cautious. We had a valid response cohort of n = 110 researchers, of whom 90% were primarily laboratory based. Using a mixed methods approach, we demonstrate that a top-down approach is key to motivate progression of life scientists from feeling positive towards public

SUBMITTER: Burns JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8081191 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature