Key stakeholders' views, experiences and expectations of patient and public involvement in healthcare professions' education: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients and the public have an integral role in educating healthcare professionals. Authentic partnerships between higher education institutions and patients and the public are essential. This study examined key stakeholders' views, experiences and expectations of patient and public involvement (PPI) including the nature of the involvement and requirements for partnership.

Methods

Purposive and snowball sampling was used to recruit key stakeholders, including patients and members of the public involved in health professions education, and academics interested in PPI. Focus groups were held with patient and public participants, providing the opportunity to gain multiple perspectives in an interactive group setting. Academics with an interest in PPI were interviewe

SUBMITTER: Cullen M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9026974 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature