Implementing public involvement throughout the research process-Experience and learning from the GPs in EDs study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Public involvement in health services research is encouraged. Descriptions of public involvement across the whole research cycle of a major study are uncommon and its effects on research conduct are poorly understood.

Aim

This study aimed to describe how we implemented public involvement, reflect on process and effects in a large-scale multi-site research study and present learning for future involvement practice.

Method

We recorded public involvement roles and activities throughout the study and compared these to our original public involvement plan included in our project proposal. We held a group interview with study co-applicants to explore their experiences, transcribed the recorded discussion and conducted thematic analysis. We synthesized the finding

SUBMITTER: Evans BA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9615054 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature