Digital technology and patient and public involvement (PPI) in routine care and clinical research-A pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patient and public involvement (PPI) has growing impact on the design of clinical care and research studies. There remains underreporting of formal PPI events including views related to using digital tools. This study aimed to assess the feasibility of hosting a hybrid PPI event to gather views on the use of digital tools in clinical care and research.

Methods

A PPI focus day was held following local procedures and published recommendations related to advertisement, communication and delivery. Two exemplar projects were used as the basis for discussions and qualitative and quantitative data was collected.

Results

32 individuals expressed interest in the PPI day and 9 were selected to attend. 3 participated in person and 6 via an online video-calling platfor

SUBMITTER: Chen Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9897511 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature