Effective involvement: a report on the evaluation of a research awareness training package for public involvement in health research
Abstract Background As the role of Patient and Public Involvement contributors expands to all stages of the research cycle, there is increasing demand for training that meets the needs of this diverse population. To help meet this demand the National Institute for Health Research Collaboration for L...
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| author | Catherine Richardson Ilyas Akhtar Christine Smith Amanda Edmondson Alison Morris Janet Hargreaves Christine Rhodes Jo Taylor |
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| description | Abstract Background As the role of Patient and Public Involvement contributors expands to all stages of the research cycle, there is increasing demand for training that meets the needs of this diverse population. To help meet this demand the National Institute for Health Research Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care, Yorkshire and Humber, worked with members of the public to develop a bespoke training package. The University of Huddersfield’s Public Partnership Group were invited to host the training and undertake an independent evaluation. Methods Participatory action research was used to structure the evaluation, such that participants in the training and public members of the evaluation team were co-collaborators with a robust, significant and visible share in the process. This is evidenced by public team members’ roles in undertaking the majority of data gathering, including surveys, non-participant observation and interviews, and analysis, engaging in all reflective discussions, leading on producing a formal report and contributing significant sections of this paper. The evaluation was approved by a University ethics panel. Public involvement consisted of the 13 participants who received the training, and 3 of the 6 members of the evaluation team. Data collection took place between November 2017 and March 2018. Results The evaluation found that participants understood more about the research process from attending the training, gaining greater confidence in their ability to volunteer to get involved. It also highlighted the difficulties of meeting the training needs of a diverse group with varying experiences and expectations. Skilful facilitation was needed to maintain pace, whilst engaging people with different levels of interest and knowledge. The management of the environment to maximise comfort and involvement was important. Early feedback to the delivery team enabled timely updating of the package. Involvement in the evaluation was initially daunting for the three public members of the team, but hugely enjoyable and fulfilling, as well as enriching the process and outcomes. In particular, public involvement in the analysis and interpretation stages increased the authenticity of the evaluation findings. Conclusions This evaluation validated the training package and demonstrated the value and impact of Public Involvement at all levels in research. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-8547394c768d413388700f37422dedb02022-12-22T00:23:30ZengBMCResearch Involvement and Engagement2056-75292019-06-015111010.1186/s40900-019-0151-5Effective involvement: a report on the evaluation of a research awareness training package for public involvement in health researchCatherine Richardson0Ilyas Akhtar1Christine Smith2Amanda Edmondson3Alison Morris4Janet Hargreaves5Christine Rhodes6Jo Taylor7Public Partnership Group, School of Human & Health Sciences, University of HuddersfieldPublic Partnership Group, School of Human & Health Sciences, University of HuddersfieldCenter for Applied Research in Health, School of Human & Health Sciences, University of HuddersfieldCenter for Applied Research in Health, School of Human & Health Sciences, University of HuddersfieldPublic Partnership Group, School of Human & Health Sciences, University of HuddersfieldPublic Partnership Group, School of Human & Health Sciences, University of HuddersfieldPublic Partnership Group, School of Human & Health Sciences, University of HuddersfieldDepartment of Health Sciences, University of YorkAbstract Background As the role of Patient and Public Involvement contributors expands to all stages of the research cycle, there is increasing demand for training that meets the needs of this diverse population. To help meet this demand the National Institute for Health Research Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care, Yorkshire and Humber, worked with members of the public to develop a bespoke training package. The University of Huddersfield’s Public Partnership Group were invited to host the training and undertake an independent evaluation. Methods Participatory action research was used to structure the evaluation, such that participants in the training and public members of the evaluation team were co-collaborators with a robust, significant and visible share in the process. This is evidenced by public team members’ roles in undertaking the majority of data gathering, including surveys, non-participant observation and interviews, and analysis, engaging in all reflective discussions, leading on producing a formal report and contributing significant sections of this paper. The evaluation was approved by a University ethics panel. Public involvement consisted of the 13 participants who received the training, and 3 of the 6 members of the evaluation team. Data collection took place between November 2017 and March 2018. Results The evaluation found that participants understood more about the research process from attending the training, gaining greater confidence in their ability to volunteer to get involved. It also highlighted the difficulties of meeting the training needs of a diverse group with varying experiences and expectations. Skilful facilitation was needed to maintain pace, whilst engaging people with different levels of interest and knowledge. The management of the environment to maximise comfort and involvement was important. Early feedback to the delivery team enabled timely updating of the package. Involvement in the evaluation was initially daunting for the three public members of the team, but hugely enjoyable and fulfilling, as well as enriching the process and outcomes. In particular, public involvement in the analysis and interpretation stages increased the authenticity of the evaluation findings. Conclusions This evaluation validated the training package and demonstrated the value and impact of Public Involvement at all levels in research.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40900-019-0151-5Co-productionPublic involvementPPIParticipatory researchResearch training service users and carers |
| spellingShingle | Catherine Richardson Ilyas Akhtar Christine Smith Amanda Edmondson Alison Morris Janet Hargreaves Christine Rhodes Jo Taylor Effective involvement: a report on the evaluation of a research awareness training package for public involvement in health research Research Involvement and Engagement Co-production Public involvement PPI Participatory research Research training service users and carers |
| title | Effective involvement: a report on the evaluation of a research awareness training package for public involvement in health research |
| title_full | Effective involvement: a report on the evaluation of a research awareness training package for public involvement in health research |
| title_fullStr | Effective involvement: a report on the evaluation of a research awareness training package for public involvement in health research |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effective involvement: a report on the evaluation of a research awareness training package for public involvement in health research |
| title_short | Effective involvement: a report on the evaluation of a research awareness training package for public involvement in health research |
| title_sort | effective involvement a report on the evaluation of a research awareness training package for public involvement in health research |
| topic | Co-production Public involvement PPI Participatory research Research training service users and carers |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40900-019-0151-5 |
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