Researchers’ experiences with patient engagement in health research: a scoping review and thematic synthesis
Abstract Context Implicating patients in research is gaining popularity around the world and is now the reference of many funding agencies. Understanding these partnerships is necessary to grasp this new reality. The experiences of researchers who have involved patient-partners (PPs) in health resea...
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| author | Marie-Mychèle Pratte Sophie Audette-Chapdelaine Anne-Marie Auger Catherine Wilhelmy Magaly Brodeur |
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| description | Abstract Context Implicating patients in research is gaining popularity around the world and is now the reference of many funding agencies. Understanding these partnerships is necessary to grasp this new reality. The experiences of researchers who have involved patient-partners (PPs) in health research are important for a better understanding of these practices. Objective This study aimed to identify and analyze the existing qualitative scientific literature on the experiences of academic researchers involved in health research with patient engagement (PE). Design A scoping review of the available literature with an inductive thematic synthesis, guided by the methodological framework of Arksey and O’Malley. Data collection A search strategy was developed to include keywords relating to researchers, patient-partners, experiences, and the qualitative methodologies of the targeted studies. Five databases were searched using the EBSCO-host engine. The search results were screened by four reviewers to only include articles written in English on the topic of the experience of academic researchers having worked with PPs in health research based on qualitative studies or mixed-methods studies with a distinct qualitative section. Analysis Articles included were charted for general information. All “results” sections were coded line by line. These codes were organized inductively to form descriptive and analytical themes. This led to the synthesis of the ideas found in the selected articles. Results The search strategy yielded 7616 results, of which 2468 duplicates were removed. The remaining 5148 articles were screened, resulting in the exclusion of 5114 off-topic studies. The remaining 29 full-text articles were evaluated for inclusion from which 5 additional studies were identified. The final selection consisted of 11 articles that met all the criteria. These articles were published between 2009 and 2019. Five general themes inductively emerged from the analysis: the understanding of PE, motivations, contexts, attitudes, and practical aspects of PE that are central to researchers. Conclusion This scoping review provides a better understanding of the experiences of researchers who have implemented patient partnerships in health research projects. Our findings reveal many positive elements central to health researchers’ discourses about PE, but they provide insights into the challenges and postures of resistance. This knowledge can support the development of empirically sound improvements in PE practices. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-977d3ec3f7d5407f80d471e6bec8151c2023-04-16T11:27:47ZengBMCResearch Involvement and Engagement2056-75292023-04-019112310.1186/s40900-023-00431-8Researchers’ experiences with patient engagement in health research: a scoping review and thematic synthesisMarie-Mychèle Pratte0Sophie Audette-Chapdelaine1Anne-Marie Auger2Catherine Wilhelmy3Magaly Brodeur4Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé, Université de SherbrookeFaculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé, Université de SherbrookeFaculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé, Université de SherbrookeComité stratégique patient-partenaire, Centre de Recherche du CHUS, Université de SherbrookeFaculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé, Université de SherbrookeAbstract Context Implicating patients in research is gaining popularity around the world and is now the reference of many funding agencies. Understanding these partnerships is necessary to grasp this new reality. The experiences of researchers who have involved patient-partners (PPs) in health research are important for a better understanding of these practices. Objective This study aimed to identify and analyze the existing qualitative scientific literature on the experiences of academic researchers involved in health research with patient engagement (PE). Design A scoping review of the available literature with an inductive thematic synthesis, guided by the methodological framework of Arksey and O’Malley. Data collection A search strategy was developed to include keywords relating to researchers, patient-partners, experiences, and the qualitative methodologies of the targeted studies. Five databases were searched using the EBSCO-host engine. The search results were screened by four reviewers to only include articles written in English on the topic of the experience of academic researchers having worked with PPs in health research based on qualitative studies or mixed-methods studies with a distinct qualitative section. Analysis Articles included were charted for general information. All “results” sections were coded line by line. These codes were organized inductively to form descriptive and analytical themes. This led to the synthesis of the ideas found in the selected articles. Results The search strategy yielded 7616 results, of which 2468 duplicates were removed. The remaining 5148 articles were screened, resulting in the exclusion of 5114 off-topic studies. The remaining 29 full-text articles were evaluated for inclusion from which 5 additional studies were identified. The final selection consisted of 11 articles that met all the criteria. These articles were published between 2009 and 2019. Five general themes inductively emerged from the analysis: the understanding of PE, motivations, contexts, attitudes, and practical aspects of PE that are central to researchers. Conclusion This scoping review provides a better understanding of the experiences of researchers who have implemented patient partnerships in health research projects. Our findings reveal many positive elements central to health researchers’ discourses about PE, but they provide insights into the challenges and postures of resistance. This knowledge can support the development of empirically sound improvements in PE practices.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40900-023-00431-8Patient and public involvementResearcherPatient engagementExperienceQualitative researchScoping review |
| spellingShingle | Marie-Mychèle Pratte Sophie Audette-Chapdelaine Anne-Marie Auger Catherine Wilhelmy Magaly Brodeur Researchers’ experiences with patient engagement in health research: a scoping review and thematic synthesis Research Involvement and Engagement Patient and public involvement Researcher Patient engagement Experience Qualitative research Scoping review |
| title | Researchers’ experiences with patient engagement in health research: a scoping review and thematic synthesis |
| title_full | Researchers’ experiences with patient engagement in health research: a scoping review and thematic synthesis |
| title_fullStr | Researchers’ experiences with patient engagement in health research: a scoping review and thematic synthesis |
| title_full_unstemmed | Researchers’ experiences with patient engagement in health research: a scoping review and thematic synthesis |
| title_short | Researchers’ experiences with patient engagement in health research: a scoping review and thematic synthesis |
| title_sort | researchers experiences with patient engagement in health research a scoping review and thematic synthesis |
| topic | Patient and public involvement Researcher Patient engagement Experience Qualitative research Scoping review |
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