Taking guidance from parents involved in a longitudinal birth cohort – the ROLO family advisory committee
Abstract Background The ROLO Study (Randomised cOntrol trial of a Low glycaemic index diet in pregnancy to prevent macrosomia) was a randomised control trial conducted between 2007 and 2011 to examine if a low glycaemic index (GI) diet could reduce the incidence of macrosomia. The ROLO Family Adviso...
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| author | N. M. Walsh E. C. O’Brien A. A. Geraghty D. F. Byrne A. Whelan S. Reilly S. Murray C. Reilly E. Adams P. M. Farnan F. M. McAuliffe |
| author_facet | N. M. Walsh E. C. O’Brien A. A. Geraghty D. F. Byrne A. Whelan S. Reilly S. Murray C. Reilly E. Adams P. M. Farnan F. M. McAuliffe |
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| description | Abstract Background The ROLO Study (Randomised cOntrol trial of a Low glycaemic index diet in pregnancy to prevent macrosomia) was a randomised control trial conducted between 2007 and 2011 to examine if a low glycaemic index (GI) diet could reduce the incidence of macrosomia. The ROLO Family Advisory Committee is a self-selected group of parents who are involved in the longitudinal follow-up of the ROLO Study. The committee was established in 2017 and the goal is to achieve a partnership between ROLO families and researchers, leading to improved research quality, relevance, and outcomes. This research method is termed “Public and patient involvement (PPI)” and describes how researchers collaborate and engage with the public in order to make research more relevant to them. Methods The ROLO study mothers and children have been prospectively followed-up at multiple time points post-pregnancy. In October 2017, all women were invited to join the ROLO Family Advisory Committee via email or via advertisement on the ROLO Study Facebook page. Fathers and other guardians of the study children were also invited to join. Two annual meetings with the research team and parents were held in 2018 and 2019. The meetings were recorded, transcribed verbatim by researchers, and thematically analysed. Results Parents provided opinions on the areas they felt should be explored within the ROLO study using information that was collected up to the current follow-up point. They also shared views on research interests which were of importance to them. These topics included; child mental health, fussy eating in childhood and healthy eating policies in schools. Mothers were much more concerned about factors which influenced their child’s health rather than their own. Incorporating an element of PPI to this study was found to be a positive learning experience for participants and researchers. Conclusion The involvement of parents has enriched the research agenda at the UCD Perinatal Research Centre. We will continue to engage with the parents of the ROLO Study and plan to involve the children to explore their opinions at the next opportunity. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-de77d6d72d7f43e3b70c577e2ec5a4b42022-12-21T22:40:37ZengBMCResearch Involvement and Engagement2056-75292020-04-01611810.1186/s40900-020-00200-xTaking guidance from parents involved in a longitudinal birth cohort – the ROLO family advisory committeeN. M. Walsh0E. C. O’Brien1A. A. Geraghty2D. F. Byrne3A. Whelan4S. Reilly5S. Murray6C. Reilly7E. Adams8P. M. Farnan9F. M. McAuliffe10UCD Perinatal Research Centre, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, National Maternity HospitalUCD Perinatal Research Centre, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, National Maternity HospitalUCD Perinatal Research Centre, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, National Maternity HospitalUCD Perinatal Research Centre, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, National Maternity HospitalUCD Perinatal Research Centre, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, National Maternity HospitalUCD Perinatal Research Centre, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, National Maternity HospitalUCD Perinatal Research Centre, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, National Maternity HospitalUCD Perinatal Research Centre, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, National Maternity HospitalUCD Perinatal Research Centre, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, National Maternity HospitalUCD Perinatal Research Centre, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, National Maternity HospitalUCD Perinatal Research Centre, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, National Maternity HospitalAbstract Background The ROLO Study (Randomised cOntrol trial of a Low glycaemic index diet in pregnancy to prevent macrosomia) was a randomised control trial conducted between 2007 and 2011 to examine if a low glycaemic index (GI) diet could reduce the incidence of macrosomia. The ROLO Family Advisory Committee is a self-selected group of parents who are involved in the longitudinal follow-up of the ROLO Study. The committee was established in 2017 and the goal is to achieve a partnership between ROLO families and researchers, leading to improved research quality, relevance, and outcomes. This research method is termed “Public and patient involvement (PPI)” and describes how researchers collaborate and engage with the public in order to make research more relevant to them. Methods The ROLO study mothers and children have been prospectively followed-up at multiple time points post-pregnancy. In October 2017, all women were invited to join the ROLO Family Advisory Committee via email or via advertisement on the ROLO Study Facebook page. Fathers and other guardians of the study children were also invited to join. Two annual meetings with the research team and parents were held in 2018 and 2019. The meetings were recorded, transcribed verbatim by researchers, and thematically analysed. Results Parents provided opinions on the areas they felt should be explored within the ROLO study using information that was collected up to the current follow-up point. They also shared views on research interests which were of importance to them. These topics included; child mental health, fussy eating in childhood and healthy eating policies in schools. Mothers were much more concerned about factors which influenced their child’s health rather than their own. Incorporating an element of PPI to this study was found to be a positive learning experience for participants and researchers. Conclusion The involvement of parents has enriched the research agenda at the UCD Perinatal Research Centre. We will continue to engage with the parents of the ROLO Study and plan to involve the children to explore their opinions at the next opportunity.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40900-020-00200-xPatient and public involvementEngagementPPIChildrenEating behaviour |
| spellingShingle | N. M. Walsh E. C. O’Brien A. A. Geraghty D. F. Byrne A. Whelan S. Reilly S. Murray C. Reilly E. Adams P. M. Farnan F. M. McAuliffe Taking guidance from parents involved in a longitudinal birth cohort – the ROLO family advisory committee Research Involvement and Engagement Patient and public involvement Engagement PPI Children Eating behaviour |
| title | Taking guidance from parents involved in a longitudinal birth cohort – the ROLO family advisory committee |
| title_full | Taking guidance from parents involved in a longitudinal birth cohort – the ROLO family advisory committee |
| title_fullStr | Taking guidance from parents involved in a longitudinal birth cohort – the ROLO family advisory committee |
| title_full_unstemmed | Taking guidance from parents involved in a longitudinal birth cohort – the ROLO family advisory committee |
| title_short | Taking guidance from parents involved in a longitudinal birth cohort – the ROLO family advisory committee |
| title_sort | taking guidance from parents involved in a longitudinal birth cohort the rolo family advisory committee |
| topic | Patient and public involvement Engagement PPI Children Eating behaviour |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40900-020-00200-x |
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