Staniszewska, Sophie, Denegri, Simon, Matthews, Rachel and Minogue, Virginia (2018) Reviewing progress in public involvement in NIHR research : developing and implementing a new vision for the future. BMJ Open, 8 . e017124. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017124

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Abstract

Objectives

To review the progress of public involvement (PPI) in NIHR (National Institute for Health Research) research, identify barriers and enablers, reflect on the influence of PPI on the wider health research system in the UK and internationally and develop a vision for public involvement in research for 2025. The developing evidence base, growing institutional commitment and public involvement activity highlight its growth as a significant international social movement.

Design

The ‘Breaking Boundaries Review’ was commissioned by the Department of Health. An expert advisory panel was convened. Data sources included: an online survey, international evidence sessions, workshop events, open submission of documents and supporting materials and existing systematic reviews. Thematic analysis identified key themes. NVivo was used for data management. The themes informed the report’s vision, mission and recommendations, published as ‘Going the Extra Mile—Improving the health and the wealth of the nation through public involvement in research’. The Review is now being implemented across the NIHR.

Results

This paper reports the Review findings, the first of its type internationally. A range of barriers and enablers to progress were identified, including attitudes, resources, infrastructure, training and support and leadership. The importance of evidence to underpin practice and continuous improvement emerged. Co-production was identified as a concept central to strengthening public involvement in the future. The Vision and Mission are supported by four suggested measures of success, reach, refinement, relevance and relationships.

Conclusions

The NIHR is the first funder of its size and importance globally to review its approach to public involvement. While significant progress has been made, there is a need to consolidate progress and accelerate the spread of effective practice, drawing on evidence. The outcomes of the Review are being implemented across the NIHR. The findings and recommendations have transferability for other organisations, countries and individuals.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Public health -- Research -- Citizen participation, Evidence-based medicine
Journal or Publication Title:	BMJ Open
Publisher:	BMJ
ISSN:	2044-6055
Official Date:	30 July 2018
Dates:	Date Event 30 July 2018 Published 18 April 2018 Accepted
Date of first compliant deposit:	11 May 2018
Volume:	8
Article Number:	e017124
DOI:	10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017124
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Open Access
RIOXX Funder/Project Grant:	Project/Grant ID RIOXX Funder Name Funder ID UNSPECIFIED [NIHR] National Institute for Health Research http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100000272
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