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A multidimensional conceptual framework for analysing public involvement in health services research
Sandy R Oliver1, Rebecca W Rees, Lorna Clarke-Jones
1Social Science Research Unit, Institute of Education, University of London, UK. s.oliver@ioe.ac.uk
Summary
This study developed a framework to understand public involvement in research agenda setting. It helps policy and practice by analyzing diverse experiences and identifying research gaps.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Public Policy
- Research Management
Background:
- Growing global emphasis on public involvement in research across diverse settings.
- Need for synthesizing collective experiences from research, policy, and reflective literature.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a multidimensional conceptual framework for analyzing public involvement in research agenda setting.
- To derive practical implications for policy and practice from existing knowledge.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature searches of research, policy, and lay networks.
- Application of framework analysis to reports of public involvement in research agenda setting.
Main Results:
- The framework incorporates key elements: participants, initiators, degree of involvement, forum, decision-making methods, context, and theoretical basis.
- Analysis of diverse public involvement reports using the developed framework.
Conclusions:
- The framework aids learning across varied experiences, informing policy and practice.
- Identifies literature gaps to guide future research on public involvement in research agenda setting.
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