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Ruth Stewart¹, Kristin Liabo

¹The Centre for Anthropological Research, University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa. r.stewart@ioe.ac.uk

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Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) in health research is crucial for improving studies. This article proposes integrating patient expertise with researcher and policymaker expertise for optimal research quality and relevance.

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Health Services Research
Patient and Public Involvement (PPI)

Background:

UK health research funders increasingly require applicants to detail patient and public involvement (PPI).
PPI is often conceptualized as a hierarchy, potentially undervaluing clinical and academic expertise.
Traditional PPI models can create tension between researchers and the public they aim to involve.

Purpose of the Study:

To challenge the hierarchical model of PPI in health research.
To propose an alternative model that integrates diverse forms of expertise.
To optimize research quality and relevance through collaborative expertise.

Main Methods:

Critical analysis of existing PPI frameworks.
Development of a new conceptual model for PPI.
Argument for the integration of patient, researcher, and policymaker expertise.

Main Results:

The traditional PPI ladder model may not be optimal for integrating diverse expertise.
An alternative model is proposed where research and expertise are central.
Valuing and integrating patient, researcher, and policymaker expertise enhances research quality and relevance.

Conclusions:

A collaborative approach, integrating patient, researcher, and policymaker expertise, is superior to hierarchical models.
The proposed model fosters mutual respect and acknowledges the value of each contributor.
This integrated approach is key to maximizing the impact and applicability of health research.