Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 3, 2026
14:43
A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting
Published on: January 12, 2018
Balancing Trade-Offs in Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement in Rapid Evaluation: Reflections and Lessons
Pei Li Ng1, Raj Mehta2, Angus I G Ramsay1
1Research Department of Behavioural Science and Health, Institute of Epidemiology and Healthcare, University College London, London, UK.
Summary
Meaningful patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) in rapid evaluations is achievable with intentional planning and strong collaboration. Effective PPIE balances depth, inclusivity, and relationships for maximum impact in fast-paced research.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE)
- Rapid Evaluation Methodologies
Background:
- Patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) is crucial for high-quality health research.
- Limited guidance exists for sustaining PPIE in rapid evaluations with tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To reflect on PPIE development within the NIHR Rapid Service Evaluation Team (RSET).
- To identify practical lessons for balancing PPIE influence, feasibility, and equity in time-pressured research.
Main Methods:
- Practice-based critical reflection using internal documentation and evaluation data from 13 rapid evaluations (2018-2026).
- Utilized the International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Spectrum to map PPIE approaches across three developmental phases.
- Highlighted trade-offs encountered in PPIE practice.
Main Results:
- Initial PPIE was meaningful but ad hoc, limited by resources.
- Matured approaches included a PPIE panel, tailored involvement, and earlier engagement.
- Negotiated trade-offs: Depth vs. Speed, Inclusivity vs. Practicality, Consistency vs. Flexibility, Relationship-building vs. Time, Value vs. Feasibility.
Conclusions:
- Intentional planning, contextual responsiveness, and strong collaboration enable meaningful PPIE in rapid evaluations.
- Effective PPIE prioritizes relationships and influence where most valuable, rather than full co-production.
- Offers transferable lessons for PPIE in fast-paced research settings.
Related Concept Videos
01:13Patient-centered Care
Patient-centered care involves delivering care beyond inpatient hospitalization. Reflective practice can enhance a patient-centered approach. Reflective practice is a process of reasoning that considers all aspects of the present situation, including practicalities, learning from personal practice, and consideration of patient needs. Patients appreciate care decisions made while considering their input. Involving the patient in their care provides the patient with a sense of contribution rather...
01:30Ethical Dilemmas II
Resolving an ethical dilemma in healthcare involves a systematic approach that considers every aspect of the issue, respecting both the patient's needs and values and the healthcare professional's ethical obligations. Here are potential steps to resolve an ethical dilemma:
01:20Nursing Process for Patient and Caregiver Teaching III: Evaluation and Documentation
Evaluation of the teaching process enables the nurse to determine if the patient's learning needs were met and if training was effective. If the expected outcomes are not met, the care plan is revised, and additional education or reinforcement is provided. Nurses can ask questions after the session or obtain feedback to assess the patient's understanding of the topic.
Nurses can use several methods to evaluate patient outcomes. For example, oral questions can assess cognitive learning, patient...
Nurses can use several methods to evaluate patient outcomes. For example, oral questions can assess cognitive learning, patient...
01:25Role of Communication in the Nursing Process II: Planning and Implementation
Several factors are considered while creating a patient's care plan. Motivation is a factor in improving communication, and patients often require encouragement to try different approaches involving significant change. It is essential to involve the patient and family in decisions about the plan of care to determine whether the suggested methods are acceptable. Consider meeting critical comfort and safety needs before introducing new communication methods and techniques. Allow adequate time for...
01:15Nursing Evaluation
The evaluation stage signals the end of the nursing process. The nurse gathers evaluative data to assess whether or not the patient has attained the expected results. Whereas the nurse collects data in the nursing assessment to identify the patient's health concerns, the evaluation stage data determines if the indicated health issues are resolved. Evaluative data collection includes two sections: the data acquired to evaluate patient outcomes and the time criteria for data collection.
Section...
Section...
01:23Types of Biopharmaceutical Studies: Controlled and Non-Controlled Approaches
Biopharmaceutical studies constitute a vital field aiming to enhance drug delivery methods and refine therapeutic approaches, drawing upon diverse interdisciplinary knowledge. In research methodologies, the choice between controlled and non-controlled studies significantly influences the study's reliability and accuracy.
Non-controlled studies, commonly employed for initial exploration, lack a control group, rendering them susceptible to biases and external influences. In contrast, controlled...
Non-controlled studies, commonly employed for initial exploration, lack a control group, rendering them susceptible to biases and external influences. In contrast, controlled...