Studying How Patient Engagement Influences Research: A Mixed Methods Study.
Patient
; 17(4): 379-395, 2024 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
There is evidence supporting the value of patient engagement (PE) in research to patients and researchers. However, there is little research evidence on the influence of PE throughout the entire research process as well as the outcomes of research engagement. The purpose of our study is to add to this evidence.METHODS:
We used a convergent mixed method design to guide the integration of our survey data and observation data to assess the influence of PE in two groups, comprising patient research partners (PRPs), clinicians, and researchers. A PRP led one group (PLG) and an academic researcher led the other (RLG). Both groups were given the same research question and tasked to design and conduct an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)-related patient preference study. We administered validated evaluation tools at three points and observed PE in the two groups conducting the IBD study.RESULTS:
PRPs in both groups took on many operational roles and influenced all stages of the IBD-related qualitative study launch, design, implementation, and knowledge translation. PRPs provided more clarity on the study design, target population, inclusion-exclusion criteria, data collection approach, and the results. PRPs helped operationalize the project question, develop study material and data collection instruments, collect data, and present the data in a relevant and understandable manner to the patient community. The synergy of collaborative partnership resulted in two projects that were patient-centered, meaningful, understandable, legitimate, rigorous, adaptable, feasible, ethical and transparent, timely, and sustainable.CONCLUSION:
Collaborative and meaningful engagement of patients and researchers can influence all stages of qualitative research including design and approach, and outputs.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Contexto en salud:
1_ASSA2030
Problema de salud:
1_geracao_evidencia_conhecimento
Asunto principal:
Participación del Paciente
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Proyectos de Investigación
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Enfermedades Inflamatorias del Intestino
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Investigación Cualitativa
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Patient
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Canadá