Patient and public involvement in randomised clinical trials: a mixed-methods study of a clinical trials unit to identify good practice, barriers and facilitators.
Lucy Ellen SelmanClare ClementMargaret DouglasKeith DouglasJodi TaylorChris MetcalfeJ Athene LaneJeremy HorwoodPublished in: Trials (2021)
While highly valuable, PPI in trials is currently variable. PPI representatives are recruited informally, may not be provided with any training and are paid inconsistently across trials. Study findings can help optimise PPI in trials and ensure researchers and public contributors are adequately supported.