The public and patient involvement imperative in Ireland: Building on policy drivers

• DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.1038409
• Publication Date: 2022-11-10T07:12:41Z
• Authors: Meghan Gilfoyle; Anne MacFarlane; Ailish Hannigan; Vikram Niranjan; Zoe Hughes; Jon Salsberg
• Keywords: Conceptual framework

What can we learn from the history of Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) in healthcare research across global jurisdictions? Depending on region context, terminology heritage involvement vary. In this paper, draw traditions to explore dominant themes key considerations critiques pertaining PPI order inform a culture shift Ireland. We then describe Ireland present case for combining methodological imperatives with policy drivers support encourage meaningful involvement. Specifically, propose that be enriched by theory processes participatory health (PHR); implementation requires concurrent capacity building. conclude call Irish researchers (authors paper included) consider conceptual complexities nuances approach build driving contribute international evidence base culture. funders reflect on: (1) rich literature PHR as resource enacting PPI; (2) roots origins varying methods; (3) how community/patient groups lead research; (4) co-learning partnership synergy create space both academic community expertise; (5) importance using standardized reporting tools.