Patient and public involvement (PPI) case studies for researchers

This collection of short case-studies showcase some interesting methods of involving the public in research, and the difference this can make to each project.

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Working with PPI contributors under 25 years old

Susan Kirkpatrick held a workshop with people aged 16-25 who had themselves experienced a mental health problem, and one young person who had been involved in an experience based co-design project in the past.

Running an ongoing PPI group

Dr Phil Turner facilitates the PPI group of the NIHR Diagnostic Evidence Co-operative (DEC) Oxford.

Attending an existing group to do PPI

James Sheppard needed PPI from people over 80, so he went to his gran’s day care to get it.

Using a blog to get PPI input before a funding application

It can be difficult to get PPI on the development of a grant before funding has been obtained. By using a blog it was possible to get meaningful contributions without incurring any costs, but also to get a wider range of comments and discussion than might have been possible.

Working with PPI Contributors to co-produce a cCBT package

Dr Jane Fossey produced a computerised Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (cCBT) package specifically for carers of people with dementia, in a co-production way.

Running an advisory group

Filippo Bianchi held a two-hour workshop with an advisory group to get their views on research looking to develop a behavioural intervention to help people eat less meat, including getting their assessments of various meat alternatives.