Include details about the PPI you have already done
Outline how PPI has informed the development of the project so far. For example, involvement in shaping the research project outlined in the application, the study protocol, recruitment plans, data collection tools, information materials, outcome measures, follow-up, intervention design and delivery. Your public contributors can also support you in the development of your PPI strategy.
Include details about how you will continue to involve people throughout your project
Describe your plans for involving patients, carers and the public at each appropriate stage of the research project lifecycle. This might include being involved in recruitment, data collection, analysis, producing study materials, sitting on steering or oversight committees and sharing findings.
Demonstrate your PPI throughout the application
You can (and should) refer to your PPI throughout the application where relevant – for example when detailing the need for this project (your PPI contributors agreed it was important/patients brought it up in clinic), the project endpoints (determined in conjunction with your public contributors) etc etc.
Plan ahead for Stage 2
In the Stage 2 application you will be asked how the PPI will be managed, reported and evaluated. It is not necessary to provide the details for these in Stage 1, but these details are important to have in mind as you consider the role of PPI lead and design your PPI strategy.
Support for PPI Strategy Development
The NIHR Cambridge BRC PPI team is here to support you in the development and delivery of your PPI strategy. We are happy to meet with researchers at any stage of their applications or research projects to provide advice, support or signposting. We also have an extensive network across local and national NIHR infrastructure, research organisations and patient groups to help you find the information you need.
The PPI lead can also review PPI sections of research proposals and arrange for public feedback through the Cambridge University Hospitals Patient and Public Involvement Panel.