Table 5.

Summary of research evidence and practice gaps

Review question	Overarching gap	Components
Research evidence gaps	Conceptualize engagement	Define PWLE, standardize terminology, standardize accessible reporting
	Develop resources	Best practice guidelines, concrete tools, process descriptions to increase clarity
	Evaluate engagement	Impact on research, impact on PWLE, impact on researchers, using various methodologies, conducted with PWLE and considering best practices
	Increase diversity	Generate research including representative populations, evaluate impact among diverse PWLE
Implementation gaps	Broader institutional gaps	Sufficient and flexible funding; support of institutions, funders, ethics boards; community collaborations
	Day-to-day practice gaps	Clear, early planning; building relationships/rapport; training and mentorship; increased diversity; PWLE at leadership levels

Note. PWLE people with lived experience