Table 4.

Managing PIR activity throughout a project

Public involvement initiation	Building reciprocal relationships	Co‐learning	Assessment and feedback
Identification of recruitment process for PIR members using person specification; Where possible utilize existing networks	Negotiate and agree responsibilities within project	Tailored training about: research activities care context reflection process Undertaken at start and during project, as required	Agree inbuilt internal evaluation process Regular whole PIR team and site meetings Use of a template to facilitate reflection on fieldwork activity
Identification of prior relevant experience re public involvement activity recruitment of participants experience in care setting	Establish regular meetings for site team
Clear role definition articulated and agreed	Provide ongoing support at different levels in project: whole team site team (if required) fieldwork visits