Table 1.

Possible outcomes pertaining to patient and public involvement in research [2]

Patient and public involved

• New skills and knowledge  • Personal development  • Support and friendship  • Enjoyment and satisfaction  • Financial rewards

Researchers

• A better knowledge and understanding of the community  • Enjoyment and satisfaction  • Career benefits  • Challenges to beliefs and attitudes

Research process

• Identifying topics for research  • Shaping the research agenda  • Reshape and clarify the research question  • Improvements in the design of research tools  • Research methods have worked in practice  • Increased participation rates  • Enhanced the quality of the data  • Help engage the target audience, enhance the credibility of the findings