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Table 2 Unpublished training material subjects

From: Formalising the induction of patient and public involvement contributors on trial oversight committees

Theme/Topic

Frequency

Role of a PPI Contributor

11

Explanation of what an oversight committee is

8

Number of meetings to attend

8

Who to contact for more information/support

7

Background to the specific trial under review

6

Key qualities of a PPI Contributor

6

Description of the role of each committee

5

Activity required between meetings

5

Confidentiality

5

Payment/expenses

5

Explanation of what PPI is

4

Non-attendance of meetings

4

Who makes up the membership of the committee

4

Evaluation of involvement (feedback/review)

4

Examples of activity of Contributors may undertake

3

Background to clinical trials

3

What happens at a committee meeting

3

Duration of the committee membership

3

Terms of Reference for the committee

3

Specific training to be completed

3

Trial timeline (from idea conception to results published)

2

Implications of involvement on studies (benefits/tax codes etc.)

2

Location of committee meetings

2

Training predominantly conducted as a face-to-face discussion

2

Importance of Plain English

1

Background to trial design

1

Common challenges to research

1

Developing a proposal

1

Getting your voice heard at meetings

1

Resignation from the committee

1

Safety checks to be completed (e.g. DBS)

1

Application process for committee membership

1

Explanation of what a CTU is

1

Glossary of terms

1