Table 5 Stage of research where PPI is perceived as most beneficial (n = 17)
Stages of the research process | Beneficial | Neither beneficial nor unhelpful | Not beneficial | Don’t know, N/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dissemination | 13 (76%) | 4 (24%) | 0 | 0 |
Facilitating uptake of research findings | 11 (65%) | 5 (29%) | 1 (6%) | 0 |
Applying for funding | 11 (65%) | 3 (17.6%) | 1 (6%) | 0 |
Recruitment of study participants | 9 (53%) | 3 (17.6%) | 4 (24%) | 1 (6%) |
Priority setting | 7 (41%) | 2 (11.7) | 5 (29%) | 3 (17.6%) |
Study design and procedures | 6 (35%) | 4 (24%) | 5 (29%) | 2 (11.7) |
Data analysis | 5 (29%) | 3 (17.6%) | 7 (41%) | 2 (11.7) |
Data collection | 4 (24%) | 4 (24%) | 7 (41%) | 2 (11.7) |