Who needs to know?
Public involvement representatives and research teams, who are collaborating together.
What have we found?
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Patient or consumer involvement in research is widely recommended, but few practical experiences have been published.
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The Research Team–Public involvement relationship involves a number of roles, relations and responsibilities when conducting collaborative health research together.
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Potential difficulties or misunderstandings can be prevented through developing a shared understanding of the role of public involvement in research.