The I in COVID: The importance of community and patient involvement in COVID-19 research
Anenta Ratneswaren
Abstract
The call for community and patient involvement in the COVID-19 response is yet to be heard and answered. There are practical and ethical reasons for researchers not to neglect patient and public involvement (PPI), which has become an important cornerstone of UK-based clinical research. There has been a commendable effort towards driving evidence-based research, particularly through clinical trials in the UK. This article presents a brief background to PPI and points for consideration for clinical researchers currently active in or planning COVID-19 research.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)MedicineCornerstone2019-20 coronavirus outbreakNeglectSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Clinical trialPublic involvementPandemicAlternative medicineFamily medicineNursingPublic relationsPathologyOutbreakVisual artsPolitical scienceDiseaseArtInfectious disease (medical specialty)Mental Health and Patient InvolvementHealth Policy Implementation ScienceEmpathy and Medical Education