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Title: Credibility and the ‘professionalised’ lay expert: Reflections on the dilemmas and opportunities of public involvement in health research
Author: Thompson, J., Bissell, P., Cooper, C., Armitage, C. and Barber, R.
Date Published: 2012
Reference: Health 2012 Nov;16(6):602-18. doi: 10.1177/1363459312441008. Epub 2012 Apr 25
Are service users or carers authors: No/Not Known

Abstract:

This article explores the experience and expertise that members of the public bring to research. It is based on the findings from a set of interviews with patients and carers involved in research within the National Cancer Research Network. The interviewees highlighted specific forms of expertise that they brought to their involvement role, which were above and beyond their experience of the condition. They thought these additional areas of expertise gave them credibility and legitimacy to be involved. Some interviewees also seemed to have become professionalised in patient and public involvement. The authors reflect on the implications for involvement.

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Categories: health
public health
social care
reflecting on public involvement in research
journal article

Date Entered: 2012/09/04

Date Edited: 2012/11/21

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