RDS guide: The difference between public involvement and qualitative methods

There are similarities in both the ways patient and public involvement (PPI) and qualitative research activities are conducted, and the language used to describe them. Because of this, the distinction between the two can sometimes be blurred. These similarities can cause confusion for those writing grant applications and for those reviewing them. This guide aims to: This document does not set out to describe how to ‘do’ PPI or qualitative research, nor to cover all instances where the public can contribute to research. RDS advisers can provide specific and in-depth support for the development and conduct of PPI and qualitative activities in research applications. Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) PPI is the inclusion of patients and non-patients (potential patients, carers, supporters, people who use health and social care services, the general public) in designing, prioritising, conducting and disseminating health and social care research. The NIHR defines public involvement in r

There are similarities in both the ways patient and public involvement (PPI) and qualitative research activities are conducted, and the language used to describe them. Because of this, the distinction between the two can sometimes be blurred. These similarities can cause confusion for those writing grant applications and for those reviewing them. This guide aims to: This document does not set out to describe how to ‘do’ PPI or qualitative research, nor to cover all instances where the public can contribute to research. RDS advisers can provide specific and in-depth support for the development