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Public Involvement in Research
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 34 hours
  • Course by Imperial College London
  • Offered by

About

This course focuses on participatory approaches in research, known as 'public involvement' in the UK. You'll specifically, consider why citizens and patients would be involved in research and explore participatory approaches across and within the research cycle in more detail, diving into questions such as: - what kinds of participation can be undertaken at each of the 7 stages of the cycle? - how can you utilise participation in research? - what examples of using participatory approaches exist in research? While this course, as with the rest of the specialisation, focuses on public health and ways of involving citizens and patients across and within the research cycle, these concepts apply to other disciplines and kinds of research too. So, you don't have to be a public health specialist or work in healthcare to gain insight from this course. If you would like to learn more about the theories and core principles of participation within a public health context, we suggest taking Introduction to Participatory Approaches in Public Health. If you're planning a research project and want to include participatory approaches, explore our course Applying Participatory Approaches in Public Health Settings.

Modules

Welcome

    • 5 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Nice to meet you!

5 Readings

  • About Imperial College London
  • Meet the Participatory Approaches Team
  • How to Be Successful in this Course
  • Grading Policy
  • Glossary

Lesson 1: Public Involvement

    • 2 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 5 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Critical Reflection: Differences and Similarities Between Public Involvement and Co-Production

1 Discussions

  • Applying Public Involvement to Other Public Health Research

2 Videos

  • What is Public Involvement and Co-production?
  • Hearing Birdsong Project – Interview (Anna & Jean)

4 Readings

  • Cancer Research UK Imperial Centre: PPI
  • About the Hearing Birdsong Project
  • Feedback Critical Reflection: Differences and Similarities Between Public Involvement and Co-Production
  • Optional Reading - The Participatory 'Zeitgeist'

Lesson 1: Role of Public Involvement and Co-production in the First Stage of the Research Cycle (Identifying and Prioritising)

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Plugin
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2 Videos

  • Introduction to the research cycle
  • James Lind Alliance (JLA) Priority Setting Partnership Interview

3 Readings

  • Reviewing the Research Cycle
  • Introducing the James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership
  • Feedback: Prioritising: How Do Your Priorities Compare?

Lesson 2: Role of Public Involvement and Co-production in the Second (Designing and Managing) and Third (Funding and Commissioning) Stages of the Research Cycle

    • 1 Videos
    • 5 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Informing the Design and Management of a Study

2 Discussions

  • Reflection on Interview
  • Funding and Commissioning of a Study

1 Videos

  • Marney Williams on Research Cycle Stages 2 and 3

5 Readings

  • Introduction to the Interview with Marney Williams
  • Feedback: Reflection on interview
  • Informing the Design & Management of a Study
  • Feedback: Informing the Design and Management of a Study
  • Feedback: Funding and Commissioning of a Study

Lesson 1: Role of Public Involvement and Co-production in the Fourth (Undertaking and Analysing) Stage of the Research Cycle

    • 1 Videos
    • 7 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 5 Plugin
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1 Discussions

  • Zooniverse Citizen Science Project

1 Videos

  • The IMPRESS project – Interview with Jill Lloyd

7 Readings

  • Practical involvement of patients and citizens in basic research
  • Outlining relevant terminology
  • Collecting and Analysing Qualitative Research
  • Citizen Science: Analysing basic/laboratory research data
  • Feedback on Zooniverse Citizen Science Projects
  • How to involve the public in a Systematic Review?
  • A reminder about ethical approval (in the UK)

Lesson 2: Role of Public Involvement and Co-production in the Fifth (Disseminating) and Sixth (Implementing) Stages of the Research Cycle

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Plugin
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1 Videos

  • Co-producing dissemination of research result project – Interview with Sandra Jayacodi

3 Readings

  • Introduction to co-producing dissemination of research results
  • Communicating scientific knowledge using the 1,000 most common words
  • Feedback on Communicating Scientific Knowledge

Lesson 1: Evaluating Participatory Approaches

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Identify the Impact of Public Involvement in a Study

1 Discussions

  • Using an Evaluation tool

3 Videos

  • Introduction to Measuring Public Involvement and Co-production
  • How are Participatory Approaches Helpful?
  • Evaluation of public involvement – Interview with Jack Jacques

3 Readings

  • Introduction: How are Participatory Approaches Helpful?
  • Introduction to the interview with co-researcher Jack Jacques
  • Example of public involvement in evaluation

End of Course Quiz

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Assessing your Knowledge of Public Involvement and Participation in Research

Further Resources

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Further Resources on Public Involvement in Research

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"Public Involvement in Research" is a dynamic course designed for individuals interested in exploring participatory approaches within the research domain, particularly in public health. Led by Coursera, this foundational course delves into the importance of involving citizens and patients in the research process. Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the various forms of participation that can be integrated at each stage of the research cycle, and how these participatory methods can enhance research outcomes. The course is structured to accommodate a wide audience, not just those in public health or healthcare sectors. It offers practical insights and examples of successful participatory approaches, making it valuable for anyone planning or conducting research in different fields. Over a substantial duration of study, learners will explore key questions such as: - What types of participation are suitable for each stage of the research cycle? - How can participatory methods be effectively utilized in research? - What are some real-world examples of participatory research? For those who wish to delve deeper into the principles of participation within public health, the course recommends additional learning paths, including "Introduction to Participatory Approaches in Public Health" and "Applying Participatory Approaches in Public Health Settings." Available through a Starter subscription, this course is an excellent starting point for anyone looking to incorporate public involvement into their research projects, fostering a more inclusive and effective research environment.

Maria Piggin
Instructors

Maria Piggin

Helen Ward
Instructors

Helen Ward