The role of public and patient involvement in Clinical Commissioning Groups
2014 Conference
Abstract: There is growing interest in public and patient involvement in all aspects of healthcare in the UK. However, little is known about the role of public and patient involvement within the new structures of Clinical Commissioning Groups and their decision-making processes. Public and patient involvement in decision-making within healthcare is thought to result in more responsive services and improved health outcomes. However, questions arise around the meaning and nature of ‘involvement’ and how it is established or what impact it may have.
This case study of a Clinical Commissioning Group aims to explore the involvement of public and patients in decision-making around healthcare services. The original idea for this study emerged from a discussion between a public member of the Clinical Commissioning Group board and the researchers.
Two types of meetings in which there is public and patient involvement are observed by researchers over a nine month period: Clinical Commissioning Group board meetings and public and patient group meetings. In particular, the researchers are looking at who attends meetings, agenda items, actions discussed and taken, and interactions between Clinical Commissioning Group board members and members of the public.
Members of the public and patients who are involved in this Clinical Commissioning Group have participated in the design, data collection and analysis of this research. Findings from the study are anticipated to be presented to the Clinical Commissioning Group and to public and patient members in a written report and via slide presentations.
Authors
Boaz ~ Annette
Annette Boaz is a Reader in Health Care Research in the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, Kingston University and St George’s, University of London. She has taught patient and public involvement (PPI) to NHS staff and researchers, advised researchers on PPI through the London Research Design Service and contributed to a research handbook on PPI for health professionals.
View all articles by this authorChambers ~ Mary
Mary Chambers is Professor of Mental Health Nursing and Director of the Centre for Public Engagement in the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, Kingston University and St George’s, University of London. Mary has a long history of patient and public involvement in both education and research.
View all articles by this authorO'Shea ~ Alison
Ali O’Shea, Research Associate, has worked in the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Education, Kingston University and St George’s, University of London since October 2013. She is working on an observational study of patient and public involvement (PPI) in a Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). Previously she has worked with patients and the public, conducting evaluations of healthcare services.
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