Public involvement in research: impact on ethical aspects of research

June 2012 (web links updated July 2014). This resource provides examples of the impact of public involvement in the ethical design and conduct of research.

Authors: Kristina Staley, TwoCan Associates; Maryrose Tarpey, INVOLVE Coordinating Centre; Helen Hayes, INVOLVE Coordinating Centre and Sarah Buckland, INVOLVE Coordinating Centre.

Drawing on findings from three reviews (Brett et al. 2010; Staley 2009; Smith et al. 2008) and more recent literature, this supplement illustrates how public involvement throughout a study can help to make research more ethical.

No. of pages: 8