How to involve the public in knowledge mobilisation: insights from the NIHR

Description:

Public involvement in research can enhance its reach, quality, and impact. Members of the public are often actively engaged in the early stages of the research cycle, in study design, for example. But in the latter stages, including dissemination of results and implementation, public involvement can be neglected.

In this Collection, we argue that working with members of the public throughout the research cycle supports effective knowledge mobilisation. The Collection includes practical advice about how to do this and highlights key points raised in a recent NIHR webinar (Mobilising research knowledge with members of the public: The challenges and opportunities). It combines insights from research and practice. The information will be useful for researchers and members of the public working together to co-produce research, mobilise and implement findings, and demonstrate impact.

This is the first in a series of Collections, which will bring together best evidence and practice in knowledge mobilisation.