Clinical Gastrointestinal Session
AB040. SOH24AB_104. Feasibility of establishment of a novel public and patient involvement (PPI) panel in multidisciplinary laboratory-based colorectal cancer research
Emma Gorman1, Anastasija Walsh2, Oliver Treacy2,3,4, Aisling Hogan2,5, Aideen Ryan2,3,4,6
1Faculty of Education & Health Services, School of Medicine, University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick, Ireland;
2Nursing and Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Lambe Institute for Translational Research, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland;
3Discipline of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, School of Medicine, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland;
4Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI), School of Medicine, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland;
5Department of Colorectal Surgery, Galway University Hospital, Galway, Ireland;
6CÚRAM, SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
Background: Public and patient involvement (PPI) is described as research carried out “with” or “by” members of the public, rather than “to”, “about” or “for” them, improving quality and relevance of research. While PPI panels are more commonly associated with clinical research, we describe here the novel integration of a PPI panel in a multidisciplinary translational research group focused on discovery of immunotherapeutics in colorectal cancer (CRC).
Methods: A member of the research group undertook training courses in PPI. Particulars including panel duration, budget and number of participants were defined. The local PPI Ignite office was consulted in relation to remuneration, safeguarding, and handling conflict and distress. Documentation including a recruitment poster and person specification was created. The poster was shared through social media, patient advocacy groups and displayed in patient waiting areas. Contact was made with respondents and meetings organised.
Results: A PPI panel to contribute in a laboratory setting has been successfully established by the Galway Academic Intestinal Network (GAIN). Specific definition of the particulars of the project was crucial. The scientist/clinician multidisciplinary collaborative nature of our group proved invaluable for conceptualisation and recruitment. We note a preponderance of female engagement and direct patient experience among respondents.
Conclusions: PPI contribution greatly enhances research. We report our experience of the feasibility of establishment of a novel PPI panel and its engagement with a multidisciplinary translational research group.
Keywords: Colorectal cancer (CRC); immunotherapy; public and patient involvement (PPI); public engagement; translational research
Acknowledgments
Funding: None.
Conflicts of Interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
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doi: 10.21037/map-24-ab040
Cite this abstract as: Gorman E, Walsh A, Treacy O, Hogan A, Ryan A. AB040. SOH24AB_104. Feasibility of establishment of a novel public and patient involvement (PPI) panel in multidisciplinary laboratory-based colorectal cancer research. Mesentery Peritoneum 2024;8:AB040.
