5. Lesson 2 Methods of evaluation

Partner readings

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Topics

  • How to approach evaluation of patient and public involvement
  • Methods of evaluation

Introduction

It should be clear to you by now that evaluating the impact of patient and public involvement in research is rather difficult. Currently "realist evaluation" seems to be the favourite method to address this, so we will explore it and see if it helps.