Publications by authors named "George Kiossoglou"
Background And Context: Involving people with lived experience of health conditions and the public (consumers) in health research is supported by policy, practice and research funding schemes. However, consumer involvement programmes in discovery-based preclinical research settings are uncommon. Few formal evaluations of these programmes are reported in the literature.
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- The paper discusses the importance of consumer involvement in cancer research and aims to synthesize experiences from a project focused on developing a personalized care plan template through co-design.
- Reflections from consumers, project staff, and researchers revealed three key themes: building relationships, assessing the value of consumer involvement, and identifying challenges faced during the project.
- Practical strategies for successful partnerships include setting clear expectations, involving experienced consumers, scheduling regular meetings, and addressing issues like power imbalances and diversity.