Patient issues in health research and quality of care: an inventory and data synthesis.

Aim: The purpose of this review is to generate an inventory of issues that matter from a patient perspective in health research and quality of care. From these issues, criteria will be elicited to support patient(s) (groups) in their role as advisor or advocate when appraising health research, health policy and quality of health care.

Background: Literature shows that patients are beginning to develop their own voice and agenda's with issues in order to be prepared for the collaboration with professionals.