Table 2 Principles of effective involvement agreed by service users
From: A co-produced method to involve service users in research: the SUCCESS model
Service users said that effective involvement should: | • Follow values and ways of working chosen by service users |
• Exhibit a culture which is inclusive and equally values the contributions of all participants including service users and researchers | |
• Be well resourced (including travel and carer costs, support, training) | |
• Be accessible (including venue, location, language, information, format) | |
• Ensure mutual communication and feedback | |
• Provide clarity about roles and responsibilities | |
• Be a process which is relevant to all involved |