The concepts of patient and public involvement (PPI) have been recognized and linked with quality in health services internationally and in Europe. In England, for more than a decade, NHS policies have increasingly quoted patient-centred services. Limited evidence exists about the implementation of PPI policies and strategies within organisations; three studies only have explored health profess...

Abstract Background Increasing the accessibility of public and patient involvement (PPI) in health research for people from diverse backgrounds is important ensuring all voices are heard represented. Critiques PPI being dominated by ‘the usual suspects’ reflect concerns over barriers to faced minority groups or non-professional backgrounds. Yet, what has received less attention how undertaking ...

conclusions patient and public participation in kashan hospitals are not adhered well. as the patient has an important role in improving the quality of services, more use of mass media especially local newspapers, hospital websites, and training programs are suggested to inform both the patients and public on their rights and roles in improving the healthcare services. background in the recent ...