{
  "abstract": "Background The Public Involvement in Research Impact Toolkit (PIRIT) (Newman, McAlister, Seddon, et al. Public Involvement In Research Impact Toolkit (PIRIT). Cardiff University. 2023 [internet]) supports researchers to integrate effective patient and public involvement throughout a research study. Through one of Lindsey Lodge’s doctoral students, it was evident the value hospice patients and staff could have in supporting their research, however, knowledge of how to effectively establish a PPI group was unknown.Aim The PIRIT Planning Tool was used to guide patient and public involvement (PPI) development and clearly identify how the group could contribute to the student’s research. Use of the tool would guide the type of activity the patient and public involvement group could participate in but also offer scope for contribution to wider organisational activities.Method The PIRIT Planning Tool was completed collaboratively between the student, academic supervisor and director of clinical services to scope potential patient and public involvement activities. A poster advertisement was created, in partnership with the hospice marketing team, and face-to-face discussions held with staff and patients on the role of PPI. Consent was obtained and demographics captured for each forthcoming participant.Results Nine patient and public involvement participants were identified (5 staff, 4 patients). All participants reviewed essential ethics documentation ranging from consent forms, participant information sheets, medical letter templates and interview topic guides for accuracy and accessibility. Feedback was collated into a lay summary and a ‘you said, we did’ activity log was shared with all participants.Conclusion The patient and public involvement contributions supported a successful ethical application and the PIRIT Tracking Tool will now be used to inform the wider organisation of patient and public involvement value. There was consensus across all members around a feeling of inclusivity in ‘ something exciting’. One PPI member reported ‘I didn’t realise research was part of this bit of your life’ – indicating a potential need to support understanding regarding the value of patient and public involvement and research activity within the hospice space.",
  "authors": [
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Lindsey Lodge Hospice and Healthcare, Scunthorpe, UK"
      ],
      "name": "Sarah Hodge"
    }
  ],
  "title": "P-185 Developing a hospice patient and public involvement group through use of the public involvement in research impact toolkit (PIRIT)",
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}