The Evaluating PPI Training: A Resource for Facilitators Launch
On the 22nd of October 2024, the PPI Ignite Network at the University of Galway, The PPI Ignite Network at DCU, Health Research Charities Ireland, PPI Ignite Network at UL, Netwell CASALA and PPI Ignite Network at RCSI co-organised an online seminar as part of the National PPI Ignite Festival, titled "How Do We Demonstrate the Impact of PPI?".
This engaging session brought together experts and stakeholders from various sectors to discuss the important role of evaluation in Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) activities.
The highlight of the seminar was the official launch of a comprehensive PPI training evaluation resource, co-created by members of the PPI Ignite Network. This free and adaptable tool is designed for a wide range of stakeholders, including academic researchers, community organisations, and funders, to enhance their evaluation efforts.
The Evaluating PPI Training: A Resource for Facilitators can be found here: Evaluating PPI Training: A Resource for Facilitators ? PPI Ignite Network
The session facilitated by the programme manager of the PPI Ignite Network at the University of Galway, Martha Killilea, started with guest speaker ?ine Mhic Thaidhg, Research Impact Officer at University of Galway, who provided a broad context on the importance of measuring impact. Dr. Lucy Whiston, programme manager at the PPI Ignite Network in Dublin City University, followed about the co-development of the training evaluation resource and shared her insights on the steps and activities required to develop the tool. Dr. Brendan Dolan, postdoctoral researcher, from the PPI Ignite Network at the University of Galway took participants through the new evaluation tool.
In her heartfelt closing statement, Suzanne Smith from NetwellCASALA, a local partner of the PPI Ignite Network at DCU, conveyed gratitude to the funders whose support made the seminar possible. She also took a moment to acknowledge the invaluable contributions of the three speakers. As the seminar concluded, participants expressed their enthusiasm for the new resource presented and embraced the collaborative approach to enhancing PPI evaluation practices.