How Can Patients be Involved in Epidemiological Research?

Patients can contribute in numerous ways:

Providing input during the design phase of studies to ensure that the research questions are relevant to their experiences.
Participating in focus groups or advisory panels to offer perspectives on study protocols and methodologies.
Engaging in data collection efforts, such as through the completion of surveys and participation in clinical trials.
Co-authoring research papers and contributing to the dissemination of findings, making the research more accessible to the public.