Public Involvement in the Evaluation of Local Government Public Health Interventions in the UK: Lessons From PHIRST Insight.

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how public involvement can enhance the evaluation of local government public health interventions.
• Public partners contributed to study design.
• Data collection materials were developed and refined with public input.
• Topic guides were co-created to ensure relevance.
• Public involvement significantly improved the study design.
• Collaboration led to more relevant evaluation tools.
• Feedback from public partners enhanced data collection processes.