Involving patients in research during a pandemic

Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) in research is expected by funders and Research Ethics Committees. 1‐3 The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), in the United Kingdom, states: In this issue of HEX, Berzins and colleagues report a qualitative study in which service users and carers were invited to reflect on their experiences with safety and harm in mental health services. Margaret's perspective emphasizes the importance of the research team member making contact with the participants prior to virtual meetings, to offer technical support and help to instil confidence in the PPI contributor, making them feel comfortable to use the various platforms available.