Implementation and evolution of a citizen council to support patient-oriented pharmacy practice research in Ontario, Canada

Regular evaluation enabled council development that provided pharmacy researchers with a way to explore societal views on strategic and implementation research stages. By tapping into broad, civic knowledge, citizen engagement panels can complement other research engagement activities that include patients who have specific, lived experiences. Greater recognition of engagement types, activities, and associated value, along with resources to support collaborative initiatives, will lead to a more responsive research landscape.