Table 1

Scales for coproduction for (A) PFP; (B) clinical programme; (C) PFP QI skills assessment

RatingDescription
(A)PFP engagement scale
 7Leading an effort; teaching others
 6Taking ownership in a project
 5Actively participating in the work
 4Recognising my part
 3Understanding more deeply how QI, partnership and transparency of data matter
 2Appreciating the value of QI, or I have a voice and value of QI
 1Learning about a project
(B)Programme Coproduction Scale
 7Multiple partners make significant contributions to our team, including leading or co-leading initiatives, generating ideas and partnering to cocreate and coproduce improvement
 61 or 2 partner(s) make significant contributions to our team, including leading or co-leading initiatives, generating ideas and partnering to cocreate and coproduce improvement
 5Partner(s) participate in our team’s work, help us with our projects and support our ideas. Not assuming leadership
 4Beginning to get comfortable involving partner(s) in QI
 3Partner(s) in training, not yet started
 2Planning to get partners involved
 1No PFP involvement yet
(C)PFP QI Self-Assessment Scale
 6Expert—I have knowledge of this skill/tool/method AND I have a high degree of experience correctly applying and adapting it AND I can teach others the theory behind it and coach them in its use
 5Highly experienced—I have knowledge of this skill/tool/method AND I have a high degree of experience correctly applying and adapting it in various situations AND I can explain my decisions for doing so
 4Analysis and application—I have knowledge of this skill/tool/method AND I can analyse a situation and determine if it is needed AND then independently and accurately apply it
 3Basic application—I have knowledge of this skill/tool/method AND given a defined situation I can apply it with assistance
 2Knowledge—I can tell you what this skill/tool/method is AND give you facts about it
 1No knowledge—I cannot tell you what this skill/tool/method is
  • PFP, patient and family partner; QI, quality improvement.