Sarah Hatch

Abstract Digital technologies have the potential to transform early childhood development (ECD) interventions by delivering personalized support at scale. We conducted a cluster-randomized controlled trial in rural Peru to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an artificial intelligence–supported digital parenting chatbot as well as traditional home visits as interventions to improve child development.

Abstract Digital tools and online presence have become a cornerstone to public engagement and involvement strategy and delivery. We here describe the co-production process behind launching a new multilingual resource for schools in the UK and beyond, jointly between university scientists, engagement professionals, primary and secondary teachers, and web designers.

1 INTRODUCTION Patient and public involvement (PPI) in healthcare education and research is an increasing priority for several stakeholders including regulators,1-3 research policymakers4-7; research funders8, 9; and charities.10 Many see PPI as essential to ensuring relevance and meeting societal needs. However, public contributor diversity remains a challenge, as does genuine partnership work to ensure PPI influences and makes a difference to higher education research and teaching.