Journal article
Establishing an expert mental health consumer research group: Perspectives of nonconsumer researchers
Perspectives in psychiatric care, Vol.57(1), pp.33-42
01/2021
PMID: 32346891
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Abstract
To explore the views and opinions of nonconsumer researchers to the concept of an Expert Consumer Researcher Group.
Qualitative exploratory involving individual interviews with nonconsumer mental health researchers experienced in working collaboratively with consumer researchers. Data were analyzed thematically.
Participants viewed the concept positively, albeit with caution. Perceived advantages included: greater visibility and enhanced access; collegiality; sharing and creating expertise; broader acceptance; making it mandatory; and structure and location. Participants were concerned about potential tokenism and implementation barriers.
Consumer involvement enhances the quality and relevance of research, potentially impacting clinical practice.
Details
- Title
- Establishing an expert mental health consumer research group: Perspectives of nonconsumer researchers
- Creators
- Brenda Happell - University of Newcastle AustraliaSarah Gordon - University of OtagoCath Roper - University of MelbournePete Ellis - University of OtagoShifra Waks - University of Newcastle AustraliaTerri Warner - Australian National UniversityBrett Scholz - Australian National UniversityChris Platania-Phung - Australian College of Applied Psychology
- Publication Details
- Perspectives in psychiatric care, Vol.57(1), pp.33-42
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Grant note
- 2017000044 / University of Otago
- Identifiers
- 991013036378802368
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article