Consumer Advisory Group
PHCRED WA Consumer Advisory Group
Consumer participation in research activity incorporates different perspectives and contributes to the development of sound research practice that takes account of all stakeholder views in the research process.
The PHCRED Consumer Advisory Group acts as a reference group to the PHCRED strategy in Western Australia, contributing a consumer perspective to research and projects undertaken by PHCRED units. Key functions include:
- Provide advice and expertise on consumer and community issues and priorities in relation to primary health care research being conducted at participating PHCRED units in Western Australia
- Review research and evaluation projects associated with PHCRED units
- Advice on linkage and access to community networks for PHCRED researchers
- Contribute to the development of a sustainable primary health care research strategy
- Assist with dissemination of research information and findings
- Contribute to, and participate in, research activity
Guidelines for Consumer Participation in Research
These Guidelines have been prepared for the purposes of reviewing primary health care research projects associated with PHCRED in Western Australia. It is acknowledged that the Guidelines may be relevant for researchers in other areas, and the PHCRED WA Consumer Advisory Group encourages use of the Guidelines to ensure that consumer perspectives inform both the development and conduct of research.
Guidelines for Consumer Participation in Research
Conference Presentation
In May 2007 members of the PHCRED WA Consumer Advisory Group presented a paper at the GP & PHC Conference in Sydney. The presentation, with associated notes, can be viewed by downloading the presentation and notes as pdf files here.
Walking the Talk Presentation Walking the Talk Notes for Slides
