Brenda Happell1, Sarah Gordon2, Cath Roper3, Pete Ellis2, Shifra Waks4, Terri Warner5,6, Brett Scholz5, Chris Platania-Phung7,4. 1. School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Hunter Medical Research Institute, University of Newcastlee, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia. 2. Department of Psychological Medicine, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Otago, Wellington, Wellington South, New Zealand. 3. Centre for Psychiatric Nursing, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Carlton, Victoria, Australia. 4. School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia. 5. ANU Medical School, College of Health and Medicine, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 6. ACT Mental Health Consumer Network, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 7. Australian College of Applied Psychology, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To explore the views and opinions of nonconsumer researchers to the concept of an Expert Consumer Researcher Group. DESIGN AND METHODS: Qualitative exploratory involving individual interviews with nonconsumer mental health researchers experienced in working collaboratively with consumer researchers. Data were analyzed thematically. FINDINGS: 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. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Consumer involvement enhances the quality and relevance of research, potentially impacting clinical practice.
PURPOSE: To explore the views and opinions of nonconsumer researchers to the concept of an Expert Consumer Researcher Group. DESIGN AND METHODS: Qualitative exploratory involving individual interviews with nonconsumer mental health researchers experienced in working collaboratively with consumer researchers. Data were analyzed thematically. FINDINGS: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. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Consumer involvement enhances the quality and relevance of research, potentially impacting clinical practice.
Authors: Brenda Happell; Aine O Donovan; Terri Warner; Julie Sharrock; Sarah Gordon Journal: J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs Date: 2022-05-15 Impact factor: 2.720