Journal article
Consumer involvement in health service research: a cross-sectional survey of staff in an Australian public hospital and health service
undefined Ryan, L Hattingh, J Carlini, KA Weir, M Shapiro, N Baglot, M Cardona, G Tobiano, R Muir, S Roberts, S Sargeant, R Wenke
Australian Health Review | CSIRO PUBLISHING | Published : 2024
DOI: 10.1071/AH24186
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Abstract
Objective. Consumer involvement is when patients (their families, friends, and caregivers) work with researchers on research projects. While health services are expected to support consumer–researcher collaborations, conducive environments still need to be developed, with limited research into how Australian health services support this practice. This study explores current consumer involvement in research activity and staff perceptions at an Australian tertiary hospital and health service. Methods. Research-active employees at a health service were invited to participate in an online cross-sectional survey. It assessed experience with and confidence in involving consumers in research, the p..
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We acknowledge and pay respects to the people of the Yugambeh language region of the Gold Coast and all their descendants both past and present. We also acknowledge the many Aboriginal people from other regions, as well as the Torres Strait and South Sea Islander people who now live in the local area where this project took place. We thank the staff who participated in this study which enabled us to do this work. Our gratitude is extended to biostatistician Dr Ian Hughes for providing valuable consultation during aspects of this project. We acknowledge Gold Coast Health's Allied Health Research Department for its in-kind support of the project. Finally, we acknowledge the use of ChatGPT-4, an AI language model developed by OpenAI and Grammarly, for grammar and spell-checking and to enhance the clarity and readability of the text.