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Establishing an expert mental health consumer research group: Perspectives of nonconsumer researchers.

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 res...

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Publicado en:Perspectives in Psychiatric Care Vol. 57; no. 1; pp. 33 - 43
Autores principales: Happell, Brenda, Gordon, Sarah, Roper, Cath, Ellis, Pete, Waks, Shifra, Warner, Terri, Scholz, Brett, Platania‐Phung, Chris
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Wiley-Blackwell Jan2021
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Sumario: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.