Different in so many ways: Exploring consumer, health service staff, and academic partnerships in a research advisory group through rapid ethnography.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Consumer and community involvement (CCI) encompasses the range of consumer engagement activities across the research cycle. Research advisory groups (RAGs) are a common method of CCI that may empower the consumer voice in research. However, there is limited evaluation of RAGs to guide occupational therapists considering this as a CCI strategy in research. The aim of this study was to explore the processes and outcomes of a RAG partnership for an eDelphi study.

Methods

Rapid ethnography enabled a rich, thick description of the RAG through triangulation of field notes, a monthly research team log, focus groups, and an individual interview. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Recruitment targeted consumers, health service staff, and academics with

SUBMITTER: Cox R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10087328 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature