Strengthening health literacy research through consumer engagement: a qualitative analysis of building and maintaining partnership.

ABSTRACT: Consumer engagement activities are variably implemented across research settings, and the 'science' of consumer engagement is still in its infancy. This study aimed to explore the experiences of community panel members who supported a university-based health literacy research group that delivers experimental and applied health research across a wide variety of health topics. An independent researcher interviewed participants, asking them to reflect on their understanding of health literacy research, their experiences on the panel, and strategies to improve the panel. De-identified transcripts were analysed using Framework analysis. Ten of the 13 Sydney Health Literacy Lab Co-SHeLL community panel members were interviewed (four men; seven born in Australia, six spoke English at home). We ge

SUBMITTER: Ayre J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12715179 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature