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

AbstractPurposeTo explore the views and opinions of nonconsumer researchers to the concept of an Expert Consumer Researcher Group.Design and MethodsQualitative exploratory involving individual interviews with nonconsumer mental health researchers experienced in working collaboratively with consumer researchers. Data were analyzed thematically.FindingsParticipants 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 ImplicationsConsumer involvement enhances the quality and relevance of research, potentially impacting clinical practice.

Source: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care - April 27, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Brenda Happell, Sarah Gordon, Cath Roper, Pete Ellis, Shifra Waks, Terri Warner, Brett Scholz, Chris Platania ‐Phung Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research