1. Lived experience researchers partnering with consumers and carers to improve mental health research: Reflections from an Australian initiative.
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Banfield M, Randall R, O'Brien M, Hope S, Gulliver A, Forbes O, Morse AR, and Griffiths K
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- Advisory Committees organization & administration, Australian Capital Territory, Health Services Needs and Demand, Humans, Quality Improvement, Community Participation methods, Health Services Research methods, Health Services Research organization & administration, Mental Disorders therapy, Research Personnel
- Abstract
Consumer and carer involvement in mental health research is a growing and developing field. Whilst there has been policy and in-principle support for such involvement from governments around the world, lived experience researchers conducting academic research in partnership with other consumers and carers remains uncommon., Acacia: The Australian Capital Territory Consumer and Carer Mental Health Research Unit is based at The Australian National University and employs academic researchers with lived experience to undertake research directly relevant to the needs of mental health consumers and carers with the aim of influencing policy and practice. In this study, we share our experience of developing and conducting research within ACACIA to provide a model for meaningfully engaging mental health consumers and carers throughout the research process., (© 2018 Australian College of Mental Health Nurses Inc.)
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- 2018
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