Developing SAHMRI’s Consumer Engagement in Research Approach

Activity: Consultancy typesConsultancy

Description

SAHMRI’s Consumer and Community Engagement approach has been shaped through years of collaboration, research, and stakeholder engagement. The principles and activities underpinning this approach are documented here, showcasing the core ethos of our work and its progression over time.

Below is an overview of key resources and milestones that have contributed to our development and implementation of consumer engagement strategies at SAHMRI and beyond. These documents highlight our methodologies, initiatives, and progress:

Our SAHMRI Consumer Engagement Group: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ai_YLtHfwGkyQYV1LybI6CxbvXD-a0L-/view

This document provides a foundational overview of SAHMRI’s efforts to establish and advance consumer and community engagement in research. It includes details about the team involved and the early framework development.

What Works in Consumer Engagement? https://health-policy-systems.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12961-017-0171-2

This paper examines effective methods for consumer engagement in health research. While not co-authored by me, it was discussed during our internal meetings and has informed subsequent strategies.

My SAHMRI Consumer Engagement Contributions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzZokwhv9ikqakJ1STJDNGdsTzlvNTBVRDdpY3NrUndReWRz/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-j6vYKhbW6_A-KQsUG6ZHEQ

These contributions include direct involvement in co-developing and implementing consumer engagement strategies for SAHMRI’s research framework, consumer register and other projects.

Cochrane Priority Review Protocol: https://cccrg.cochrane.org/priority-reviews/more-about-our-consumer-engagement-priority-review

This collaborative project outlines initial consumer engagement methods in healthcare policy, research, and services. It reflects extensive input from consumer representatives and stakeholders to improve outcomes and processes.

SAHMRI Consumer Register Project Recommendations: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NBn69VjSDm22YXvv6OrlcVdduJnEtrcE/view?usp=sharing

This report captures insights from consultations and offers recommendations for creating a consumer register to strengthen engagement at SAHMRI.

Consumer Engagement in Health Research: A Meta-Analysis: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0261808

This publication provides a systematic review and meta-analysis of consumer engagement methods, demonstrating their measurable impact on health research and policymaking.

Consumer Engagement Impact: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BOv15UzriJpYFX7wylY5w2d_P0ULOSqf/view?usp=sharing

This document highlights the broader influence of our work, including its citation in over 69 publications and its role in informing government planning and legislative changes.

These resources collectively illustrate the ongoing evolution of consumer engagement practices at SAHMRI. They represent the efforts of our Consumer and Community Engagement Committee to embed consumer perspectives across all levels of research, ensuring meaningful contributions to health policy and practice.
Period20172022
Work forSAHMRI’s Consumer Engagement in Research , Australia
Degree of RecognitionInternational

Keywords

  • Consumer Engagement in Research
  • Approach
  • Participatory Research