Cited by 92Mental Health and Patient InvolvementCommunity Health and DevelopmentEthics in Clinical Research

Consumer Participation in Mental Health Research: Articulating a Model to Guide Practice

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Happell, Brenda, Roper, Cath·2007·Australasian Psychiatry

Abstract

Objective: Consumer involvement in mental health research is considered both a right and a benefit, despite the identified barriers to forming effective collaborative relationships. The purpose of this paper is to examine the literature relating to consumer involvement in mental health research with a view to articulating a model to guide this process. Method: A qualitative review of the relevant literature was undertaken. Literature referring to consumer roles in research was accessed and reviewed with the aim of articulating the benefits of, and barriers to, consumer participation in research. Results: The literature has identified a number of important benefits and some significant barriers to consumer involvement in mental health research. However, a clear model to articulate definitions of involvement is lacking. Four distinct levels of involvement were articulated. Conclusions: The identification of clearly defined models for consumer involvement in mental health research is important in order to facilitate collaboration and avoid tokenism. Research is required in order to determine the applicability of these models within actual research projects.

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Authors
Happell, B., & Roper, C.
Affiliations
  • Central Queensland University (AU)
  • The University of Melbourne (AU)
Corresponding author
Happell, Brenda
Venue
Australasian Psychiatry
Published
2007-06
Volume
15
Issue
3
Pages
237-241
ISSN
  • 1039-8562 (ISSN-L)
  • 1440-1665
OpenAlex
W2014164845
Cited by
91
References
13
Citations by year
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FWCI
1.97
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Australasian Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Acquire (CQUniversity) (submittedVersion)
  • Figshare (submittedVersion, cc-by)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Mental Health and Patient Involvement
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › General Health Professions › Community Health and Development
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Ethics in Clinical Research
Keywords
consumer involvement in research, mental health research, research collaboration, barriers to participation, tokenism, patient and public involvement
MeSH terms
Community Participation, Humans, Mental Health, Professional-Patient Relations, Referral and Consultation, Research, Practice Guidelines as Topic

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