Community Engagement in Research

How can you be involved in our research?

Since its inception SAHMRI has been committed to meaningful Community and Consumer Involvement in research.

As a community member, we believe you are well placed to bring a community perspective to our research.

You might have experience of the health care sector, lived experience of a health condition (either yourself or in a caring role), be part of a community group or have a particular interest in a health topic. Through your life experience, you have a unique perspective and ideas that can be helpful to inform research across SAHMRI and Health Translation SA.

SAHMRI, in partnership with Health Translation SA (HTSA), is committed to the engagement of community members across all stages of research:

Preparation - Deciding what to research and how to do it.
Execution - Doing the research.
Translation/Impact - Making sure the research findings change clinical practice, policy and education.

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Examples of how consumers can be involved in research include:

Informing the design of research studies.
Reviewing grant applications or other research documents.
Participating in community advisory groups or lab meetings.
Assisting in writing patient information and consent forms for clinical trials.
Giving feedback on the public messages about new research findings.

Helping disseminate research findings among your informal or formal networks.
Co-presenting on research findings at conferences.
Providing advice about how research findings can be translated into clinical practice, policy and education.
Collaborating with researchers to evaluate the research process.

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