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Table 6 Types of involvement implemented, barriers identified and types of awareness-raising reported by respondents since attending workshops

From: Consumer and community involvement in health and medical research: evaluation by online survey of Australian training workshops for researchers

 

Number of responses

Types of participation implemented

 

Consultation with reference/advisory group or forum

13

Engagement with community representative or advocate in planning and research design

7

Involving consumers and community members in general

5

Commenced planning/considering future engagement

4

Sought advice from consumer advocates/other experts

3

Introduced policies/improved awareness in workplace

3

Consumer on study team

1

Barriers identified

 

Constraints in workplace

4

Too early to determine/intend to implement engagement

4

Time pressures

3

Challenges in research/other priorities

2

Lack of funds

1

Types of awareness-raising

 

Initiated support or engagement activities

13

Had discussions with or informed colleagues

11

Attended or presented on participation at events

5

Recommended consumer advocates or experts

4

Encountered difficulties in increasing awareness

4

Awareness already existed

4