A consumer advisory panel is a high-level group made up of consumers and or community representatives. Established by health, research or healthcare organisations, consumer advisory panels can provide consumer perspectives on relevant issues across a range of research projects, provide input into the design of research and grant proposals, review policies, advocate for people with […]
Consumers can play a valuable role in project or steering committees by offering insights from a lived experience perspective. Their involvement may occur at various levels, including government, professional bodies, organisational boards or sub-committees, and research/healthcare improvement projects. All committees should have a Terms of Reference (ToR) that clearly outlines: the committee’s purpose, structure, and […]
Prof Diana Egerton-Warburton shares her experience, key learnings and helpful resources that supported her in establishing a consumer advisory panel for her research.