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The effectiveness of power-sharing,
accountability and democracy in the
process of design and delivery of
'Getting involved in Research are
emerging themes.
Conclusion
Through the process and outcomes
evaluation the course development
group aim to work towards developing a
refined theory of how 'Getting Involved in
Research' works, for whom, why and
how. Post data analysis and write up,
two research papers will be submitted to
Research Involvement and Engagement
an interdisciplinary, health and social
care journal. The forthcoming
publications will be co-produced by all
stakeholders in he course development
group of 'Getting Involved in Research'. Given that there is very little existing
knowledge about the effectiveness of
introductory research courses for those
who have little or no experience of
conducting research; this project will
contribute uniquely and innovatively to
the evidence base for how to engage
with and motivate those who have
experience of health and social care to
become actively involved in research.
Acknowledgement
The course development group for
'Getting Involved in Research' was led
by Gavin Davidson (QUB) and included
contributions from Paula McFadden
(UU); Berni Kelly (QUB) Sonia Patton
(represented with lived Experience of
HSC) Fiona Templeton (represented with
lived Experience of HSC), Claire Jane
McCartan (QUB); Lorna Montgomery
(QUB); Anne McGlade (HSCB) Killick
Campbell; Brian Taylor (UU); Paul Webb
(Praxis); Anne Johnston (Praxis); Liam
Bradley, Dirk Schubotz (QUB); Paul Best
(QUB); Alan Maddock (QUB); Patricia
Burns (HSCB); Jade Yap (MHF); Chris
White (MHF); Denise Mac Dermott (UU).
Carolyn Blair (QUB) took a lead role in
the evaluation of the pilot course.
The course was supported by funding
from Disability Research on Independent
Living and Learning and from the HSC
R&D Division of the Public Health
Agency [HSC R&D Award Reference:
STL/5562/19].
"It has reinforced the importance and
benefits of involvement and
coproduction. It's also encouraged me
to think more generally about
approaches to communication,
involvement and learning". - Course
development group member.
"I have thoroughly enjoyed working
with and getting to know other
colleagues whilst planning individual
teaching sessions. I have learnt to
much myself and have been able to
develop my own skills and
confidence by taking part". - Course
development group member
"Very enjoyable experience - the
group engaged well and contributed
to the chat to keep the dialogue
going. It was also great to
co-present with a service user and
share different experiences of
Research". - Course development
group member