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Anderst, A., Conroy, K., Fairbrother, G., Hallam, L., McPhail, A., & Taylor, V. 
(2020). 
Engaging consumers in health research: a narrative review. 
Australian Health Review
44(5), 806–813. 
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Abstract

Objective: Consumer and community engagement (CCE) in research is increasingly valued in a contemporary healthcare environment that seeks to genuinely partner with consumers and the wider community. Although there is widespread agreement at research governance levels as to the benefits of CCE in research, there is little available research-based guidance as to how best to proceed with CCE organisationally and how to manage and overcome barriers. The aim of this narrative review was to draw together the available research, review findings and relevant governance-related material and to discuss these in light of a case series among research-engaged consumers in order to chart a practical way forward.

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