Citation

Wilson A. Int. J. Nurs. Pract. 2010; 16(1): 7-13.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/j.1440-172X.2009.01811.x

PMID

20158542

Abstract

Primary health-care research is about working with those who have a vested interest in the outcomes of that research, including consumers, service providers and service organizations. This article describes how consumers were included in the research processes of a South Australian study into suicide postvention services, and illustrates important principles to consider when including consumers in research. A concurrent mixed-method approach facilitated the collection of mixed data through the application of questionnaires. The study was conducted in an Australian metropolitan area. Because of media releases, a large number of people rang to enquire and volunteer their participation. From over 200 expressions of interest, 161 individuals participated. The participation of consumers in the research process ensured the findings were relevant for end users. A number of recommendations for the care and support of those bereaved through suicide were developed as a result.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Adult; Female; Male; Middle Aged; Qualitative Research; Health Services Research; Suicide; Social Support; Surveys and Questionnaires; Needs Assessment; Suicide Prevention; Primary Health Care; Survivors; Data Collection; Attitude to Health; Bereavement; Patient Selection; Health Planning Guidelines; Community Participation; South Australia