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Hello LCS Community,
I hope everyone is doing well!
Please see below an opportunity to part take in a research study at Monash University. I've posted a description of the project and relevant information on behalf of Debra Mitchell (researcher at Monash University).
Project description
Monash University School of Primary and Allied Health is seeking consumers to be involved in our Long COVID Clinic Research - Consumer Advisory Group. We are designing a Long COVID research project and student led clinic and would greatly value input from people who have or have had Long COVID. We are aware that people with Long COVID often experience fatigue and brain fog, and post exertion malaise. By seeking consumer input, we aim to avoid overburdening research participants and those reading the outcomes of the study. Specifically, the project team will ask for feedback on:
Initial screening tools
Assessment tools
Education program for students & clinicians
Final evaluation
Dissemination to consumers
The role of the consumer is to provide a consumer perspective which is informed by feedback and the experiences and opinions of other consumers as well as their own experience and opinions. We are seeking 6-8 people to be involved in this project. We are looking for people who would be willing to undertake 1 hour of live online training and attend approximate 4 meetings. We will also be asking for feedback on documents.
SKILLS and EXPERIENCE
Has lived experience of Long COVID
Provides a consumer perspective which is informed by feedback and the experiences and opinions of other consumers as well as their own experience and opinions
Identifies and advocates for consumer perspectives in decision making
Demonstrates ability to attend meetings and other meetings as negotiated
Shows ability to work as a member of a committee of consumers
Prepare and read materials and documents provided in preparation for meetings
Has ability to seek help or assistance when unsure or concerned about any issues
Payment will be at $35 per hour and will be paid by voucher.
How to Apply
Please send an email with any questions or outlining how you meet the skills and experience criteria to Debra.mitchell@monash.edu by 5pm on 28/4/2023. Within your email, please include your name, address, contact number and email. We plan to start the consumer group in mid-May.
Thankyou community members. If you would like to read through the full position description, please send an email through to longcovidsupport@hic.org.au
Warmest,
Sally
Long COVID Support Admin