Sole stories: yarning about diabetic foot education and plantar pressure mapping with Aboriginal people – Consumer Advisory Group

Schoen, D. (Speaker)

Podiatric Medicine & Surgery

Activity: Service and engagement › Collaboration on community projects

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Walk with us to improve diabetic foot education for Aboriginal patients and their families. The research team are seeking Aboriginal advisors to help explore cultural preferences on educational tools and medical footwear in diabetes treatment. With your guidance, we will co-design a culturally safe study that prioritises Aboriginal voices in healthcare.

Period	2022 → 2027
Held at	Facilitated by the Consumer and Community Involvement Program (CCIP), Australia, Western Australia
Degree of Recognition	Local

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About the project and the involvement opportunity Walk with us on a journey to improve diabetic (or sugar sickness) foot education for Aboriginal patients and their families. Our research aims to bridge the communication gap between healthcare providers and Aboriginal people by understanding cultural preferences on education about medical footwear and devices used in diabetes treatment. This study contributes to a deeper respect of Aboriginal ways of knowing, being, and doing in healthcare, empowering Aboriginal people to have a say in improving diabetes treatment outcomes. We are seeking Aboriginal advisors to co-design a culturally safe study and make sure our findings reach the Aboriginal community in appropriate ways. Involvement consists of advisory group meetings (either face-to-face or online) where we can yarn about progress, ask questions, and follow your cultural guidance. About the position We are looking for an Aboriginal advisory group for diabetes-related foot disease research conducted by the University of Western Australia. What am I expected to do? Aboriginal advisory group commitments include: Attend 1-3 meetings in 2024 to yarn about the project and provide cultural guidance. If you choose, be available for contact via email or phone for non-urgent or smaller queries. In meetings we might ask you for advice on upholding cultural safety when yarning with Aboriginal people, analysing data, and releasing project results. As a member of the advisory group, you may attend meetings as frequently as you are able to. The entire project is expected to run for four years. You can choose to be a part of the project for as little or long as you like. The research team will finalise an involvement agreement that suits you personally. What skills or experience do I need? You must identify as an Aboriginal person You will need to be able to discuss cultural safety Advisors should have an interest in improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people No research or healthcare experience is required How long am I expected to be involved? Involvement is expected across 2024. There will be opportunities to extend your involvement agreements following 2024. The research team will discuss a personalised duration plan with you. Where will meetings be held? Meetings will be held either face-to-face or remotely via Microsoft Teams. Face-to-face meetings can take place at the University of Western Australia’s Podiatry campus or in an agreed-upon quiet, public location that is convenient for you. What support is offered? The research team offers an honorarium for your time and to cover costs. Training and support are offered by the Consumer and Community Involvement Program. Light refreshments will be provided. How can I apply? Please email Kerry Mace from the Consumer and Community Involvement Program and she will be in contact with you to discuss your application: [email protected]

Sole stories: yarning about diabetic foot education and plantar pressure mapping with Aboriginal people – Consumer Advisory Group

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