title: The Pacific Advisory Group: reflections on its utility in health research.
abstract: There is a prevailing wisdom that in undertaking health research relevant to Pacific peoples, a Pacific or ethnic advisory group will make sensible and positive contributions. These contributions can includ enhancing workforce capabilities, providing cultural knowledge and technical expertise, and supplying access to a range of both professional networks and community linkages. However, there are a number o issues that challenge the practical implementation of this wisdom. The aim of this paper is to reflect on, and share practical insights and experiences on the process of operating a Pacific advisory group as part of a injury prevention research project conducted in Wellington, New Zealand. We share five insights, on the practicalities of involving a Pacific advisory group in a research project, with the intent of assisting others who are considering initiating, planning and conducting research with Pacific communities.
authors.affiliation: Massey University Albany, Auckland, New Zealand. nite@wave.co.nz
authors.forename: Nite
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Fuamatu
authors.forename: Jean
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Simpson
authors.forename: Anne
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Allan-Moetaua
authors.forename: Margaret
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Southwick
mesh_terms: D026683:Advisory Committees; D001334:Automobile Driving; D057207:Child Restraint Systems / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D010139:Pacific Islands; D012106:Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control