Seattle Veteran Engagement Group
Seattle Veteran Engagement Group
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Mission
In order to promote Veteran community engagement, patient-centered research, and translation of Veteran Health Administration research findings in practice and community settings, this Group will work in partnership with, and provide recommendations to researchers (in the Seattle Center of Innovation) throughout the research process, from topic generation to dissemination and implementation of results.
What Veteran Engagement Group for Research Members Do
We need you to bring your perspectives, experiences, and suggestions to improve VA research!
Download our brochure for more information.
As a member you would:
- Routinely attend monthly virtual meetings for 1.5-2 hours
- Review meeting materials prior to the meeting
- Share your unique experiences and perspectives
- Provide feedback to VA researchers on research ideas and results
- Help ensure research is Veteran-centered
- Connect with other Veterans
- Compensation of $150 per meeting
Our research topics include:
- Improving healthcare services
- Mental and behavioral health
- Patient-provider communication
- Medication (e.g. prescribing, safety, patient use)
- Women’s health
Interested in learning more?
If you are interested in learning more please follow this link to fill out a short online form. Thank you.
What Seattle members have to say
What Seattle Veteran Engagement Group members say:
"My feedback was valuable and respected by the group."
"My experience is that the opinions and thoughts shared are well received and valued."
"I have been impressed by the range of programs presented. I have learned quite a bit about the VA system that I would not have known except for my participation with the group."
"The group felt safe and inclusive."
Current Veteran Engagement Group Members
What Seattle researchers have to say
What Seattle COIN Researchers say:
"I made extensive edits to the recruitment materials that have reduced potentially stigmatizing language."
"Terrific group, really appreciated all of the feedback."
"Please keep offering this, it's very helpful!"
"This was a very helpful part of grant submission"
Current Veteran Engagement Group Members
Find Out More
For more information, please contact:
SeaVetEngagementGroup@va.gov
206-277-3622
