Characteristics of different approaches | Examples |
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Degree of consumer involvement | • Consultation |
 | • Collaboration |
 | • Consumer control |
Forum for communication | • Written consultation |
 | • Interviews |
 | • Focus groups |
 | • Consumer panels |
 | • Committee membership |
Involvement in decision making | • No involvement |
 | • Implicit involvement |
 | • Explicit involvement |
Recruitment | • Targeted, personal invitations |
 | • Wide advertising |
 | • Use of mass media |
 | • Contact by telephone, mail or email |
Training and support | • Education (e.g. workshops) |
 | • Counselling |
 | • Mentoring |
 | • Introduction days |
Financial support | • No financial support |
 | • Reimbursement of expenses |
 | • Fee or honoraria |