The RESOLVE-SHOCK research team invites people with lived experience of being critically ill in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), particularly those who have had shock (very low blood pressure) or sepsis, along with their family members and carers. Our goal is to use hospital data and blood samples to better understand why some patients recover while others deteriorate, in order to develop more targeted treatments. We are looking for partners to work alongside researchers at all stages of this project. Your unique insights will be essential to help shape our research questions, inform the study’s design, and ensure our findings are shared in a way that is meaningful to patients, families, and the wider community.
About the Project and the Involvement Opportunity
Our research project, RESOLVE-SHOCK, aims to better understand and predict outcomes for shock, a life-threatening condition common in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). We use a two-pronged approach: first, we apply data science techniques to existing health data from thousands of past patients to find hidden patterns that predict who will recover or get worse. Second, we study the proteins and small molecules in blood samples to understand the biology behind these patterns.
This research is for people who are critically ill with shock, a condition where vital organs don’t get enough oxygen, often caused by severe infections like sepsis, major trauma, burns or post-surgery. Consumer involvement is essential because people with lived experience of the ICU, patients and their families help us ask the right questions and focus on improving outcomes that truly matter. Their unique perspective ensures our study methods are as patient-friendly as possible and that we share our findings clearly with the community. By working together, we can ensure our research leads to better, more personalised care for critically ill patients and their families.
About the Position
Research Buddies work closely alongside the research team throughout the course of the research project, ensuring that lived experience perspective is provided throughout all phases of the research planning and implementation.
What Am I Expected to Do?
- Review documents (e.g., grant applications, consent forms, surveys)
- Share your lived experience and insights
- Help design participant recruitment strategies
What Skills or Experience Do I Need?
- Lived experience as a patient or carer/relative of someone who has been admitted to an intensive care unit, ideally with low blood pressure, sepsis, shock or similar condition (we can assess this at initial meeting).
- Able to attend meetings in person (at Fiona Stanley Hospital) or online via Zoom or Teams
- Willingness to read and provide feedback on grant applications and study design
How Long Am I Expected to Be Involved?
This is an ongoing project that will span at least 2 years. Involvement is for quarterly meetings in the design and approval phase (until end of 2026) with occasional email contact in-between. After 2026 meetings will be on an ad-hoc basis and no more often than quarterly.
Where Will Meetings Be Held?
A mix of in-person and online, depending on consumer preference
What Support Is Offered?
- An honorarium of $50 per hour is available for consumer involvement activities in line with CCIProgram guidelines
- Training and support provided by the CCIProgram or relevant support body
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