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Originally published:<\/strong> 2026-02-24T15:30:00+00:00. Historical source article: benefits, rules, amounts and deadlines may have changed. Check the official source for current information.<\/p>\n

Researchers consult Veterans \u00a0\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Over the last 20 years, there has been a cultural shift in health care research. More researchers are engaging more with patients. This partnership brings patients\u2019 firsthand knowledge of living with and receiving treatment for different conditions into the research process. This approach makes the research more meaningful and highly applicable, and VA is a leader in this endeavor.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A recent study across seven VA research networks led by the Minneapolis VA<\/a> highlights various efforts that involve Veterans as consultants in research.<\/p>\n

\u201cBuilding solid bridges between Veterans and VA researchers is really important to me,\u201d said Tracy Sides, the study\u2019s lead investigator. \u201cI see the positive effects these collaborations have on the people involved in the research, which ultimately translates to better care and health for Veterans.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sides identified over a hundred activities, like setting up research priorities, recruiting Veteran participants and interpreting study results, to see if a combination of researchers and Veteran consultants on studies would translate into better patient care.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

By the end of the study, they concluded that continued involvement of Veteran voices at the table is essential.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cBringing researchers and Veterans together to share their expertise and experiences in true partnership is exciting,\u201d said a Navy Veteran who participated in Sides recent study. \u201cWe all share a deep commitment to improving the health and lives of Veterans and their families, but we aren\u2019t often in the same room\u2014either a \u2018real room\u2019 or a virtual one!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Get involved<\/h2>\n

Many VA medical centers are conducting regular studies, like Minneapolis VA which has over 30 active studies.<\/p>\n

There are opportunities for Veterans to get involved with VA research as consultants, either as an individual or as part of a Veteran Engagement Panel. And there are even more opportunities for Veterans to get involved as study participants.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Are you a Veteran interested in consulting on VA research studies? Find the latest opportunities<\/a>. Please note that some studies will compensate Veteran and caregiver partners, while others are strictly for volunteers. Some may include specific duties, and some may require regular or periodic group meetings.<\/p>\n

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This article was originally published on the VA Minneapolis Health care System site <\/a>and has been edited for style and clarity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a>. Its Veterans is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. government.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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