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Rural Research Methods Support Group
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The Rural Research Methods Support Group, (RRMSG) advises the Hunter New England Human Research Ethics Committee (HNEHREC) on methodological and additional concerns relating to applications to conduct rural research in the Hunter New England Area Health Service (HNEAHS).
Rural Health Research comprises activities such as developing new ideas, knowledge and new techniques and practices in rural areas. Any research requiring access to Hunter New England Health patients/clients, employees or data of any facilities in areas defined by the Hunter New England Health boundary, but excluding the local government areas of Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Maitland, is deemed Rural Research.
The RRMSG will act as a resource for those embarking on research by:
- advising on research methods proposed by researchers for work to be undertaken within rural parts of Hunter New England;
- ensuring that the proposed research does not conflict with any HNEAHS policy nor guidelines in terms of ethical and corporate behaviour;
- acting as a resource for those embarking on research;
- ensuring that the appropriate information is given regarding research sponsorship, partnerships and additional sites where the research is also being conducted;
- advising on developing rural research capacity within HNEAHS ; and
- being proactive in knowledge translation and dissemination of research findings.
Membership
The composition of the RRMSG shall reflect the mix of research activities across HNEAHS. Membership is required to ensure there is a range of skills in the group to undertake appropriate review of the applications it receives. When a specialised application is before the committee, the committee may co-opt members as appropriate to reflect specialised knowledge.
Rural Research Methods Support Group Terms of Reference 
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The Same application form will be reviewed by the Rural Research Methods Support Group and the Hunter New England Human Research Ethics Committee.
The Professional Officer (Research Ethics) will determine whether an application needs to be reviewed by the Rural Research Methods Support Group prior to being considered by the Hunter New England Human Research Ethics Committee.
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