Stakeholders' experiences of the public health research process: time to change the system?

ABSTRACT:

Background

The importance of engaging stakeholders in the research process is well recognised. Whilst engagement is important, guidelines and practices vary for how stakeholders should be involved in research and how to facilitate effective collaborative relationships.

Methods

This study aimed to explore the perspectives and experiences of stakeholders involved in the policy and practice area of outdoor space and non-communicable disease prevention. Stakeholders interviewed included academics, practitioners, policy-makers, knowledge brokers and a funder.

Results

The findings suggest that stakeholders had positive experiences when engaged meaningfully in the research process, where research projects were carefully planned and managed with attention to context and cultu

SUBMITTER: Laird Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7368787 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature