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Title: Working with lay people in health service research: A model of co-evolution based on complexity theory.
Author: Kernick, D. & Mitchell, A
Date Published: 2010
Reference: Journal of Interprofessional Care, 24(1), 31-40
Are service users or carers authors: Yes

Abstract:

The authors describe their experience of working with patients as co-producers of research relating to migraine. Based on this experience and drawing on insights from complexity theory, they have developed some principles for a successful research partnership and a model they describe as consensual qualitative research.
    
They conclude that their approach does not sit easily within the current academic research structure - which sees research as a linear process achieving defined objectives. Instead the process involves a non-linear ecosystem of co-evolving elements that are united by a shared vision.
   
They also conclude that the process requires considerable resources in terms of time and effort, but offers the potential to make research more relevant and acceptable to end users.

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Categories: health
nature and extent of public involvement in research
reflecting on public involvement in research
journal article

Date Entered: 2010/09/28

Date Edited: 2012/12/06

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