Co‐Creation in Research: Further Reflections From the ‘Co‐Creating Safe Spaces’ Project
ABSTRACT Background Applied research using co‐creation methods is rarely described or evaluated in detail. Practical evidence of co‐creation processes and collaboration effectiveness is needed to better understand its complex and dynamic nature. Methods Using a case study design and survey method, w...
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| author | Scott J. Fitzpatrick Heather Lamb Erin Oldman Melanie Giugni Cassandra Chakouch Alyssa R. Morse Amelia Gulliver Erin Stewart Stride Safe Space and Safe Haven Team Helen T. Oni Benn Miller Bronwen Edwards Kelly Stewart Vida Bliokas Louise A. Ellis Fiona Shand Alison L. Calear Michelle Banfield |
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| description | ABSTRACT Background Applied research using co‐creation methods is rarely described or evaluated in detail. Practical evidence of co‐creation processes and collaboration effectiveness is needed to better understand its complex and dynamic nature. Methods Using a case study design and survey method, we assessed processes of co‐implementation and co‐evaluation grounded in our own experiences from the Co‐Creating Safe Spaces project. We examine these in the context of a published systematic framework designed to improve clarity about co‐creation processes and report on how co‐creation was experienced by collaborative partners. Results Our study showed the interconnectedness between co‐implementation and co‐evaluation processes and the importance of aligning research with program processes to ensure it is responsive to emergent local needs and problems. Given relatively low levels of researcher embeddedness across sites, service champions played a pivotal role in data collection. Survey findings indicated strong support for a healthy collaboration with some concerns expressed over individual partner's areas of responsibility and ability to deliver on commitments. Conclusion Co‐creation can be a very robust approach to translational research but is a complex endeavour. Ongoing reflexivity and attention to relational aspects support genuine collaboration and provide a foundation for addressing challenges. Patient or Public Contribution People with lived experience of emotional distress and/or suicidal crisis, including researchers from both academic and non‐research backgrounds, service managers, peer workers, carers and advocates, were involved in this research and authored this paper. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-bd565ce044714c5d9b5fd2cadb113dea2025-08-20T03:04:42ZengWileyHealth Expectations1369-65131369-76252024-12-01276n/an/a10.1111/hex.70103Co‐Creation in Research: Further Reflections From the ‘Co‐Creating Safe Spaces’ ProjectScott J. Fitzpatrick0Heather Lamb1Erin Oldman2Melanie Giugni3Cassandra Chakouch4Alyssa R. Morse5Amelia Gulliver6Erin Stewart7Stride Safe Space and Safe Haven TeamHelen T. Oni8Benn Miller9Bronwen Edwards10Kelly Stewart11Vida Bliokas12Louise A. Ellis13Fiona Shand14Alison L. Calear15Michelle Banfield16Centre for Mental Health Research The Australian National University Canberra Australian Capital Territory AustraliaCentre for Mental Health Research The Australian National University Canberra Australian Capital Territory AustraliaRoses in the Ocean Brisbane Queensland AustraliaCentre for Mental Health Research The Australian National University Canberra Australian Capital Territory AustraliaBlack Dog Institute University of New South Wales Sydney New South Wales AustraliaCentre for Mental Health Research The Australian National University Canberra Australian Capital Territory AustraliaCentre for Mental Health Research The Australian National University Canberra Australian Capital Territory AustraliaIndependent Researcher Canberra Australian Capital Territory AustraliaSonder Adelaide South Australia AustraliaSouth Western Sydney Local Health District Sydney New South Wales AustraliaRoses in the Ocean Brisbane Queensland AustraliaNorthern Adelaide Local Health Network Adelaide South Australia AustraliaSchool of Psychology University of Wollongong Wollongong New South Wales AustraliaAustralian Institute of Health Innovation Macquarie University Sydney New South Wales AustraliaBlack Dog Institute University of New South Wales Sydney New South Wales AustraliaCentre for Mental Health Research The Australian National University Canberra Australian Capital Territory AustraliaCentre for Mental Health Research The Australian National University Canberra Australian Capital Territory AustraliaABSTRACT Background Applied research using co‐creation methods is rarely described or evaluated in detail. Practical evidence of co‐creation processes and collaboration effectiveness is needed to better understand its complex and dynamic nature. Methods Using a case study design and survey method, we assessed processes of co‐implementation and co‐evaluation grounded in our own experiences from the Co‐Creating Safe Spaces project. We examine these in the context of a published systematic framework designed to improve clarity about co‐creation processes and report on how co‐creation was experienced by collaborative partners. Results Our study showed the interconnectedness between co‐implementation and co‐evaluation processes and the importance of aligning research with program processes to ensure it is responsive to emergent local needs and problems. Given relatively low levels of researcher embeddedness across sites, service champions played a pivotal role in data collection. Survey findings indicated strong support for a healthy collaboration with some concerns expressed over individual partner's areas of responsibility and ability to deliver on commitments. Conclusion Co‐creation can be a very robust approach to translational research but is a complex endeavour. Ongoing reflexivity and attention to relational aspects support genuine collaboration and provide a foundation for addressing challenges. Patient or Public Contribution People with lived experience of emotional distress and/or suicidal crisis, including researchers from both academic and non‐research backgrounds, service managers, peer workers, carers and advocates, were involved in this research and authored this paper.https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.70103co‐creationco‐designknowledge productionparticipatory researchpatient and public involvementsafe spaces |
| spellingShingle | Scott J. Fitzpatrick Heather Lamb Erin Oldman Melanie Giugni Cassandra Chakouch Alyssa R. Morse Amelia Gulliver Erin Stewart Stride Safe Space and Safe Haven Team Helen T. Oni Benn Miller Bronwen Edwards Kelly Stewart Vida Bliokas Louise A. Ellis Fiona Shand Alison L. Calear Michelle Banfield Co‐Creation in Research: Further Reflections From the ‘Co‐Creating Safe Spaces’ Project Health Expectations co‐creation co‐design knowledge production participatory research patient and public involvement safe spaces |
| title | Co‐Creation in Research: Further Reflections From the ‘Co‐Creating Safe Spaces’ Project |
| title_full | Co‐Creation in Research: Further Reflections From the ‘Co‐Creating Safe Spaces’ Project |
| title_fullStr | Co‐Creation in Research: Further Reflections From the ‘Co‐Creating Safe Spaces’ Project |
| title_full_unstemmed | Co‐Creation in Research: Further Reflections From the ‘Co‐Creating Safe Spaces’ Project |
| title_short | Co‐Creation in Research: Further Reflections From the ‘Co‐Creating Safe Spaces’ Project |
| title_sort | co creation in research further reflections from the co creating safe spaces project |
| topic | co‐creation co‐design knowledge production participatory research patient and public involvement safe spaces |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.70103 |
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