Crafting Successively Positive Outcomes
In a groundbreaking development, a team of researchers, led by Anita Kambo, Natoya Whyte, Rae Turpin, Claudia Murg, Paula Quigley, and Patrick Toland, have published a study that has significantly shaped the field of patient-facing healthcare applications. The research, which emphasised co-design, participatory practice, and co-analysis, was a collaborative effort between the community and the researchers.
The study, detailed in a recently published article, saw the team work closely with a stakeholder committee comprising consumers, healthcare practitioners, and researchers. The committee, which spanned across three Australian states, included Temitope Esther Afolabi and a diverse group of individuals, including two older people, a carer, a pharmacist, a nurse, a geriatrician, a general practitioner, and two digital health researchers.
The research focused on empowering older people and carers to actively participate in co-design research, a move that sets a new standard for inclusivity in the development of healthcare applications. The collective and individual inputs of the team of researchers, each recognised as a co-author, were significant to the research's findings.
Anita Kambo, Natoya Whyte, Rae Turpin, Claudia Murg, Paula Quigley, and Patrick Toland were instrumental in shaping the research, working alongside the community to develop an innovative online patient decision support tool. Their contributions were recognised and appreciated, with each researcher named as a co-author in the published article.
This collaborative approach, which directly involved the community in the research process, represents a clear example of the power of co-design and participatory practice in shaping the future of healthcare applications. While this specific research is noteworthy for its direct naming of co-authors connected with co-design and participatory practice, it is not the only example of such collaborative efforts.
Other studies often involve multiple experts, citizens, and professionals, but this research stands out for its transparency and commitment to crediting all contributors. For a complete list of all co-authors beyond Temitope Esther Afolabi, readers are encouraged to refer to the referenced article.
This groundbreaking research not only demonstrates the potential of co-design, participatory practice, and co-analysis but also underscores the importance of inclusivity and collaboration in developing patient-facing healthcare applications. As we move forward, it is hoped that more research will follow in this collaborative and inclusive approach, paving the way for a brighter future in healthcare technology.
The published study, spearheaded by Anita Kambo and others, not only emphasizes mental health by emphasizing co-design, but also promotes health-and-wellness for older people and carers by empowering them to participate actively in research. The collective effort of the researchers, sphering across various fields, saw the development of an innovative online tool, signifying a significant advancement in the realm of science and healthcare technology.
