@article { author = {Bucknall, Tracey K. and Hutchinson, Alison M.}, title = {Cultivating Value Co-Creation in Health System Research; Comment on “Experience of Health Leadership in Partnering with University-Based Researchers in Canada – A Call to Re-imagine Research”}, journal = {International Journal of Health Policy and Management}, volume = {10}, number = {3}, pages = {165-167}, year = {2021}, publisher = {Kerman University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {2322-5939}, eissn = {2322-5939}, doi = {10.34172/ijhpm.2020.35}, abstract = {Partnerships have various purposes and exist in many configurations. Although there has been a refocusing in health system research on forming strategic partnerships between researchers and knowledge users (KUs) to maximise the relevance and uptake of research in practice; research knowledge frequently fails to reach KUs nor impact the community served. Whilst there have been many attempts to engage KUs, researchers and decisionmakers often promote a top down approach that has lacked insight into KUs’ specific needs and values. Bowen and colleagues uncovered a plethora of negative experiences from a group of Canadian health leaders involved in researcher partnerships. Their comments reflect their experiences seemingly at an earlier stage of a partnership so we were not surprised by their pessimism. However, our experience reflects an established research-health service partnership network where we collaborate and co-create for mutual benefit and with a shared purpose. The reason for its sustained success over several decades is the focus on co-creation of value between stakeholders. Reimagining must prioritise a paradigm shift towards value co-creation if partnerships are to create opportunities for innovation, productivity and impact.}, keywords = {Research Partnership,Value Co-Creation,Collaboration,Health System Research,Decision-Making}, url = {https://www.ijhpm.com/article_3774.html}, eprint = {https://www.ijhpm.com/article_3774_f3b3aae7777055a5999d66dc29635a75.pdf} }