International Journal of Health Policy and Management

International Journal of Health Policy and Management

Research Coproduction: How Can Coproduction Teams Increase Traffic on the Pathway to Impact?; Comment on “Research Coproduction: An Underused Pathway to Impact”

Document Type : Commentary

Authors
Emily R. Ramage 1, 2, 3
Erin Bicknell 4
Saran Chamberlain 5
Brooke Parsons 1
Catherine M. Said 2, 3
Elizabeth A. Lynch 6
1 The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia
2 Department of Physiotherapy, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
3 Physiotherapy, Western Health, St Albans, VIC, Australia
4 Physiotherapy, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
5 Independent Researcher, Adelaide, SA, Australia
6 College of Nursing and Health Science, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
10.34172/ijhpm.8804
Abstract
The editorial by Rycroft-Malone and colleagues Research Coproduction: An Underused Pathway to Impact, explores the challenges and opportunities of coproduction to deliver research with impact. We, apply our experience as coproducers of research to present strategies that may accelerate uptake and increase traffic on the road to research impact. In doing so, we emphasise the importance of consistent terminology around coproduction, reporting impact metrics, diversity in research partnerships, and the careful consideration of researcher partners. Further, our commentary suggests practical strategies for teams to align their work with the principles of coproduction, and opportunities to support systems-level change to facilitate coproduction.
Keywords
Coproduction
Codesign
Collaborative Research
Impact
Implementation Science
Knowledge Translation
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International Journal of Health Policy and Management
Volume 13, Issue 1
2024
Pages 1-4

  • Received Date 15 September 2024
  • Revised Date 25 October 2024
  • Accepted Date 27 October 2024
  • First Published Date 28 October 2024
  • Published Date 01 December 2024