Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Epidemiology and Data Science, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Amsterdam Public Health, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Global Centre for Preventive Health and Nutrition (GLOBE), School of Health and Social Development, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
Public Health Res Pract. 2024 Oct 23;34(3):3432419. doi: 10.17061/phrp3432419.
Co-creation is a participatory design approach that leverages the experiential knowledge of non-academic actors. It is increasingly adopted in public health research to enhance the relevance, acceptability, and impact of interventions. This perspective article provides a practical introduction to co-creation, its application, and benefits and considerations for public health researchers. Based on the authors' experiences with co-creation in public health, four key considerations for co-creation are outlined: 1) the selection of collaborators (those participating in the co-creation process) and their power dynamics and interests; 2) frameworks and guidelines for the co-creation process; 3) capacities needed to successfully apply a co-creation approach, such as emotional intelligence and adaptability; and 4) practical matters, such as resources and ethics approval. These insights serve as a practical introduction for public health researchers considering the application of co-creation in their projects to facilitate more effective and impactful, user-centered research designs and interventions.
共创是一种参与式设计方法，利用非学术参与者的经验知识。它在公共卫生研究中越来越多地被采用，以提高干预措施的相关性、可接受性和影响力。本文从实践角度介绍了共创及其应用，以及对公共卫生研究人员的益处和考虑因素。基于作者在公共卫生领域的共创经验，概述了共创的四个关键考虑因素：1）合作者的选择（参与共创过程的人）及其权力动态和利益；2）共创过程的框架和准则；3）成功应用共创方法所需的能力，如情商和适应性；4）实际问题，如资源和伦理批准。这些观点为考虑在项目中应用共创的公共卫生研究人员提供了实用介绍，以促进更有效和有影响力的、以用户为中心的研究设计和干预措施。
