Co-production of knowledge: the future

Abstract

A new collection highlights the role of co-production in strengthening health systems

Patient and public involvement in Health Technology Assessment: a new dawn?

“…As part of building the evidence base, we need to find key points in the process for power sharing, a basic tenet of coproduction of knowledge (3). For example, in the world of publishing, we could encourage more PPI, including patients as co-authors.…”

Building back fairer in public health policy requires collective action with and for the most vulnerable in society

“…18 Indeed, coproduction is being described as 'the future', defined as "the sharing of power, with stakeholders and researchers working together to develop the agenda, design and implement the research, and interpret, disseminate, and implement the findings". 19 Sensitivity to power, and commitment to building relationships and trust, is also critical.…”

Participatory Autism Research: How Consultation Benefits Everyone

“…There are multiple factors that can complicate attempts to adopt collaborative research practices (Pickard et al, 2021 ; Redman et al, 2021 ). One key reason is that the infrastructure of scientific research is not conducive to participatory working in a number of ways (Fletcher-Watson et al, 2019 ; Pickard et al, 2021 ).…”