Walking the walk? Critical reflections from an Afro-Irish emancipatory research network

Clarifying the mechanisms and resources that enable the reciprocal involvement of seldom heard groups in health and social care research: A collaborative rapid realist review process

“…The third article presented three case studies from Australia highlighting learnings in research with highly marginalized young people Reflective articles: Three articles including a reflective article on developing and sustaining an emancipatory research project between Irish, Ugandan, Tanzanian and South African partners; a UK reflective article on co‐producing research with an intermediary community partner; a reflective article identifying methods to engage hard to reach patients in patient‐centred outcomes Grey literature: Three grey literature articles/reports, including an Irish‐based report on what was learned from an emancipatory research partnership involving community and university partners to capture the experiences of Travellers and people with experience of the asylum process in respect to access of public services .…”

“…This was referred to in two reference panels with DFI and CIL where participants noted that often they travel to attend meetings in venues which were not accessible. One review article by Adshead and Dubula on undertaking an emancipatory research project between the community and academic partners from Uganda, Tanzania, South Africa and Ireland stressed the importance of making university resources such as libraries and links to networking opportunities available to the community . Training should also be provided to community members on how to use these university resources.…”

“…Making funding resources available to community partners to facilitate engagement within community spaces was an important mechanism identified to enable seldom heard participation. This would cover costs for (a) transportation, (b) making food available during activities and (c) having care supports available (e.g childcare and social care) . Kaiser et al in particular, outline how a monthly fee was agreed and arranged with community partners to cover such costs.…”

“…The majority of papers and reference panels stressed that early engagement with community partners was a key enabler to shape the research process from the outset . The reference panel with Pavee Point reinforced this point.…”

“…Providing ongoing education to researchers that includes the active involvement of community partners was stressed. This was seen as important to enable a shared understanding of the broader contexts for which the research is being undertaken . 44 The use of innovative and flexible modes of engagement was also identified .…”