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The Fundamentals of Inclusive Research guide provides four approaches to making research more inclusive.
Groups of people, such as those from minoritised/racialised ethnicities, impaired capacity, and those experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage, generally experience poorer health outcomes than groups of people with more societal privilege. In parallel, these groups have been historically underserved in health research. This situation means that the findings of health research might not be transferable to the people who stand to benefit most, potentially allowing health inequalities to continue and most definitely not contributing to solving the problem of inequity.
There are many historical and current reasons for under-representation in research. The most common reasons include a lack of trust and ease of access (e.g., small visit windows, cover for dependants). Although different groups might face unique barriers, this practical resource will provide a starting place to help research be more inclusive through a broad suite of approaches.
The four pillars of the fundamentals of inclusive research are access, relevance, trust and recognition.
Download the workbook PDF with a check guide to get started on inclusive practice and community engagement or download greyscale PDF for easy print.