Co-Creation and Participatory Research in Health and Social Care (HLTH400)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. demonstrate a clear understanding of co-creation and participatory research, encompassing the theoretical principles and processes involved in achieving research-based solutions to practical problems in collaboration with industry;
2. explain a specific research area determined in collaboration with the student's matched organisation and articulate the importance of this topic in relation to the organisation and industry at large;
3. critically evaluate the organisational context and culture of their (the student's) matched organisation and demonstrate an understanding of how these factors may impact research project development, goals and outcomes;
4. identify and evaluate what roles they (the student) have in the co-creation process, analyse their relationship to the research topic and organisation, and demonstrate an understanding of how this relationship and their goals impact on the organisation's objectives, goals and industry in general;
5. develop a preliminary research proposal that demonstrates an understanding of the organisation's needs and objectives, aimed to garner support of key industry/organisational stakeholders; and
6. communicate effectively with the organisation, building strong professional relationships and negotiating project scope and objectives in a collaborative and constructive manner.