Engaging People and Co-Producing Research with Persons and Communities to Foster Person-Centred Care: A Meta-Synthesis

Beatriz Vallina Acha, Estrella Durá Ferrandis, Mireia Ferri Sanz and Maite Ferrando García
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Beatriz Vallina Acha: Polibienestar Research Intitute-Instituto de Investigación de Políticas de Bienestar Social: Edificio Institutos de Investigación, Campus de Tarongers, University of Valencia, 46022 Valencia, Spain
Estrella Durá Ferrandis: Polibienestar Research Intitute-Instituto de Investigación de Políticas de Bienestar Social: Edificio Institutos de Investigación, Campus de Tarongers, University of Valencia, 46022 Valencia, Spain
Mireia Ferri Sanz: Senior Europa S.L.–Kveloce I + D + i: C/Roger de Lauria 10–7, 46002 Valencia, Spain
Maite Ferrando García: Senior Europa S.L.–Kveloce I + D + i: C/Roger de Lauria 10–7, 46002 Valencia, Spain

IJERPH, 2021, vol. 18, issue 23, 1-25

Abstract: Introduction: Engagement and co-production in healthcare research and innovation are crucial for delivering person-centred interventions in underserved communities, but the knowledge of effective strategies to target this population is still vague, limiting the provision of person-centred care. Our research aimed to identify essential knowledge to foster engagement and co-production. Materials and Methods: A meta-synthesis research design was used to compile existing qualitative research papers on health communication, engagement, and empowerment in vulnerable groups in high-income countries (HICs) from 2008 to 2018. A total of 23 papers were selected and analysed. Results: ‘Design and recruitment’ and ‘engagement and co-production’ thematic areas are presented considering the factors related to researcher–communities attunement and the strategical plans for conducting research. The insights are discussed in light of the literature. Long-term alliances, sustainable structures, and strengthened bonds are critical factors for producing real long-term change, empowering persons and communities, and paving the way to person-centred care. Conclusions: The enhancement of the recruitment, involvement, and empowerment of traditionally disengaged communities and individuals depends on the awareness and analysis of social determinants, power differentials and specific tactics, and the capacity of researchers and individuals to apply all these principles in real-world practice.

Keywords: recruitment; hard-to-reach; co-production; health communication; engagement; participatory research (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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