A Comprehensive Review of Optimal Approaches to Co-Design in Health with First Nations Australians

Tamara Butler, Alana Gall, Gail Garvey, Khwanruethai Ngampromwongse, Debra Hector, Scott Turnbull, Kerri Lucas, Caroline Nehill, Anna Boltong, Dorothy Keefe and Kate Anderson ()
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Tamara Butler: School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Herston 4006, Australia
Alana Gall: School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Herston 4006, Australia
Gail Garvey: School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Herston 4006, Australia
Khwanruethai Ngampromwongse: School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Herston 4006, Australia
Debra Hector: Cancer Australia, Sydney 2010, Australia
Scott Turnbull: Cancer Australia, Sydney 2010, Australia
Kerri Lucas: Cancer Australia, Sydney 2010, Australia
Caroline Nehill: Cancer Australia, Sydney 2010, Australia
Anna Boltong: Cancer Australia, Sydney 2010, Australia
Dorothy Keefe: Cancer Australia, Sydney 2010, Australia
Kate Anderson: School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Herston 4006, Australia

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 23, 1-38

Abstract: Background: Australia’s social, structural, and political context, together with the continuing impact of colonisation, perpetuates health care and outcome disparities for First Nations Australians. A new approach led by First Nations Australians is required to address these disparities. Co-design is emerging as a valued method for First Nations Australian communities to drive change in health policy and practice to better meet their needs and priorities. However, it is critical that co-design processes and outcomes are culturally safe and effective. Aims : This project aimed to identify the current evidence around optimal approaches to co-design in health with First Nations Australians. Methods: First Nations Australian co-led team conducted a comprehensive review to identify peer-reviewed and grey literature reporting the application of co-design in health-related areas by and with First Nations Australians. A First Nations Co-Design Working Group (FNCDWG) was established to guide this work and team.A Collaborative Yarning Methodology (CYM) was used to conduct a thematic analysis of the included literature. Results: After full-text screening, 99 studies were included. Thematic analysis elicited the following six key themes, which included 28 practical sub-themes, relevant to co-design in health with First Nations Australians: First Nations Australians leadership; Culturally grounded approach; Respect; Benefit to First Nations communities; Inclusive partnerships ; and Evidence-based decision making . Conclusion: The findings of this review provide a valuable snapshot of the existing evidence to be used as a starting point to guide appropriate and effective applications of co-design in health with First Nations Australians.

Keywords: First Nations peoples; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; co-design; participatory action research; cancer; community engagement; comprehensive review (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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