Health researchers typically rely on input from other researchers, clinicians and academic literature when designing their research. This traditional approach overlooks valuable contributions from patients and the wider public. The consequence of this is that people with lived experience, especially those from frequently underrepresented communities, have little say in what research questions are asked and prioritized. Enter Citizen Science: an approach to health research that promotes research co-creation to address community needs. In this webinar, Dr. Codie Primeau will introduce Citizen Science, an innovative approach that actively involves members of the public through multiple stages of the research process. Codie will explain how the approach supports researchers and the public in co-designing novel research questions.
The primary focus of this webinar will center around Codie's demonstration project, which uses an online Citizen Science platform to engage with the public and guide the co-development and co-prioritization of research questions and priorities meaningful to individuals from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities who experience chronic pain. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage in a conversation about making research more inclusive and community driven.
After this webinar, participants can:
o Understand how Citizen Science can enhance public engagement in health research.
o Learn how Citizen Science can actively involve patients and the public in co-creating research questions that are important for the communities they impact.
o Discuss how Citizen Science has the potential to revolutionize traditional research practices, break down barriers to inclusivity in research, and support participation from diverse populations that have often been underrepresented in research. Please share any questions with us via email (KT@healthresearchbc.ca).
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