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Structuring an inter-sector research partnership: a negotiated zone
Jocelyne Bernier1, Melanie Rock, Michel Roy
1Groupe de recherche interdisciplinaire en santé, Université de Montréal, Canada. jocelyne.bernier@UMontreal.CA
Sozial- Und Praventivmedizin
|July 31, 2007
Summary
Building effective health research partnerships requires navigating complex negotiations and acknowledging diverse interests. Successful collaboration involves trust-building, mediation, and recognizing the political nature of partnerships beyond initial agreements.
Area of Science:
- Health Research
- Partnership Development
- Collaborative Science
Background:
- Establishing health research partnerships involves intricate processes.
- Understanding the dynamics of negotiation between diverse stakeholders is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document and analyze the foundational stages of health research partnership formation.
- To offer guidance for managing inherent tensions and differing objectives among partners.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative case study approach was utilized.
- Data collection involved participant-observation and document analysis.
- Analytical strategies included case description, theoretical propositions, and rival explanation analysis.
Main Results:
- Partnership development is a complex negotiation process with inherent tensions.
- Facilitating factors include acknowledging diverse interests, utilizing mediators for trust, and addressing power imbalances.
- Successful collaboration requires sustained effort over time.
Conclusions:
- Structuring partner relations extends beyond the initial partnership agreement.
- Recognizing the political dimensions and partner autonomy is vital for ongoing research projects.
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