Advancing a collective vision for equity-based cocreation through prototyping at an international forum

Area of Science:

• Health Services Research
• Community Engagement
• Participatory Design

Background:

• Cocreation engages people with lived experience in health and social services.
• Guidance is needed to better include equity-deserving groups (EDGs) in cocreation.
• EDGs face participation barriers and benefit from accessible engagement methods.

Framework:

• The CoPro2022 international forum aimed to advance a collective vision for equity-based cocreation.
• A participatory process utilized co-learning and arts-based dialogue.
• Visual prototypes synthesized to generate an inclusive vision for equity-based cocreation.

Implementation:

• The forum convened 48 diverse participants from nine countries, including academic experts, experience experts, trainees, and EDG members.
• Activities included experiential co-learning, arts-based dialogue, and reflection on challenges and opportunities in engaging EDGs.
• Visual prototypes and descriptions informed an illustrated collective vision for Equity Based Co-Creation (EqCC).

Implications:

• Four cross-cutting themes identified: go to where people are, nurture relationships and creativity, reflect/replenish/grow, and promote thriving/transformation.
• The Collective EqCC Vision guides inclusive excellence in cocreation.
• Service users, caregivers, and people with lived experience were integral to the design, co-leading the event and contributing to analysis and knowledge sharing.