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The Equity Imperative: Transforming Research Coproduction for Impact Comment on "Research Coproduction: An Underused
Kathleen P Conte1,2, Marisa Zapata2,3
1OHSU-PSU School of Public Health, Portland State University, Portland, OR, USA.
International Journal of Health Policy and Management
|August 6, 2025
Summary
Coproduction research requires an equity, not equality, paradigm for true impact. Shifting understanding and practice is crucial to dismantle systemic barriers and redistribute power effectively.
Area of Science:
- Implementation Science
- Health Research
- Research Methodology
Background:
- Coproduction is a well-established concept in research with existing guidance.
- Editorials continue to highlight its underuse and necessity for impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the critical role of equity as the core paradigm in coproduction research.
- To identify barriers to the full realization and impact of coproduction.
Main Methods:
- Commentary and critical analysis of existing coproduction scholarship.
- Exploration of the equity paradigm versus equality in research contexts.
Main Results:
- Incomplete understanding and adoption of the equity paradigm by researchers and institutions hinder coproduction's impact.
- Systemic barriers to power redistribution impede effective coproduction.
Conclusions:
- A paradigm shift towards equity is essential for impactful coproduction.
- Futures thinking and addressing power dynamics are necessary to overcome barriers.
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