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Critical Dialogues for Action: A Research Methodology for Transforming Engagement into Impact.

Lyn K Sonnenberg1,2, Ming-Ka Chan1,3, David Wiljer1,4

  • 1Equity in Health Systems, Bruyère Health Research Institute, Ottawa, Canada.

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Summary

Critical Dialogues for Action (CDFA) is a methodology that transforms dialogue into systemic change in health professions education and health systems. It integrates lived expertise and implementation science to foster connection and generate actionable outcomes.

Keywords:
Critical Dialogues for Action (CDFA)Equity in health systemsLived expertise integrationParticipatory engagementStructured facilitation

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Area of Science:

  • Health Professions Education
  • Implementation Science
  • Health Systems Research

Background:

  • Traditional dialogue methods often fail to translate into systemic change.
  • Equity and lived expertise are crucial for effective interventions.
  • Existing participatory approaches may not adequately address power dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and describe the Critical Dialogues for Action (CDFA) methodology.
  • To outline the theoretical evolution and components of CDFA.
  • To demonstrate CDFA's application in achieving measurable impact.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a structured, equity-centered methodology over five years.
  • Integration of lived expertise, structured facilitation, and implementation science.
  • Application across institutional, educational, and policy contexts.

Main Results:

  • CDFA operates through three distinct levels: Foundational Elements, Process and Engagement, and Action and Impact.
  • The methodology establishes conditions to foster connection and disrupt power dynamics.
  • CDFA facilitates the generation of actionable outcomes for measurable, enduring impact.

Conclusions:

  • Critical Dialogues for Action (CDFA) offers a novel framework for driving systemic change.
  • The methodology effectively bridges dialogue with tangible, sustainable impact.
  • CDFA provides a replicable model for transforming engagement in health professions education and systems.