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Facilitating co‑research: lessons learned from reflection forms within three participatory action research projects
Emke, H., Driessche, A. van den, Chinapaw, M.J.M., Deforche, B., Verloigne, M., Altenburg, T., & Anselma, M. (2024). Facilitating co‑research: lessons learned from reflection forms within three participatory action research projects. Health Research Policy and Systems 22
Mutual learning and shared decision-making are key elements of Participatory Action Research (PAR), highlighting the important role of the facilitator to support this. This study aims to illustrate how a facilitator can contribute to successful PAR sessions based on the reflection of three PAR projects.
Results
A well-prepared session - for example, including active and creative participatory methods and a clearly stated goal - contributed to efficiency and the necessary flexibility. Making agreements, making sure everyone is heard and taking 'fun-time' appeared important for creating and maintaining a safe, functional and positive atmosphere. Finally, facilitators needed to encourage co-researchers to take the lead and adapt to the group dynamics, to ensure ownership and shared decision-making.
Conclusion
In-depth qualitative analyses of a standardized reflection form used in three different PAR projects resulted in various lessons to support facilitators in collaborating with co-researchers in PAR projects.
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Helga EmkeAnn van den Driessche
Mai Chinapaw
Benedicte Deforche
Maite Verloigne
Teatske Altenburg
Manou Anselma
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