scholarly journals Ages and Stages: creative participatory research with older people

2018 ◽  
pp. 43-64
Author(s):  
Miriam Bernard ◽  
Jill Rezzano ◽  
the Ages and Stages Theatre Company
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Creative Process ◽  
Research Programme ◽  
Logical Approach ◽  
Whole Process ◽  
Artistic Medium ◽  
Research Findings

This chapter examines a creative participatory research programme which highlights the benefits of theatre engagement for older people. Creative participatory research of this nature has a number of benefits and challenges. First, this kind of research places older people very much at the centre as opposed to simply being respondents to surveys and interviews. Second, using the artistic medium — namely, theatre and drama — in which the researchers were working to ‘show’ rather than just describe or write up the research findings was a logical approach to take. Third, there are, of course, challenges for everyone involved: the whole process is a risky one. Ultimately, the benefit of this approach is that it recognises, acknowledges, and enhances the skills and abilities that older people have; captures and conveys some of the less tangible aspects of experience and participation; and shows audiences something of the actual creative process.

Registered nurses’ use of research findings in the care of older people

2009 ◽  
Vol 18 (10) ◽  
pp. 1430-1441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne-Marie Boström ◽  
Kerstin Nilsson Kajermo ◽  
Gun Nordström ◽  
Lars Wallin
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Registered Nurses ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Use Of Research

Developing a model of participatory research involving researchers, practitioners, older people and their family carers

2006 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 325-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Hanson ◽  
Lennart Magnusson ◽  
Janet Nolan ◽  
Mike Nolan
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Family Carers

Artificial seed production of Pangasiid catfish in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thanh Phuong Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Seed Production ◽  
Mekong Delta ◽  
Research Programme ◽  
Larval Rearing ◽  
Growth And Survival ◽  
Seed Supply ◽  
Artificial Seed ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Artificial Seed Production ◽  
Pangasius Bocourti

Abstract The two pangasiid catfish, Pangasius bocourti and P. hypophthalmus, are widely cultured in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. However, seed supply until recently was dependent on fry and fingerlings caught from the Mekong River. In 1994, a research programme was carried out on artificial seed production of these two species in captive conditions. In 1995, about 30,000 fingerlings were first produced in An Giang and Can Tho provinces and a proper technique of induced breeding, progressive human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) treatment, was determined. This technique, involving two steps of hCG injections, successfully induced ovulation in 66% of 67 treated females of P. bocourti. Application of this technique to other pangasiid catfish species such as P. conchophilus, P. hypophthalmus, P. mekongensis, and P. larnaudii also resulted in breeding success. Research on larval rearing has also been conducted to improve the growth and survival of pangasiid larvae. Extension of research findings of induced breeding and larval rearing has allowed mass seed production of pangasiid catfish in the Mekong Delta.

Becoming a Consumer of Care: Developing a Sociological Account of the ‘New Community Care’

1997 ◽  
Vol 44 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 11-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Baldock ◽  
Clare Ungerson
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Economic Sociology ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Community Care ◽  
Economic Life ◽  
Explanatory Account ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
New Community

The chapter evaluates the reformed arrangements for the management and delivery of social care following the NHS and Community Care Act 1990 using a framework drawn from economic sociology. Research findings describing how a group of newly disabled older people fared as consumers of the services are summarized. An explanatory account is given drawing upon concepts and theory to be found in the growing literature on the sociology of economic life, particularly studies of consumption. The central conclusion is that it is difficult to account for the effects of the recent reforms on community care consumers without situating them within a context of existing social relations and institutions. If the reforms are to succeed they must change not just the practical mechanics of service funding and delivery but deeply embedded values and behavioural norms.

scholarly journals Renegotiating power in adult safeguarding: the role of advocacy

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 78-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah P. Lonbay ◽  
Toby Brandon
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
North East ◽  
Critical Realist ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The increased involvement of adults at risk in the safeguarding process has become a prominent issue within English safeguarding policy. However, there is evidence to suggest that actual levels of involvement are still low. The purpose of this paper is to present findings from a PhD study in relation to the benefits of advocacy in supporting this involvement in adult safeguarding for older people. Design/methodology/approach Participants in the study included advocates and social workers who had experience of working with older people through the safeguarding process within two North East England local authorities. A critical realist approach through in-depth interviews was taken with all the participants. Findings The research findings in relation to the benefits of advocacy in supporting older people going through safeguarding processes are reported. The practical limitations and factors which help and hinder advocacy support within the process are also considered. The theoretical implications for power, empowerment, and advocacy are also explored. Research limitations/implications A key limitation of this research is that it did not include older people who had been through safeguarding amongst the participants. Practical implications Key implications for practice and policy are discussed. Originality/value The paper provides an overview and critique of empowerment in adult safeguarding and the role that advocates play in promoting this key principle.

scholarly journals Workshop: Better ask those who are concerned: co-creation in participatory epidemiology and health promotion

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
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Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Synergistic Effects ◽  
Research Process ◽  
User Participation ◽  
Participatory Epidemiology ◽  
Community Ownership ◽  
Participatory Health Research ◽  
Research Findings

Abstract Objectives The hallmark of participatory research is the establishment of equitable research partnerships with a diverse group of stakeholders such as public health professionals, health activists and community representatives. This includes co-creation as a guiding principle that informs several aspects of the research process. Originally, co-creation is a concept from management science and software design and is focused on achieving synergistic effects through user participation in design processes. Co-creation in participatory epidemiology and health promotion aims to improve the life of those who are subjects of research by giving them a stake how studies are carried out, respectively how health promoting services, programmes or products are designed and provided. However, implementing and realizing co-creation is challenging. Participation asks for a systematic reflection of underlying power relations in the research process through dialog, recursive methods of understanding, and joint planning. This skills building seminar will present relevant co-creation concepts and methods. Additionally, illustrative examples from research practice are provided and will outline ways for implementing co-creation in the context of participatory epidemiology and health promotion. The seminar starts with a brief introduction on epistemological principles and ethical norms of participatory health research and state of the art definitions of co-creation. This presentation is followed by an introduction of how co-creation is impacting epidemiological research with regard to several aspects of the research process. Next, a project is presented in which co-creation informed the development of a virtual reality game in the field of alcohol prevention. Finally, participants will be split in two groups to have the opportunity to share thoughts on certain aspects of participatory research and co-creation in a poster discussion. More specifically, we aim to discuss: Does co-creation differ in the contexts of participatory epidemiology and health promotion? And if so how?What is needed to realize co-creation processes in practice? The seminar targets everyone working in the field of population health monitoring and health promotion. The timetable is as follows: Introduction, principles and definitions (15 min), participatory epidemiology and co-creation (15 min), co-designing in prevention and health promotion (15 min), poster discussions (30 min), plenary discussion and roundup (15 min). Main messages Co-creation is a way to improve the relevance of research findings, services and products for public health practice and the involved communities.Co-creation processes are vital to embrace the creativity of users and to ensure relevance and community ownership for health promotion programmes and services. Key messages Co-creation is a way to improve the relevance of research findings and products for various stakeholders. Co-creation is vital to embrace users’ creativity and to ensure community ownership.

scholarly journals Embracing complexity: Co-creation with retired immigrant women

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha Fanjoy ◽  
Bronwyn Bragg
Keyword(s):  
Participatory Research ◽  
Creative Process ◽  
Participatory Design ◽  
Immigrant Women ◽  
Community Partnerships ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Embedding Methods

This paper discusses a co-creation project carried out between a post-secondary, immigrant-serving agency and retired immigrant women. We posit that, by engaging with immigrant women in co-creation, we not only deepen our understanding of the challenges they face in retirement, but also generate valuable insights into the process of participatory design and collaboration; namely, the importance of recognizing complexity as a productive, rather than challenging, aspect of knowledge co-creation and collaboration. We show that, by intentionally embedding methods which address issues related to reflexivity, power and difference into the co-creative process, the challenges posed by complexity can by mitigated, leading to positive outcomes for all partners. KEYWORDSCo-creation, participatory research, immigrant women, seniors, post-secondary community partnerships, collaboration

scholarly journals A visitor's view of Madison's Program for Assertive Community Treatment (PACT)

1989 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 352-355 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Muijen ◽  
G. McNamee
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Assertive Community Treatment ◽  
Community Care ◽  
Research Programme ◽  
Community Treatment ◽  
Positive Research ◽  
Schizophrenic Patients ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Long Term Prognosis ◽  
The Uk

Before commencing work on the Daily Living Programme at the Maudsley Hospital, in London, to compare the benefits of community care with standard hospital admission for patients with serious mental illness, a visit to Madison was arranged, where some ten years ago a similar study had been carried out (Stein & Test, 1980). We had the impression from the substantial literature which has appeared on the mental health service in Madison (Stein & Test, 1985) that they have implemented in practice their positive research findings on community care. It was felt that their lengthy experience with such a service could be beneficial to the UK, where such services are now being developed. This visit included PACT (Program for Assertive Community Treatment); a research programme investigating the long-term prognosis of mainly schizophrenic patients, and the various units of the mental health services in Madison.

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