scholarly journals Reflections on 'Aboriginalising' the Research Process

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marlene Burchill ◽  
Phyllis Lau ◽  
Priscilla Pyett ◽  
Steve Kelly ◽  
Peter Waples-Crowe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Initial Phase ◽  
Research Team ◽  
Aboriginal People ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
Model Of Care ◽  
Multidisciplinary Research ◽  
Aboriginal Communities ◽  
Hunting And Gathering ◽  
Multidisciplinary Research Team

This article describes the way a multidisciplinary research team set about 'Aboriginalising' their research processes in the initial phase of a project that aimed to develop a culturally appropriate model of care for urban Aboriginal people with diabetes. Although academic conventions and protocols tended to dominate, the project incorporated the innovative approach that the Aboriginal researchers brought to the process of recruiting and facilitating focus groups, which they likened to 'hunting and gathering'. In developing and strengthening partnerships between research institutions and Aboriginal communities, it is important that Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal researchers challenge the conventional academic models of research in ways that are culturally appropriate and informed by Aboriginal scholarship. This article illustrates the difficulties and challenges on both sides of the partnership. It concludes by outlining the key principles learnt during the first phase of the project.

scholarly journals Common Pitfalls in Analysis of Tissue Scores

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
David K. Meyerholz ◽  
Nathan L. Tintle ◽  
Amanda P. Beck
Keyword(s):  
Research Team ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
Biological Data ◽  
Multidisciplinary Research ◽  
Resultant Data ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Multidisciplinary Research Team ◽  
Statistical Approaches ◽  
Reading Key

Histopathology remains an important source of descriptive biological data in biomedical research. Recent petitions for enhanced reproducibility in scientific studies have elevated the role of tissue scoring (semiquantitative and quantitative) in research studies. Effective tissue scoring requires appropriate statistical analysis to help validate the group comparisons and give the pathologist confidence in interpreting the data. Each statistical test is typically founded on underlying assumptions regarding the data. If the underlying assumptions of a statistical test do not match the data, then these tests can lead to increased risk of erroneous interpretations of the data. The choice of appropriate statistical test is influenced by the study’s experimental design and resultant data (eg, paired vs unpaired, normality, number of groups, etc). Here, we identify 3 common pitfalls in the analysis of tissue scores: shopping for significance, overuse of paired t-tests, and misguided analysis of multiple groups. Finally, we encourage pathologists to use the full breadth of resources available to them, such as using statistical software, reading key publications about statistical approaches, and identifying a statistician to serve as a collaborator on the multidisciplinary research team. These collective resources can be helpful in choosing the appropriate statistical test for tissue-scoring data to provide the most valid interpretation for the pathologist.

Effective questionnaire design: How to use cognitive interviews to refine questionnaire items

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
J.S. Balza ◽  
R.N. Cusatis ◽  
S.M. McDonnell ◽  
M.A. Basir ◽  
K.E. Flynn
Keyword(s):  
Preterm Birth ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Research Team ◽  
Questionnaire Design ◽  
Cognitive Interviewing ◽  
Cognitive Interviews ◽  
Multidisciplinary Research ◽  
Multidisciplinary Research Team

BACKGROUND: Cognitive interviewing is a technique that can be used to improve and refine questionnaire items. We describe the basic methodology of cognitive interviewing and illustrate its utility through our experience using cognitive interviews to refine a questionnaire assessing parental understanding of concepts related to preterm birth. METHODS: Cognitive interviews were conducted using current best practices. Results were analyzed by the multidisciplinary research team and questionnaire items that were revealed to be problematic were revised. RESULTS: Revisions to the questionnaire items were made to improve clarity and to elicit responses that truly reflected the participants understanding of the concept. CONCLUSION: Cognitive interviewing is a useful methodology for improving validity of questionnaire items, we recommend researchers developing new questionnaire items design and complete cognitive interviews to improve their items and increase confidence in study conclusions.

scholarly journals Organizing a Multidisciplinary Research Team

2019 ◽  
Vol 143 (3) ◽  
pp. 951-961
Author(s):  
Jennifer M. Sterbenz ◽  
Jacob S. Nasser ◽  
Kevin C. Chung
Keyword(s):  
Research Team ◽  
Multidisciplinary Research ◽  
Multidisciplinary Research Team

scholarly journals Identifying culturally acceptable cognitive tests for use in remote northern Australia

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Deborah Rock ◽  
Ian R. Price
Keyword(s):  
Executive Function ◽  
Aboriginal People ◽  
Cognitive Testing ◽  
Cognitive Tests ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
Consultation Process ◽  
Main Trial ◽  
Aboriginal Communities ◽  
Memory And Attention ◽  
Culturally Adapted

Abstract Background A lack of culturally appropriate tests hampers accurate assessment of cognition in remote Australian Aboriginal communities. In Arnhem Land, this study employed a community consultation process to evaluate commonly used Western tests of executive function, memory, attention, and visuospatial function. Methods An initial consultation process and a follow-up pilot study resulted in the rejection of some common tests, the development of new tests, and culturally adapted versions of others. In the subsequent 30-person main trial, adult Aboriginal volunteers were examined on nine tests, plus the Kimberly Indigenous Cognitive Assessment screen, and a brief literacy test. Results Executive function, memory, and attention tests were found to group separately after an exploratory principal components analysis. Correlations between new tests and similar Kimberly screen items were not significant, but ceiling effects may be relevant. Six of 13 test scores were found to correlate with the literacy measure. Conclusions A selection of cognitive tests were identified that Aboriginal people found culturally acceptable and engaging. In particular, Self-Ordered Pointing, Trail-Making, a verbal-switching task, and a new test “Which car?” show promise for further development. This work may contribute to the need for culturally appropriate cognitive testing in Aboriginal communities.

The Benefits of Joining a Multidisciplinary Research Team

2017 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 18-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Logan O. Mailloux ◽  
Michael R. Grimaila ◽  
Douglas D. Hodson ◽  
Gerald B. Baumgartner
Keyword(s):  
Research Team ◽  
Multidisciplinary Research ◽  
Multidisciplinary Research Team

Stayin' on Track: the feasibility of developing Internet and mobile phone-based resources to support young Aboriginal fathers

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Fletcher ◽  
Craig Hammond ◽  
Darren Faulkner ◽  
Nicole Turner ◽  
Lisa Shipley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Phone ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
Aboriginal Communities ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Viable Approach

Young Aboriginal fathers face social and emotional challenges in the transition to fatherhood, yet culturally appropriate support mechanisms are lacking. Peer mentoring to develop online- and mobile phone-based resources and support may be a viable approach to successfully engage these young men. This feasibility study engaged two trusted Aboriginal mentors and researchers to partner with one regional and two rural Aboriginal communities in New South Wales, Australia. Early in the research process, 20 young Aboriginal fathers were recruited as co-investigators. These fathers were integral in the development of web-based resources and testing of mobile phone-based text messaging and mood-tracking programs tailored to provide fathering and mental health support. Overwhelmingly positive feedback from evaluations reinforced community pride in and ownership of the outcomes. The young men’s involvement was instrumental in not only developing culturally appropriate support, but also in building their capacity as role models for other fathers in the community. The positive results from this feasibility study support the adoption of participatory approaches in the development of resources for Aboriginal communities.

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