[Register Now] Participatory health research and designathons for health: A participatory workshop

Date:	26 June 2024 (Wednesday)
Time:	10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Venue:	KCTCRC, 1/F, School of Public Health Building, Prince of Wales Hospital
Facilitators:	Professor Joseph TUCKER, Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, The University of North Carolina Dr. Chunyan LI, Postdoctoral Fellow, Tokyo College, The University of Tokyo Dr. Gifty MARLEY, Postdoctoral Researcher, The University of North Carolina
Objectives:	1)      To better understand participatory health research as defined by the WHO 2)      To introduce a designathon as one format for participatory health research 3)      To join a brief participatory activity to learn by doing
Agenda:	1)      Introduce participatory health research and health designathons (~ 20-30 minutes) 2)      Participatory activity (~ 50 minutes) 3)      Wrap up (~ 10 minutes)

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Participatory research is a cornerstone of public health. This workshop will review some of the fundamentals of participatory research in health. For example, designathons can spur innovation, facilitate multi-disciplinary collaboration, and inform public health intervention development in a structured manner. Designathons are a three-step process informed by design thinking that include preparation with end-users, intensive collaboration, and follow-up implementation and/or research.1 Several co-authors of the recently launched World Health Organization practical guide on participatory health research 2 will introduce key principles through lecture and participatory activities. Join us!

More information about the practical guide: https://socialinnovationinhealth.org/health-designathon-guide/

References

1.            Tieosapjaroen W, Chen E, Ritchwood T, et al. Designathons in health research: a global systematic review. BMJ Glob Health. Mar 7 2024;9(3)doi:10.1136/bmjgh-2023-013961

2.            TDR/SESH/SIHI. Participatory health research and action: A practical guide on designathons. 2024. https://socialinnovationinhealth.org/health-designathon-guide/

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