Conducting decolonizing research and practice with Australian First Nations to close the health gap
Abstract The purpose of this paper is to highlight a perspective for decolonizing research with Australian First Nations and provide a framework for successful and sustained knowledge translation by drawing on the recent work conducted by a research group, in five remote communities in North-Western...
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doaj-02437e8b5f2847dc85aed2f34b7e045c2021-09-26T11:20:45ZengBMCHealth Research Policy and Systems1478-45052021-09-0119111010.1186/s12961-021-00773-3Conducting decolonizing research and practice with Australian First Nations to close the health gapPamela Laird0Anne B. Chang1John Jacky2Mary Lane3André Schultz4Roz Walker5Wal-Yan Respiratory Research Centre, Telethon Kids Institute, University of Western AustraliaThe Child Health Division Menzies School of Health ResearchKulunga, Telethon Kids InstituteBroome Regional Aboriginal Medical ServiceWal-Yan Respiratory Research Centre, Telethon Kids Institute, University of Western AustraliaSchool of Indigenous Studies, Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, University of Western AustraliaAbstract The purpose of this paper is to highlight a perspective for decolonizing research with Australian First Nations and provide a framework for successful and sustained knowledge translation by drawing on the recent work conducted by a research group, in five remote communities in North-Western Australia. The perspective is discussed in light of national and international calls for meaningful and dedicated engagement with First Nations people in research, policy and practice, to help close the health gap between First Nations and other Australians.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-021-00773-3First NationsParticipatory action researchKnowledge translationDecolonizing methodology |
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Pamela Laird Anne B. Chang John Jacky Mary Lane André Schultz Roz Walker |
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Pamela Laird Anne B. Chang John Jacky Mary Lane André Schultz Roz Walker Conducting decolonizing research and practice with Australian First Nations to close the health gap Health Research Policy and Systems First Nations Participatory action research Knowledge translation Decolonizing methodology |
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Conducting decolonizing research and practice with Australian First Nations to close the health gap |
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Conducting decolonizing research and practice with Australian First Nations to close the health gap |
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Conducting decolonizing research and practice with Australian First Nations to close the health gap |
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Conducting decolonizing research and practice with Australian First Nations to close the health gap |
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conducting decolonizing research and practice with australian first nations to close the health gap |
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Health Research Policy and Systems |
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Abstract The purpose of this paper is to highlight a perspective for decolonizing research with Australian First Nations and provide a framework for successful and sustained knowledge translation by drawing on the recent work conducted by a research group, in five remote communities in North-Western Australia. The perspective is discussed in light of national and international calls for meaningful and dedicated engagement with First Nations people in research, policy and practice, to help close the health gap between First Nations and other Australians. |
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First Nations Participatory action research Knowledge translation Decolonizing methodology |
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