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Systematic Review of Contemporary Theories Used for Co-creation, Co-design and Co-production in Public Health

by Katrina Messiha

In the first systematic review of its kind, published in the Journal of Public Health (Oxford University Press), a diverse team of co-creation researchers, led by Katrina Messiha, identified and summarized contemporary (explicit) theories used in co-creation, co-design and co-production within public health research. A… Read More »Systematic Review of Contemporary Theories Used for Co-creation, Co-design and Co-production in Public Health

Psychosocial Determinants of Sleep Behavior and Healthy Sleep Among Adolescents: A Two-Wave Panel Study

by Lea Delfmann

Poor sleep is an increasing health problem among adolescents. To inform future (co-created) healthy sleep interventions, it is necessary to know the most changeable factors influencing sleep behavior. However, little is known about which psychosocial determinants identified by leading behavior change theories are associated with… Read More »Psychosocial Determinants of Sleep Behavior and Healthy Sleep Among Adolescents: A Two-Wave Panel Study

Establishing a Health CASCADE–Curated Open-Access Database to Consolidate Knowledge About Co-Creation: Novel Artificial Intelligence–Assisted Methodology Based on Systematic Reviews

by Danielle Agnello, Quentin Loisel

In a groundbreaking endeavor, Quentin Loisel and Danielle Agnello, supported by a great team of researchers, have pioneered a transformative approach to advancing co-creation research. Co-creation has been stymied by fragmented knowledge. To overcome this hurdle, they developed a meticulously curated open-access database leveraged by… Read More »Establishing a Health CASCADE–Curated Open-Access Database to Consolidate Knowledge About Co-Creation: Novel Artificial Intelligence–Assisted Methodology Based on Systematic Reviews

Adaptation of Public health interventions using Co-creation

by Janneke de Boer, Lea Delfmann, Giuliana Longworth

Two co-working sessions in Barcelona gave our study on the adaptation of public health interventions using co-creation further shape. During the first session, co-authors were asked for input on the discussion section of the paper. As could have been expected from a group of people… Read More »Adaptation of Public health interventions using Co-creation

Enriching the Evidence Base of Co-creation in Public Health with Methodological Principles of Critical Realism

by Katrina Messiha

Katrina Messiha led co-working sessions at our October 2023 Barcelona meeting, on part of her PhD research on “Enriching the Evidence Base of Co-creation in Public Health with Methodological Principles of Critical Realism”. These sessions aimed to connect critical realism (a meta-theory) with practical application,… Read More »Enriching the Evidence Base of Co-creation in Public Health with Methodological Principles of Critical Realism

Adult facilitators’ input on co-creation methods developed by youth

by Rabab Chrifou

Youth have been participating in co-creation sessions aimed at developing methods to establish ethical practice. More than 60 methods have been ideated of which 18 are selected by youth through dot voting. Because co-creation is a collective effort involving both youth and adults, it is… Read More »Adult facilitators’ input on co-creation methods developed by youth

Collaboratively Selecting and Defining the Criteria for Evaluating Co-Creation Methods

by Danielle Agnello

Our PhD fellow, Danielle Agnello, led the Health CASCADE’s co-creation researchers in addressing the challenge of whether co-creation methods were successful. In two participatory sessions, the team aimed to answer the pivotal questions of method suitability and success. This collaborative effort will birth evidence-based evaluation… Read More »Collaboratively Selecting and Defining the Criteria for Evaluating Co-Creation Methods

Co-creators’ psychological experiences of the co-creation of a workplace health plan to reduce sedentary behaviour: A Health CASCADE study

by Lauren McCaffrey

Our recent study delved into the psychology behind co-creating a workplace health plan to tackle sedentary behaviour. Understanding this experience has helped us identify what drives engagement and enjoyment, and what might hinder progress. The study involved eight interactive co-creation workshops (Oct – Dec 2022)… Read More »Co-creators’ psychological experiences of the co-creation of a workplace health plan to reduce sedentary behaviour: A Health CASCADE study

Adult co-creators’ psychological experiences of the co-creation process: A Health CASCADE scoping review.

by Lauren McCaffrey

Although there is a growing recognition of the significance of co-creators’ experience (CCE) to the success of the process and potential impact on the co-created output, there is a gap in the aggregation of the literature regarding their experience. The aim of this scoping review… Read More »Adult co-creators’ psychological experiences of the co-creation process: A Health CASCADE scoping review.

Sustainable Development for Mobile Health Apps Using the Human-Centered Design Process at ISBNPA 2023

by Qingfan An

Well-documented scientific evidence indicates that mobile health (mHealth) apps can improve the quality of life, relieve symptoms, and restore health for patients. In addition to improving patients’ health outcomes, mHealth apps reduce health care use and the cost burdens associated with disease management. Currently, patients… Read More »Sustainable Development for Mobile Health Apps Using the Human-Centered Design Process at ISBNPA 2023

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