The Article Idea Chart: A participatory action research tool to aid involvement in dissemination

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Cheryl Forchuk
Amanda Meier

Abstract

Participatory-action research encourages the involvement of all key stakeholders in the research process and is especially well suited to mental health research. Previous literature outlines the importance of engaging stakeholders in the development of research questions and methodologies, but little has been written about ensuring the involvement of all stakeholders (especially non-academic members) in dissemination opportunities such as publication development. The Article Idea Chart was developed as a specific methodology for engaging all stakeholders in data analysis and publication development. It has been successfully utilised in a number of studies and is an effective tool for ensuring the dissemination process of participatory-action research results is both inclusive and transparent to all team members, regardless of stakeholder group.

Keywords: participatory-action research, mental health, dissemination, community capacity building, publications, authorship

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Snapshots (Non-refereed)
Author Biographies

Cheryl Forchuk, Western University/Lawson Health Research Institute

Professor/Assistant Director

Amanda Meier, Wilfrid Laurier University/Lawson Health Research Institute

Master of Social Work Student/Research Coordinator