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Background <p>Research partnerships between researchers and knowledge users are increasingly valued for their role in generating relevant and impactful research. However, the dynamics of these partnerships, including motivations, challenges, and relational aspects, remain underexplored. This study aimed to understand the experiences of researchers and knowledge users engaged in partnered child health research.</p> Methods <p>We used an interpretive description approach to conduct and analyze semi-structured interviews with researchers and knowledge users involved in Canadian partnered child health research projects. Data analysis was iterative, involving inductive coding, theme development, and reflection with an interprofessional colleague with lived experience of a congenital health condition.</p> Results <p>Fifteen individuals (12 researchers and 3 knowledge users) participated. We identified three key themes. (1) <i>Diverse drivers: role-based motivations and perceived effects</i> – Participants described diverse, role-based motivations for engaging in partnered research. Researchers were primarily driven to enhance research impact, while knowledge users emphasized advocacy and credibility. Individuals embodying dual roles with research expertise and professional experience focused on practical relevance and improving health outcomes. (2) <i>It’s all about the relationships</i> – Relational quality was central to successful partnerships. While power dynamics shifted towards greater equity over time, achieving fully equitable relationships remained complex. (3) <i>Navigating evolutions and tensions</i> – Academic structures continue to create tensions despite a growing cultural shift toward embracing partnership approaches. Key challenges included insufficient recognition for partnership efforts, and funding mechanisms often misaligning with partnership principles.</p> Conclusions <p>This study underscores the importance of understanding role-specific motivations, prioritizing relational quality, and addressing systemic challenges in child health research partnerships. Findings provide insights into key dynamics that help navigate both successes and challenges in these partnerships. Continued efforts are needed to address misalignments across systems and structures, support relationship building, and promote sustained collaboration.</p>

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‘There has to be some chemistry there’: an interpretive description exploring the experiences, motivations and dynamics of partnered child health research

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    2025年8月29日

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  • Leah K. Crockett,
  • S. Michelle Driedger,
  • Shannon D. Scott,
  • Kent C. Loftsgard,
  • Kathryn M. Sibley

摘要

Background

Research partnerships between researchers and knowledge users are increasingly valued for their role in generating relevant and impactful research. However, the dynamics of these partnerships, including motivations, challenges, and relational aspects, remain underexplored. This study aimed to understand the experiences of researchers and knowledge users engaged in partnered child health research.

Methods

We used an interpretive description approach to conduct and analyze semi-structured interviews with researchers and knowledge users involved in Canadian partnered child health research projects. Data analysis was iterative, involving inductive coding, theme development, and reflection with an interprofessional colleague with lived experience of a congenital health condition.

Results

Fifteen individuals (12 researchers and 3 knowledge users) participated. We identified three key themes. (1) Diverse drivers: role-based motivations and perceived effects – Participants described diverse, role-based motivations for engaging in partnered research. Researchers were primarily driven to enhance research impact, while knowledge users emphasized advocacy and credibility. Individuals embodying dual roles with research expertise and professional experience focused on practical relevance and improving health outcomes. (2) It’s all about the relationships – Relational quality was central to successful partnerships. While power dynamics shifted towards greater equity over time, achieving fully equitable relationships remained complex. (3) Navigating evolutions and tensions – Academic structures continue to create tensions despite a growing cultural shift toward embracing partnership approaches. Key challenges included insufficient recognition for partnership efforts, and funding mechanisms often misaligning with partnership principles.

Conclusions

This study underscores the importance of understanding role-specific motivations, prioritizing relational quality, and addressing systemic challenges in child health research partnerships. Findings provide insights into key dynamics that help navigate both successes and challenges in these partnerships. Continued efforts are needed to address misalignments across systems and structures, support relationship building, and promote sustained collaboration.