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Exploring the Reported Strengths and Limitations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research: A Narrative Review of Intervention Studies

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  • Romany McGuffog

    (School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
    Hunter Medical Research Institute, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia)

  • Jamie Bryant

    (School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
    Hunter Medical Research Institute, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia)

  • Kade Booth

    (School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
    Hunter Medical Research Institute, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia)

  • Felicity Collis

    (School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia)

  • Alex Brown

    (Indigenous Genomics, Australia National University, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
    Telethon Kids Institute, Nedlands, WA 6009, Australia)

  • Jaquelyne T. Hughes

    (Rural and Remote Health, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Darwin, NT 0810, Australia)

  • Catherine Chamberlain

    (Centre for Health Equity, School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
    Judith Lumley Centre, School of Nursing and Midwifery, La Trobe University, Bundoora, VIC 3086, Australia)

  • Alexandra McGhie

    (School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
    Hunter Medical Research Institute, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia)

  • Breanne Hobden

    (School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
    Hunter Medical Research Institute, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
    Health Behaviour Research Collaborative, School of Medicine and Public Health, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia)

  • Michelle Kennedy

    (School of Medicine and Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
    Hunter Medical Research Institute, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia)

Abstract

High quality intervention research is needed to inform evidence-based practice and policy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We searched for studies published from 2008–2020 in the PubMed database. A narrative review of intervention literature was conducted, where we identified researcher reported strengths and limitations of their research practice. A total of 240 studies met inclusion criteria which were categorised as evaluations, trials, pilot interventions or implementation studies. Reported strengths included community engagement and partnerships; sample qualities; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander involvement in research; culturally appropriate and safe research practice; capacity building efforts; providing resources or reducing costs for services and communities; understanding local culture and context; and appropriate timelines for completion. Reported limitations included difficulties achieving the target sample size; inadequate time; insufficient funding and resources; limited capacity of health workers and services; and inadequate community involvement and communication issues. This review highlights that community consultation and leadership coupled with appropriate time and funding, enables Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health intervention research to be conducted. These factors can enable effective intervention research, and consequently can help improve health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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  • Romany McGuffog & Jamie Bryant & Kade Booth & Felicity Collis & Alex Brown & Jaquelyne T. Hughes & Catherine Chamberlain & Alexandra McGhie & Breanne Hobden & Michelle Kennedy, 2023. "Exploring the Reported Strengths and Limitations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research: A Narrative Review of Intervention Studies," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(5), pages 1-21, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:5:p:3993-:d:1078065
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