Citation

McClure RJ. Inj. Prev. 2019; 25(5): 348-349.

Affiliation

School of Rural Medicine, University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia rmcclure@une.edu.au.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1136/injuryprev-2019-043459

PMID

31548360

Abstract

My starting point for this discussion is where we left the topic in an editorial 12 months ago; that is, the need for more ‘Public involvement in the production, dissemination and implementation of injury prevention research.’1 In this issue, Jennifer Woody Collins presents an informed critique of the challenges involved, and provides an elegant response.2 I commend her practical advice for researchers and practitioners to you for your consideration.

The case for coproduced research is no longer contentious.3 Both for reasons of equity and justice, and for improved translation of research to public benefit, the compelling argument for coproduced research has been made. It is now our responsibility as editors and authors to apply the principle of coproduction in a way that fits our context and achieves the principle’s ethical and practical goals. From January 2020 all authors submitting manuscripts to Injury Prevention will be asked to consider how they applied the principles of public involvement to the work they have undertaken.

No one is saying this will be an easy task. Critically important yes, but not easy. Let’s take a look at the nine manuscripts published in this issue on the topic of road safety, and explore the depth and breadth of the challenge...

Language: en

Keywords

Advocacy; Health Education; Public Health