Co-designing visuals of ethical principles
In a pilot project, a group of early-career health researchers worked together to co-design visuals of ethical principles to promote shared understanding and engagement.
Health research ethics training is highly variable, with some researchers receiving little to none, which is why ethical frameworks represent critical tools for ethical deliberation and guiding responsible practice. However, these documents' voluntary and abstract nature can leave health researchers seeking more operationalised guidance, such as in the form of checklists, even though this approach does not support reflection on the meaning of principles nor their implications.
In search of more reflective and participatory practices, we conducted a pilot study to explore whether co-design could support engagement and reflection on ethical principles amongst early-stage health researchers.
