Table 2 Appreciative Inquiry Reflection on Research Workshop
Question | Facilitators' Responses |
|---|---|
What 'gave life' to the workshop? | Number and diversity of people Human capacity of participants Use of concrete, culturally accessible examples Overt interest in research by participants from increasingly educated backgrounds Desire to employ evidence-based practice Limited training opportunities at AAH/ACON meaning enthusiastic participation Historically, research had been perceived as something belonging to outsiders (white man) but the workshop demonstrated opportunities for Solomon Islanders to lead research. |
What 'could have been'? | Further exploration of theoretical foundations and research systems (e.g. ethics) Smaller groups working on self identified research questions over a longer period |
What 'should be'? | Local and international health research mentors supporting emerging researchers Functioning research systems at AAH/ACON with clear steps for researchers |
What is needed to 'sustain change'? | Systems to support research at AAH Links with national and international health research systems |