Inclusive research brings diverse perspectives to the forefront, allowing all communities, especially underserved ones, to shape studies that affect them directly. When people see themselves represented, trust in healthcare research grows, leading to greater engagement and better health outcomes.
Diverse voices in research spark innovation, leading to discoveries and solutions that may otherwise go unexplored. By involving participants and researchers from a range of backgrounds, inclusive research opens the door to new ideas, identifies unique health risks, and enhances our understanding of various conditions.
When research includes participants from varied backgrounds, it captures critical information about how medical conditions and treatments impact different populations. This leads to treatments and interventions that are more accurate and effective across groups, reducing health disparities and contributing to a more equitable healthcare system.
Of all clinical trials will experience delays
Of ethnic minority groups participated in the COVID trials
Of researchers find it either all or sometimes difficult to recruit participants for their research project
Working together with others towards a common goal. Emphasising collective efforts in achieving objectives.
We work towards thoughtful consideration of one's own experiences, actions, and decisions encourages individuals to learn from their experiences, identify strengths and weaknesses, and continuously improve.
We work towards practice of ensuring that everyone feels valued, respected, and supported
We work towards having a modest view of one's own importance and capabilities. We encourage openness to learning from others, acknowledging mistakes, and valuing the contributions of others.
We work towards being honest, fair, having integrity, and adherence to moral principles in decision-making and actions.