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Queens of Science, Kings of Change, Ace of Identity: Development of a communication tool for inclusive health research
Macias Honti, A. (2025) Queens of Science, Kings of Change, Ace of Identity: Development of a communication tool for inclusive health research.
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| Abstract: | Despite increasing recognition of sex and gender differences in health research, these factors are often overlooked in study design. While funding bodies like ZonMw require applicants to evaluate sex, gender, and diversity in their research proposals, many struggle to implement these considerations effectively. Existing resources provide structured information but may not fully address the specific barriers faced by researchers unfamiliar with these topics or with limited awareness of their relevance. To bridge this gap, a research team was awarded funding through the 2023 Erasmus Summer Programme to develop a conversation tool to help health researchers integrate sex and gender considerations into their research proposals by facilitating discussions and raising awareness among research teams and reviewers. The project took a human-centered design approach, engaging academic experts and interdisciplinary consultants through an iterative development process. The result was a physical card deck that integrated playful elements and guiding prompts to foster discussions, increase awareness, and create a cross-disciplinary understanding of sex and gender considerations within health research consortiums. Through workshops with academic experts, the card deck was tested and refined. To expand its accessibility for remote teams and international collaboration, the tool was also adapted into a digital format. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | ET: Engineering Technology |
| Subject: | 01 general works |
| Programme: | Industrial Design Engineering MSc (66955) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/106055 |
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