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Table 2 Good practice guidelines (focus groups 3 and 4)

From: Developing a toolkit for increasing the participation of black, Asian and minority ethnic communities in health and social care research

Good practice guideline

Researchers and community members felt that…

1. Consider the communities which the research needs to involve

Researchers need to ensure that their study has adequate representation of BAME groups, and that they are provided with the tools on how to achieve this.

2. Undertake effective patient and public involvement (PPI) in research

Researchers need to recognise the importance of PPI and have suggestions for how to achieve this

3. Conduct effective recruitment in BAME communities

Researchers need to know about effective engagement strategies – what works and doesn’t work for people.

4. Ensure cultural competence in the conduct of the research

The research team should respond respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, ethnic backgrounds, religions and other diversity factors.

5. Provide effective feedback to research participants

Researchers should disseminate their findings back to the community, and not just within the academic context.