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eMJA: Development of guidelines for non-Indigenous people undertaking research among the Indigenous population of north-east Victoria Development of guidelines for non-Indigenous people undertaking research among the Indigenous population of north-east Victoria Rick Henderson, David S Simmons, Lisa Bourke and Janice Muir MJA 2002; 176 (10): 482-485 The Department of Rural Health, University of Melbourne, has developed a framework for conducting research in partnership with Indigenous communities. The framework addresses past inappropriate research practices, incorporates cultural understandings, and outlines culturally appropriate protocols. The four parts of the framework are a committee to initiate, direct and oversee all research projects; a Koorie Team to guide research; a set of research guidelines; and a policy for the department. The framework has been used to develop strong relations with Koorie communities and conduct various health projects. Not only is Indigenous health in Australia poor,1-4 "there is widespread agreement that knowledge about the health status of the Aboriginal population is inadequate".5 Some Indigenous health research has been of immense use in designing and evaluating interventions which have improved the health status of Indigenous people, especially at the local level.6,7 Consequently, high-quality, proactive, participatory research is needed.8,9 Because there are few Indigenous healthcare professionals and researchers in Australia, non-Indigenous researchers are involved in Indigenous research. Full Article: http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/176_10_200502/hen10605_fm.html |
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