Addressing health inequalities through engagement with people and communities

Summary

Use varied methods to capture diverse perspectives in evaluating the effectiveness of engagement in addressing health inequalities.

Link to health inequalities

Using diverse, co-designed data collection methods ensures that the voices of under-served groups are captured in evaluations. Best practice strengthens understanding of the impact of engagement on health inequalities, ensuring findings are accurate, actionable, and contribute to equitable improvements in services and outcomes.

Activities, skills and resources

Emerging

• Use basic data collection methods like surveys or participation counts.
• Collect data primarily at the conclusion of projects.

Developing

• Use qualitative methods such as interviews or focus groups alongside basic quantitative approaches.
• Ensure community representatives review data collection tools for appropriateness.

Maturing

• Combine qualitative and quantitative methods, collecting data at multiple time points.
• Test data collection tools with people and communities before using them.

Thriving

• Use sophisticated methods like real-time feedback and participatory approaches.
• Co-create adaptable data collection tools with people and communities.