Using arts-based research in applied health care: An example from an evaluation of NHS dental contract reform in Wales

Overs, Ellie, Woods, Chris, Jones, Lorelei, Williams, Lynne, Williams, Sion, Burton, Chris and Brocklehurst, Paul R. (2023) Using arts-based research in applied health care: An example from an evaluation of NHS dental contract reform in Wales. Journal of Health Services Research and Policy, 28 (3). pp. 190-196. ISSN 1355-8196

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Abstract

Objective: Arts-based research (ABR) refers to the use of art in the research process to help generate, interpret and/or communicate knowledge. We used ABR principles to adapt a centre-staging method to complement a more traditional qualitative approach to evaluate participants’ views on dental service reform. Methods: We asked five individuals in the dental health sector in the National Health Service in Wales to select objects to depict their views on the current reform process and their ideal reform process. This process took place alongside traditional semi-structured interviews with the participants. Results: There were three marked differences in the centre-staging process as compared to the interviews: (1) there was a greater use of symbolism by the participants, (2) the participants put a greater focus on the process of change and (3) the participants were more likely to reveal the emotions underlying their assessments of the reform process. Conclusions: The arts-based approach adopted appeared to be highly accessible and has the potential to be used in a wide range of applications.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Funding information: The authors disclose receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: Welsh Government [C234/2018/2019 – Evaluation of Dental Contract Reform].
Uncontrolled Keywords:	arts-based research,centre-staging,dental contract reform,health policy,public health, environmental and occupational health,sdg 3 - good health and well-being ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2700/2719
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences > School of Health Sciences
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Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	04 Apr 2025 13:30
Last Modified:	07 Apr 2025 00:19
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/98943
DOI:	10.1177/13558196221137202

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