54 research outputs found
In participatory budgeting we trust? Fairness, tactics and (in)accessibility in participatory governance
Participatory budgeting (PB) is a significant innovation in democracy and local development. PB provides the opportunity for citizens to engage in processes of deliberation and decision-making upon the allocation of public funds. As new critical discourse emerges surrounding this model of local government spending, a significant area warranting investigation concerns how trust, and indeed mistrust, factor into PB. Through an analysis of interviews with residents and Council staff engaged in PB processes in a county in the north of England, we highlight the ways in which issues of trust can impact on participation in these initiatives, and also strengthen relationships between voting delegates, project teams and local government. This paper argues that increasing the perceived accessibility, and reconsidering the inclusion of mass membership groups in PB, might help to create progressive, effective and trustful participation
Patient and service user engagement in research: a systematic review and synthesized framework
BackgroundThere is growing attention towards increasing patient and service user engagement (PSUE) in biomedical and health services research. Existing variations in language and design inhibit reporting and indexing, which are crucial to comparative effectiveness in determining best practices.ObjectiveThis paper utilizes a systematic review and environmental scan to derive an evidenceâbased framework for PSUE.DesignA metanarrative systematic review and environmental scan/manual search using scientific databases and other search engines, along with feedback from a patient advisory group (PAG).Eligible sourcesEnglishâlanguage studies, commentaries, grey literature and other sources (including systematic and nonâsystematic reviews) pertaining to patient and public involvement in biomedical and health services research.Data extractedStudy description (e.g. participant demographics, research setting) and design, if applicable; frameworks, conceptualizations or planning schemes for PSUEârelated endeavours; and methods for PSUE initiation and gathering patients'/service users' input or contributions.ResultsOverall, 202 sources were included and met eligibility criteria; 41 of these presented some framework or conceptualization of PSUE. Sources were synthesized into a twoâpart framework for PSUE: (i) integral PSUE components include patient and service user initiation, reciprocal relationships, colearning and reâassessment and feedback, (ii) sources describe PSUE at several research stages, within three larger phases: preparatory, execution and translational.Discussion and ConclusionsEfforts at developing a solid evidence base on PSUE are limited by the nonâstandard and nonâempirical nature of much of the literature. Our proposed twoâpart framework provides a standard structure and language for reporting and indexing to support comparative effectiveness and optimize PSUE.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/113737/1/hex12090.pd
Magnesian limestone escarpment subject plan
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The Durham coast A fresh look at its problems and its future
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Magnesian limestone escarpment (minerals and landscape restoration) local plan Written statement
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Review of the development plan scheme for county Durham No. 4: July 1982
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Development plan scheme for County Durham Third review: July 1981
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Structure plans annual report County Durham 1982
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Structure plans annual report County Durham 1981
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