Bereaved parent involvement in co-designed stillbirth research: Experiences of Project Engage

While benefits of involving consumers in research are well established, bereaved parents face unique challenges, and descriptions of their experiences with co-designed stillbirth research are lacking. The collective experience of ‘Project Engage’ involved co-designing resources to support bereaved parents’ involvement in research.

Citation:
Tindal K, Pollock D, Farrant B, Robinson N, et al. Bereaved parent involvement in co-designed stillbirth research: Experiences of Project Engage. Women Birth. 2025;38(1)

Keywords:
Bereaved parents; Co-design; Consumer engagement; Patient and public involvement; Perinatal loss; Stillbirth research

Abstract:
While benefits of involving consumers in research are well established, bereaved parents face unique challenges, and descriptions of their experiences with co-designed stillbirth research are lacking. The collective experience of ‘Project Engage’ involved co-designing resources to support bereaved parents’ involvement in research.