Table 1 Adaptations made to the established framework for social entrepreneurship in order to suit applied participatory health research initiatives in low to middle income countries (LMICs)
Stage/Element | Dees SEA Description | SEA for Health Research Description | Reason for Adaptation |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Adopting a mission to create and sustain local value | Identifying a locally relevant topic and research plan | Health research revolves around the formation of research questions or a hypothesis |
2 | Recognizing and relentlessly pursuing new opportunities that serve that mission | Recognizing the importance of international multi-disciplinary teams and incorporation of local knowledge | A diverse and well trained team will allow for pursuit of new opportunities and a better understanding of our research outcomes |
3 | Engaging in a process of continuous innovation, adaptation, and learning | Engaging in a process of continuous innovation, adaptation, and learning | No adaptation required |
4 | Acting boldly without being limited by resources currently in hand | Remaining motivated and determined to achieve sustainable long-term research outcomes | Identifying the idea that local stakeholder motivation is a key element for intervention long-term success |
5 | Exhibiting a heightened sense of accountability to the community involved and for the outcomes created | Sharing and transferring ownership of the project with the international and local partner | Accountability to the community lies in knowledge translation to key local stakeholders and partnering with stakeholders to maintain long-term research outcomes |