Strategies for improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in cardiovascular research: a primer

Roslyn Prichard; Della Maneze; Nicola Straiton; Sally C Inglis; Julee McDonagh

doi:10.1093/eurjcn/zvae002

Strategies for improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in cardiovascular research: a primer

Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2024 Apr 12;23(3):313-322. doi: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvae002.

Authors

Roslyn Prichard¹, Della Maneze², Nicola Straiton³, Sally C Inglis⁴, Julee McDonagh^{2

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Affiliations

¹ Faculty of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast, 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs, 4556 Queensland, Australia.
² School of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine, and Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.
³ St Vincent's Health Network, Nursing Research Institute, Australian Catholic University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
⁴ IMPACCT, Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
⁵ Centre for Chronic and Complex Care Research, Blacktown Hospital, Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia.

PMID: 38190724
DOI: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvae002

Abstract

This paper aims to empower cardiovascular (CV) researchers by promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) principles throughout the research cycle. It defines DE&I and introduces practical strategies for implementation in recruitment, retention, and team dynamics within CV research. Evidence-based approaches supporting underrepresented populations' participation are outlined for each research phase. Emphasizing the significance of inclusive research environments, the paper offers guidance and resources. We invite CV researchers to actively embrace DE&I principles, enhancing research relevance and addressing longstanding CV health disparities.

Keywords: Cardiovascular outcome disparity; Cardiovascular trials; Diversity equity and inclusion; Research methods.

MeSH terms

Cultural Diversity*
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion*
Humans