Table 2 Potential groups of actors involved in the co-creation process (Example: intervention for school-children)
| Group | Description | Example | Expertise |
|---|---|---|---|
| End-users | The group of people or population that is the target of the intervention | School-children | Provide insight of their specific needs |
| Stakeholders | The group of people who are interested or involved in the implementation of the intervention but who may or may not be the end-users. May also be referred to collectively as “non-academic stakeholders” |
School-children Parents of school-children Teachers School directors Local authorities Educational bodies | Provide insight on intervention development and implementation from their perspective and experience. |
| Academic Researchers | Individuals who, in a traditional public health model, conduct the research |
University researchers Public health practitioners | Provide evidence from current research |