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2025 International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame Honoree Presentation

Abstract

Around 32% of the global population are at risk of social exclusion (Cuesta et al., 2024). This has significant impact upon morbidity, mortality and quality of life (Aldridge et al., 2017). In research, these individuals are underserved (NIHR 2024), perceived to be ‘difficult’, ‘hard to reach’ or in need of protection, so their voices and experiences remain unheard. This keynote shall explore some of these challenges, share ideas and explore ways to promote inclusive research.

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References:

Aldridge RW., Story A., Hwang SW., Nordentoft M., Luchenski SA., Hartwell G., Tweed EJ., Lewer D., Katikireddi SV., Hayward AC., 2017. Morbidity and mortality in homeless individuals, prisoners, sex workers, and individuals with substance use disorders in high-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet 391; Jan 20; 441-250. Doi.org/10.1016/ S0140-6736(17)31869-X

Cuesta J, Lopez-Noval B, Niño-Zarazua M 2024. Social exclusion concepts, measurement, and a global estimate. PLoS ONE 19(2): e0298085. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0298085

NIHR, 2024. Making Research Inclusive, Available from: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/about-us/who-we-are/research-inclusion/making-research-inclusive#:~:text=We%20define%20an%20under%2Dserved,is%20specific%20to%20the%20context accessed 25.3.25

Author Details

Vanessa Heaslip, PhD, MA, BSc (Hons), DipHe, RN, DN

Sigma Membership

Phi Mu

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Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Expert Opinion (nationally/internationally recognized)

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Underserved Populations, Social Exclusion and Health, Nursing Research, Inclusion

Conference Name

36th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Seattle, Washington, USA

Conference Year

2025

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Researching Unheard and Silenced Voices

Seattle, Washington, USA

Around 32% of the global population are at risk of social exclusion (Cuesta et al., 2024). This has significant impact upon morbidity, mortality and quality of life (Aldridge et al., 2017). In research, these individuals are underserved (NIHR 2024), perceived to be ‘difficult’, ‘hard to reach’ or in need of protection, so their voices and experiences remain unheard. This keynote shall explore some of these challenges, share ideas and explore ways to promote inclusive research.