Co-Creation Methods Inventory 2.0: Expanded Insights on 248 Methods Sourced from Academic Literature

Co-Creation Methods Inventory 2.0. A comprehensive open-access resource based on a systematic review of co-creation methods published in academic literature from 1998 to 2022. This dataset includes 248 distinct methods, categorized and detailed to support researchers and practitioners in planning, conducting, and evaluating co-creation projects in public health and beyond.

The methods are drawn from 266 academic articles and represent over two decades of development in collaborative problem-solving. Each method is characterised by descriptive steps, its target population, benefits, challenges, example applications, and much more! The dataset reflects co-creation practices across 40 different population groups, including children, adults, and marginalized populations. 

This dataset is the result of the scoping review titled "Co-creation methods for public health research — characteristics, benefits, and challenges: a Health CASCADE scoping review," which is published in BMC Medical Research Methodology: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12874-025-02514-4 

----------------Reach Out: For any inquiries or further information about the dataset, please feel free to reach out to the lead researcher, Danielle Marie Agnello at [e-mail]. Additionally, join the conversation and stay updated on her work by following her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DannyAgnello_GH. Co-Creation Resources: 

Looking for more methods, then take a look at the Co-Creation Method Inventory 1.0: https://www.i-jmr.org/2024/1/e59772 and the dataset here: https://zenodo.org/records/8014373. 

Additionally, engage with critical questions about method selection through my Methods Selector Infographic at: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7414470.

For insights into how these methods align with co-creation principles, please refer to the pre-print manuscript on the Co-Creation Rainbow framework: https://zenodo.org/records/10391410.

For additional support in utilizing these co-creation methods in a co-creation process, explore our Draft Evidence-based Co-Creation Guideline: PRODUCES+ at: https://zenodo.org/records/8379784. 

If you're needing support in evaluating your co-creation process, then access our Observation Guide: Evaluating a Co-Creation Workshop: https://zenodo.org/records/14228909.

You can also conduct your study in the Health CASCADE Co-Creation Database: https://doi.org/10.2196/45059.

Unlock the potential of co-creation and embark on a collaborative research journey with confidence, creativity, and innovation!