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The Koolungar (Children) Moorditj (Strong) Healthy Skin Project Part I: Conducting First Nations Research in Pediatric Dermatology

Integrating First Nations knowledge systems and Western research methodologies recognizes the strength, experience, and insight of First Nations peoples in addressing health issues in their communities. In research, this includes projects being led by First Nations Elders and peoples, including First Nations researchers in the team, and collecting data in ways that reflect First Nations ways of knowing, being, and doing.

Citation:
Ricciardo BM, Walton J, Nannup N, Tilbrook D, Kessaris HL, Poore A, Ugle T, Michie C, Farrant B, Bridge C, McIntosh K, Kumarasinghe K, Bowen AC. The Koolungar (Children) Moorditj (Strong) Healthy Skin Project Part I: Conducting First Nations Research in Pediatric Dermatology. Pediatric Dermatology. 2025.

Keywords:
Child; dermatology; first nations; indigenous peoples; research ethics; skin Australian aboriginal and Torres Strait islander peoples

Abstract:
Integrating First Nations knowledge systems and Western research methodologies recognizes the strength, experience, and insight of First Nations peoples in addressing health issues in their communities. In research, this includes projects being led by First Nations Elders and peoples, including First Nations researchers in the team, and collecting data in ways that reflect First Nations ways of knowing, being, and doing.