Confronting the Complexities of “Co-Production” in Participatory Health Research: A Critical, Reflexive Approach to Power Dynamics in a Collaborative Project on Parkinson’s Dance

The literature on participatory health research describes various ways of overcoming obstacles to the co-production knowledge by redressing power imbalances. In this article, we propose an approach understanding and analyzing which conceptualizes power, not as obstacle but intrinsic, productive force in bringing “co-production” into being. approach, is understood analyzed a tensional, complex, unstable entity that emerges power-imbued negotiations meanings throughout process. Focusing project Parkinson’s dance, our purpose illustrate how can generate about complexities “co-production.” We also demonstrate provide foundation for relational ethics confronts head-on. conclusion, discuss insights gained possibilities challenges value ethics.