practicesruralinformed
The term practicesruralinformed refers to an approach in professional practice that prioritizes rural contexts in decision making, research, and service design. It emphasizes understanding rural geography, demographics, infrastructure, culture, and resource constraints to tailor interventions. It is used across fields such as healthcare, education, public policy, and community development.
Core principles include engaging with rural communities as partners, integrating local knowledge with evidence, ensuring accessibility
Implementation typically involves early stakeholder engagement, participatory design or co-creation, and iterative testing in rural settings.