Re-envisaging Infection Practice Ecologies in Nursing (RIPEN) through Arts and Humanities Approaches is a collaborative research project that has used a novel combination of methods to explore and develop nursing’s engagement with the pressing problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This report presents an overview of the rationale for, and design of, the project before featuring the methods used in the workshops that were central to its progress. In the third section we reflect on the learning that has accrued and this is then summarised in the final section along with specific recommendations.

In presenting this material we hope to give the reader insight into how we have addressed RIPEN’s central question: How can relevant arts and humanities-based approaches help nurses to re-envisage their infection control practice ecologies in response to antimicrobial resistance? We believe this should be of relevance to
four main audiences:

Nursing and healthcare professionals engaged in practice, education and/or research to address antimicrobial
resistance and infection prevention

Designers, artists and researchers using and developing creative methodologies applied to healthcare practice and
service improvement.

Policymakers, activists, public officials and funders seeking to further understand and explore the creative potential
of innovative approaches to complex healthcare challenges.

Communities of practice interested in exploring the use of co-design and visual methods to understand complex challenges and opportunities in healthcare.