Diversified innovations in the health sciences: Proposal for a Diversity Minimal Item Set (DiMIS)

Science strives to provide high-quality evidence for all members of society, but there continues be a considerable gender and diversity data gap, i.e., systematic lack traditionally underrepresented groups. Gender other domains are related morbidity, mortality, social economic participation, yet measures as well regarding how these intersect missing. We propose brief, efficient Diversity Minimal Item Set (DiMIS) routine collection in empirical studies contribute closing the gap. focus on example health consider DiMIS applicable across scientific disciplines. To identify items domains, we performed an extensive literature search conducted semi-structured interviews with experts community stakeholders nine domains. Using this information, created minimal item set self-report survey each domain. Items covering discrimination experiences were compiled from variety sources modified recommended by experts. The focuses intersectional approach, studying gender, age, socioeconomic status, care responsibilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, mental physical health, their intersections. It allows sets comparable assessments multiple projects combined, creating samples large enough meaningful analyses. In proposing DiMIS, hope advance conversation about gap science.