Collaborative/Participatory Research

Washington, William N.

doi:10.1353/hpu.2004.0015

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“…Firstly, there were a number of studies about community-based participatory research (CBPR) in which, as the abstract of one of these studies stated, CBPR was used mainly as “a strategy to develop trust and build on the strengths of partners from various settings to address significant health issues” (p133) and where the partners commonly included both academic research teams and community organisations [ 25 ]. Such participatory or collaborative research usually involves developing relationships between one or more research institutions and one or more community-based organisations [ 26 ] and could therefore be seen as direct examples of knowledge exchange through relationship building between researchers and potential research users. Similarly, collaborative community-based “action research” can be seen as a knowledge mobilisation process that brings together services providers and service users and the public—albeit one where the processes of knowledge generation (co-production) and implementation are indistinguishable.…”

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How do third sector organisations use research and other knowledge? A systematic scoping review

2015

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BackgroundThird sector organisations (TSOs) are a well-established component of health care provision in the UK’s NHS and other health systems, but little is known about how they use research and other forms of knowledge in their work. There is an emerging body of evidence exploring these issues but there is no review of this literature. This scoping review summarises what is known about how health and social care TSOs use research and other forms of knowledge in their work.MethodsA systematic search of electronic databases was carried out with initial exploratory searching of knowledge mobilisation websites, contacting authors, and hand searching of journals. The literature was narratively summarised to describe how TSOs use knowledge in decision making.ResultsTen qualitative and mixed methods studies were retrieved. They show that TSOs wish to be “evidence-informed” in their decision making, and organisational context influences the kinds of research and knowledge they prefer, as well as how they use it. Barriers to research use include time, staff skill, resources and the acontextual nature of some academic research. Appropriate approaches to knowledge mobilisation may include using research intermediaries, involving TSOs in research, and better description of interventions and contexts in academic publications to aid applying it in the multi-disciplinary contexts of TSOs. TSOs identified specific benefits of using research, such as confidence that services were good quality, ability to negotiate with stakeholders and funders, and saving time and resources through implementing interventions shown to be effective. The small number of included studies means the findings need further confirmation through primary research.ConclusionsAs the contribution of health and social care TSOs to service delivery is growing, the need to understand how they mobilise research and other forms of knowledge will continue. The research community could 1) develop relationships with TSOs to support the design and development of research projects, 2) use a range of methods to evaluate interventions to facilitate TSOs applying them to their organisational contexts and 3) improve our understanding of how TSOs use knowledge, through the use of complementary research methods, such as a realist review or ethnography.Electronic supplementary materialThe online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s13012-015-0265-6) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.

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How do third sector organisations use research and other knowledge? A systematic scoping review

2015

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“…Building and sustaining community‐academic partnerships (CAPs) thus are important foundational skills for researchers and community partners hoping to disseminate and implement promising interventions and community programs . Moreover, involving community stakeholders is believed to help decrease the marginalization of communities that have historically received little benefit from participating in research . Successful partnerships between community stakeholders and researchers also improve communication, cooperation, and trust between community stakeholders and researchers, generate feasible and useful innovations, and help close the gap between research and community practice that has been noted for decades .…”

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Community-Academic Partnerships: A Systematic Review of the State of the Literature and Recommendations for Future Research

Drahota

Meza

Brikho

et al. 2016

The Milbank Quarterly

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Based on our systematic review, we recommend using a single term, community-academic partnership, as well as a conceptual definition to unite multiple research disciplines. In addition, CAP characteristics and methods should be reported more systematically to advance the field (eg, to develop CAP evaluation tools). We have identified the most common influences that facilitate and hinder CAPs, which in turn should guide their development and sustainment.

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“…Participants for the focus groups were recruited through a well-known and trusted community-based organization for Puerto Ricans living in an urban area in Northeastern US with which we have created collaborative partnerships in several projects 37 . Recruitment was conducted by an Outreach Specialist from this community partner.…”

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“…In our previous work in developing community-based lifestyle interventions for older adults 31 , we showed that a peer-led model for evidence-based group strength training and exercise program for older adults in the community was sustainable in the long term 30 . The HIP program also uses a peer-led format - in line with community participatory research and continuous dialogue 37,47 we have invited focus group participants to also continue as peer leaders or HIP group participants. Several of the focus group participants expressed interest in being peer leaders for HIP groups and have undergone peer training.…”

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Perspectives of Puerto Rican Adults About Heart Health and a Potential Community Program

Todorova

Tejada

Castaneda‐Sceppa

2014

American Journal of Health Education

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Background Puerto Ricans are the second largest Hispanic group in the U.S. and older adults have significant health disparities. Educational programs that address heart disease risk for this population have rarely been developed and implemented. Purpose To address this gap, the Heart Healthy Initiative for Puerto Rican adults is being developed. To develop it as a participatory program, the community members were asked about their perspectives. Methods Five focus groups with 28 participants, aged 45–60, were conducted, transcribed and analyzed using Thematic Analysis. In-depth analysis of meanings of health promoting behaviors, in the context of cultural beliefs and values was carried out. Results The following themes were identified: Health as balance and integration; Health as connection of self, connection with others; Cultural meanings of lifestyle choices; Stresses and struggles. Participants suggested that the program should have significant variety and a holistic perspective, be sensitive to different needs and motivations, stimulate mutual understanding and shared cultural meanings. Discussion The program needs to support lifestyle changes which maximally preserve traditions and to introduce multi-level changes. Translation to Health Education Practice The identified cultural meanings of diet, physical activity and relationships were taken into account to develop the educational curriculum.

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Collaborative/Participatory Research

Cited by 22 publications

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How do third sector organisations use research and other knowledge? A systematic scoping review

How do third sector organisations use research and other knowledge? A systematic scoping review

Community-Academic Partnerships: A Systematic Review of the State of the Literature and Recommendations for Future Research

Perspectives of Puerto Rican Adults About Heart Health and a Potential Community Program

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