Practical tips for establishing partnerships with academic researchers: A resource guide for community-based organizations

Margaret Darling, Florencia Gonzalez, Kristi Graves, Vanessa B. Sheppard, Alejandra Hurtado-De-Mendoza, Kara Grace Leventhal, Larisa Caicedo

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Abstract

Background: Research exists on strategies for successful conduct of community-based participatory research (CBPR). Unfortunately, few published resources are available to advise community-based organizations (CBOs) on preparation for and engagement in CBPR. Objectives: We aimed to create a resource for CBOs that describes how an organization can prepare for and participate in CBPR. Methods: We used a case study approach of one CBO with a decade-long history of collaboration with academic researchers. We identified lessons learned through a retrospective review of organizational records and the documentation of experiences by CBO leadership and research partners. The findings were then labeled according to CBPR Partnership Readiness Model dimensions. Lessons Learned: The review of CBO documents and key informant interviews yielded ten practical tips to increase organizational readiness for and engagement in CBPR. Conclusions: By understanding the best practices for organizational readiness for and participation in CPBR, CBOs will be better equipped to actively participate in community–academic partnerships.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)203-212
Number of pages10
JournalProgress in Community Health Partnerships: Research, Education, and Action
Volume9
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1 2015
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Community health partnerships
  • Community health research
  • Community-based participatory research
  • Health disparities
  • Health outcomes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Health(social science)
  • Education
  • Sociology and Political Science

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