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Principles of practice for academic/practice/community research partnerships
E A Baker1, S Homan, R Schonhoff
1Saint Louis University, Department of Community Health, MO 63108, USA.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|April 13, 1999
Summary
This study outlines principles for effective academic, practice, and community research partnerships to improve public health. These guidelines address collaboration, trust, and evaluation for successful community-engaged research.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Research
- Community-Based Participatory Research
Background:
- Growing recognition of social and economic factors in public health improvement.
- Increased interest in community-engaged research through academic/practice/community partnerships.
- Unique challenges and skill requirements for community-engaged research compared to traditional methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe various collaboration models between academics and community groups.
- To present principles for effective academic/practice/community research partnerships.
- To illustrate the application of these principles in a family violence prevention program.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of collaboration models.
- Presentation of a set of practice principles for research partnerships.
- Case study of a family violence prevention program demonstrating principle application.
Main Results:
- Principles for partnership development and management were identified.
- The importance of distinguishing community input from active involvement was highlighted.
- A framework for successful community-engaged research was proposed.
Conclusions:
- Key principles include selecting appropriate models, fostering trust, respecting diverse agendas, and employing multi-disciplinary approaches.
- Evaluation strategies must align with the partnership's overall approach.
- Partnership maturation and transitions require careful consideration.