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Examining the process of community development
E Lindsey1, K Stajduhar, L McGuinness
1University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. snooky3@attglobal.net
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|April 12, 2001
Summary
This study shows how an HIV/AIDS organization successfully engaged its community in a respite care project. Key findings offer insights for health professionals on effective community development strategies.
Area of Science:
- Community Health
- Program Evaluation
- Participatory Action Research
Background:
- Community participation is increasingly mandated in healthcare by governments and agencies.
- Nurses and health professionals need practical examples of community development in practice.
- This research addresses the gap in evidence by detailing a successful community respite care project.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present evaluation research findings from a successful community development project.
- To provide evidence of how an organization engaged the community in a respite care initiative.
- To inform healthcare professionals about practical community development approaches.
Main Methods:
- Employed qualitative research methods.
- Utilized participatory action research principles for community engagement.
- Involved the community in data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
Main Results:
- Identified four key themes in successful community development.
- Themes include identifying community needs and addressing development process components.
- Highlighted strategies and influencing factors for effective community engagement.
Conclusions:
- The findings contribute to the knowledge base on community development processes.
- Offers practical insights for nurses and other health professionals.
- Demonstrates the value of community engagement in health initiatives.