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Community engagement: from a professional to a public perspective
1Sheffield Hallam University.
Summary
Community engagement shifts health focus from individuals to communities, promoting public health. Overcoming healthcare professional resistance is key for meaningful public involvement and significant health gains.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Policy
- Community Health
Background:
- Community engagement is a public health policy promoting societal wellbeing.
- It shifts focus from individual health behaviors to collective community action.
- Previous initiatives often involved limited or tokenistic public participation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the progression of community engagement in public health.
- To identify barriers and facilitators for effective community engagement.
- To examine how community engagement can enhance health and wellbeing.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of community engagement policies and initiatives.
- Analysis of healthcare professional roles and attitudes.
- Case study examples of successful and unsuccessful engagement.
Main Results:
- Healthcare professionals can act as barriers due to reluctance in power-sharing.
- Meaningful public decision-making is crucial for substantial health gains.
- Current NHS initiatives are often limited and tokenistic.
Conclusions:
- Community engagement requires addressing systemic barriers for effectiveness.
- Empowering the public in healthcare decisions is vital for progress.
- Further research is needed to optimize community engagement strategies.
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