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Translating cancer prevention and control research into the community setting: workforce implications
J Phil Harrop1, David E Nelson, Darrah Goo Kuratani
1College of Public Health, Division of Health Services Management and Policy, Comprehensive Cancer Center, The Ohio State University, 1590 North High Street, Suite 525, Columbus, OH 43201, USA.
Summary
Bridging the cancer prevention research-to-practice gap requires addressing workforce and structural barriers. Enhancing community-based participatory research (CBPR) training and funding dissemination research are key recommendations.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Cancer Prevention Research
- Health Disparities
Background:
- A significant gap exists between cancer prevention research findings and their implementation in community settings.
- Community-based participatory research (CBPR) and dissemination research are strategies to bridge this gap.
- The cancer prevention workforce may face challenges including inadequate training, resources, and structural barriers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify barriers to translating cancer prevention research into community practice.
- To explore workforce implications for effective CBPR and dissemination.
- To provide recommendations for improving research translation.
Main Methods:
- A panel of experts was convened.
- A comprehensive literature review on CBPR and dissemination research was conducted.
- Barriers and workforce needs were identified through these methods.
Main Results:
- Key barriers identified include inadequate policies, poor communication infrastructure, unsupportive research environments, insufficient education, and limited high-quality dissemination research.
- While specific workforce numbers were unavailable, indirect evidence suggests a shortfall.
- Challenges in translating cancer prevention research into practice were clearly delineated.
Conclusions:
- Expanding CBPR training for all partners is crucial.
- Increased funding for dissemination research and practice is necessary.
- Strengthening partnerships and strategic coordination among stakeholders is recommended to improve cancer prevention integration.
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