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Using the critical incident technique in community-based participatory research: a case study
Jeffrey Belkora1, Lauren Stupar, Sara O'Donnell
1Institute for Health Policy Studies, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA.
Summary
The Critical Incident Technique (CIT) aided community engagement in research. While requiring training, CIT
Area of Science:
- Community-based Participatory Research (CBPR)
- Qualitative Research Methods
Background:
- CBPR emphasizes community partner involvement throughout the research process.
- The study was conducted in rural Northern California with cancer support centers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the Critical Incident Technique's (CIT) effectiveness in facilitating community engagement in CBPR.
- To identify barriers and facilitators of community involvement when using CIT.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Critical Incident Technique (CIT) to gather data on community engagement.
- Identified specific factors acting as barriers or facilitators to community involvement.
Main Results:
- Facilitators included CIT's broad accommodation, flexible design, and personal approach.
- Barriers involved training needs, interview probe depth, and time commitment.
Conclusions:
- Academic and community partners perceived CIT as facilitating community involvement in CBPR.
- CIT was effective in documenting factors influencing the achievement of community aims.
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