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[Participatory Quality Development: Engaging Community Members in All Phases of Project Planning and Implementation].
M T Wright1, H Kilian2, M Block1
1Institut für Soziale Gesundheit, Katholische Hochschule für Sozialwesen Berlin.
This study introduces participatory quality development (PQD), a novel approach to enhance health promotion and prevention. It fosters collaboration between researchers and communities to create effective, locally relevant health solutions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Promotion
- Community-Based Research
Background:
- Community participation is vital for health promotion and prevention but challenging to implement.
- Existing methods often struggle to effectively engage community members.
- Translating research into practice overlooks the value of collective learning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To demonstrate effective methods for engaging community members in health research.
- To develop a new approach for strengthening health promotion and prevention interventions.
- To foster collaboration between academic researchers, practitioners, and community members.
Main Methods:
- Application of internationally recognized participatory health research methods.
- Close collaboration between academic researchers, practitioners, and community members.
- Focus on generating common knowledge and collective learning.
Main Results:
- Successfully engaged community members through participatory health research methods.
- Developed a novel approach termed participatory quality development (PQD).
- PQD facilitates the creation of solutions addressing local interests and needs.
Conclusions:
- Participatory quality development (PQD) offers a new model for enhancing prevention and health promotion.
- Collaborative approaches are essential for developing effective and sustainable health interventions.
- PQD strengthens the quality and relevance of health promotion by centering community needs.
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