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The Healthy Aging Research Network: Modeling Collaboration for Community Impact
Basia Belza1, Mary Altpeter2, Matthew Lee Smith3
1School of Nursing, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; School of Public Health, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; Coordinating Center, Healthy Brain Research Network, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|February 21, 2017
Summary
The Healthy Aging Research Network (HARN) fostered collaboration to advance healthy aging research and community programs. Its model enhanced capacity, reduced duplication, and translated research into policy and practice.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Health Promotion
Background:
- Established as the first CDC thematic network, the Healthy Aging Research Network (HARN) aimed to understand healthy aging determinants in older adults.
- Focused on identifying interventions and translating research into sustainable, community-based programs nationwide.
- Operated through collaborative partnerships between academic, community, and public health organizations.
Discussion:
- The HARN model facilitated collective capacity building for practice and policy development.
- It reduced fragmentation and duplication in health promotion and aging research.
- The network maximized resource utilization and generated additional resources for advancing healthy aging.
Key Insights:
- Successful collaboration relied on strong governance, infrastructure, focused agendas, community involvement, and evaluation.
- A coordinating center, common goals, and continuous communication were foundational to the HARN model.
- The network demonstrated significant contributions to the field of healthy aging research and practice.
Outlook:
- The HARN model provides a framework for establishing and evaluating thematic networks.
- It can guide the translation of research findings into effective public health policies and practices.
- This collaborative approach offers a scalable model for future public health initiatives.
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