Development of strategies for community engaged research dissemination by basic scientists: a case study

Area of Science:

• Translational Science
• Community-Engaged Research
• Health Disparities

Background:

• Disseminating research findings to participants and the public is crucial for improving health outcomes.
• Poor dissemination hinders the translational research continuum, particularly engaging basic scientists in early phases (T1 and T2).

Observation:

• Four community-engaged dissemination activities were implemented with basic scientists: a townhall, radio session, newsletter, and Facebook Live.
• These activities involved partnerships between basic scientists, community-engaged researchers, and community-based organizations.
• The dissemination strategies were designed using community-informed processes.

Findings:

• Basic scientists, including a cancer biologist, biochemist, and molecular biologist, participated in these novel dissemination efforts.
• Reflections from scientists, community organizations, and participants were collected.
• Competencies for effective community-engaged research dissemination were identified.

Implications:

• The piloted activities and identified competencies can serve as models for basic scientists and institutions.
• This work aims to bridge the translational research gap by enhancing the meaningful dissemination of study findings.
• Effective dissemination strategies can improve community understanding and utilization of research outcomes.