Taffere, Getachew, Temesgen, Haftom, Haileselassie, Binega, Zerihun, Zenawi, Wenning, Brianne, Dikomitis, Lisa, Mulugeta, Afework (2023) Linking research to end users through community engagement: an umbrella review. Journal of Public Health, . ISSN 2198-1833. (doi:10.1007/s10389-023-02167-x) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:104586)
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Abstract
Introduction
Investigation of effective modes of community engagement remains an important topic in research yet is often overlooked. Studies focusing on how to move beyond a tokenistic involvement of community members into one with true collaboration remain spread across a broad range of disciplines.
Objective
This umbrella review aims to bring together existing systematic reviews to highlight best practice related to community engagement in research.
Method
The Health Research Literature Explorer (PCORI), PubMed, and Google Scholar were searched. Studies published in English since 1990 on any aspect of end-user engagement in research were considered. A total of 23 articles met the inclusion criteria and withstood quality appraisal using the Joanna Briggs Institute appraisal checklist.
Results
Our findings indicate no conclusive evidence on which type of community engagement is most effective. Rather, we found engagement activities varied depending on the type and stages of the study.
Conclusion
Hence, the need for innovative approaches to measure the impact of community engagement was stressed in the review. However, it was possible to narrow the gap between research and implementation by adhering to cultural context, community concern, and attitudes.
Recommendation
Thus, research in general should underpin robust community engagement activities to gain better outcomes.
Item Type: | Article |
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DOI/Identification number: | 10.1007/s10389-023-02167-x |
Uncontrolled keywords: | public engagement; Service users; Community partnerships; Community engagement; Umbrella review - research |
Subjects: | R Medicine |
Divisions: | Divisions > Division of Natural Sciences > Kent and Medway Medical School |
Depositing User: | Manfred Gschwandtner |
Date Deposited: | 11 Jan 2024 11:17 UTC |
Last Modified: | 05 Nov 2024 13:10 UTC |
Resource URI: | https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/104586 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes) |
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