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A capacity building program to promote CBPR partnerships between academic researchers and community members.
Clin Transl Sci. 2011 Dec; 4(6):428-33.CT

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Community-based participatory research (CBPR) adds community perspectives to research and aids translational research aims. There is a need for increased capacity in CBPR but few models exist for how to support the development of community/university partnerships.

OBJECTIVE

Evaluate an approach to promote nascent CBPR partnerships.

METHODS

Design was a mixed-methods evaluation using interviews, process notes, and open- and close-ended survey questions. We trained 10 community scholars, matched them with prepared researchers to form seven partnerships, and supported their developing partnerships. Sequential mixed-methods analysis assessed research and partnership processes and identified integrated themes.

RESULTS

Four of seven partnerships were funded within 15 months; all self-reported their partnerships as successful. Themes were: (1) motivators contributed to partnership development and resiliency; (2) partners took on responsibilities that used individuals' strengths; (3) partners grappled with communication, decision making, and power dynamics; and (4) community-university infrastructure was essential to partnership development.

CONCLUSIONS

This program for developing nascent partnerships between academicians and community members may guide others in increasing capacity for CBPR.

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Authors+Show Affiliations

Allen ML
Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Minnesota Medical School, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. miallen@umn.edu
Culhane-Pera KA
No affiliation info available
Pergament S
No affiliation info available
Call KT
No affiliation info available

MeSH

Academic Medical CentersCapacity BuildingCommunicationCommunity Health ServicesCommunity-Based Participatory ResearchCommunity-Institutional RelationsDecision MakingEthnic GroupsFemaleHumansMaleProgram DevelopmentProgram EvaluationResearch DesignUniversities

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

Language

eng

PubMed ID

22212224

Citation

Allen, Michele L., et al. "A Capacity Building Program to Promote CBPR Partnerships Between Academic Researchers and Community Members." Clinical and Translational Science, vol. 4, no. 6, 2011, pp. 428-33.
Allen ML, Culhane-Pera KA, Pergament S, et al. A capacity building program to promote CBPR partnerships between academic researchers and community members. Clin Transl Sci. 2011;4(6):428-33.
Allen, M. L., Culhane-Pera, K. A., Pergament, S., & Call, K. T. (2011). A capacity building program to promote CBPR partnerships between academic researchers and community members. Clinical and Translational Science, 4(6), 428-33. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1752-8062.2011.00362.x
Allen ML, et al. A Capacity Building Program to Promote CBPR Partnerships Between Academic Researchers and Community Members. Clin Transl Sci. 2011;4(6):428-33. PubMed PMID: 22212224.
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