Community Engagement in Research: Practical Tips for Researchers and Community-based Organizations
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United States
In this webinar, PCORI-funded research teams shared practical tips and guidance for establishing partnerships between researchers and community-based organizations. Presenters discussed ways that community-based organizations can prepare for engagement in patient-centered research and share lessons learned that will be valuable to researchers for engaging with local organizations.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this webinar, participants would be able to
- Describe actionable tips for community-based organizations to prepare for and participate in research
- Describe actionable tips for researchers to identify and prepare to partner with community organizations
- Explain the value that community organizations can bring to research team
Featured Projects & Speakers
Nueva Vida Intervention: Improving QOL in Latina Breast Cancer Survivors and Their Caregivers
- Kristi D. Graves, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Oncology
Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University - Ivis Sampayo
Senior Director of Programs at SHARE - Practical Tips for Establishing Partnerships with Academic Researchers: A Resource Guide for Community-Based Organizations, Progress in Community Health Partnerships (2015)
- Janet Page-Reeves, MA, PhD
Anthropologist and Research Assistant Professor, Office for Community Health
Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of New Mexico - Lidia Regino
Program Director, Officer for Community Health
Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of New Mexico
Webinar Materials
Video (above): Improving Quality of Life for Latina Women with Breast Cancer
A PCORI-funded study is testing whether culture-based support groups improve care and outcomes for Hispanic cancer survivors and their families. Click here to watch the video with audio narration.