Community-based participatory research

摘要: In January of 2002, a call for papers featuring community-based participatory research (CBPR) was issued. The intent to highlight the outstanding work being done in this area and role CBPR can play improving care outcomes populations at-risk.1 What emerged from more than what any editors expected, has been illustrative both superb scholarship community engagement occurring how much be refining broadening application we do. body submitted consideration also highlights several important realities: 1) is appropriate applicable across disciplines within many diverse settings; 2) potential make meaningful contributions health well-being traditionally disenfranchised population groups communities very real and, instances, realized; 3) need do better job articulating our peers colleagues as “research-plus” that methodologically rigorous makes unique not possible using other means. The 11 original presented Special Issue came an impressive pool 81 submissions. And while may seem somewhat straightforward theory, these articles demonstrate, degree which applied it represented are far varied. peer review process editor meetings brought out challenges inherent CBPR. How define community? impact? distinguish between community-placed research? balance importance with product or findings? Is there methodologic threshold determine whether project CBPR? evident submissions broadly applied, geographically, specific clinical scenarios, methodologically. For example, Angell et al.2 Stratford al.3 describe projects rural settings, van Olphen al.,4 Horowitz al.,5 Masi al.6 all urban-based research. Initiatives targeting vulnerable at-risk featured by Lauderdale al.7 older Chinese immigrants, Lam al.8 Vietnamese-American women, al. African-American women. Similarly, clearly different including chronic disease management diabetes,5 asthma,9 cancer treatment prevention.10 partners engaged varied included faith-based organizations,4,10 neighborhood leaders,6,8 social service support agencies.2,3,7 Finally, topics interventions themselves reflected wide spectrum applications. Sloane examined nutritional resources available community, whereas evaluated internet-based technologies.5,11 The reflect broad scope methodologically. Corbie-Smith report on findings where randomized controlled trials,2,10 al., data intervention studies pre–post comparisons.4,6,8 represent good examples survey research,5,7 Parker demonstrate qualitative study.9 article Nyden provides overview issues struggles institutionalizing legitimizing broader academic perspective.12 As science field advance next level, clear things occur. We formal training academically-based researchers members. Post-doctoral programs such Kellogg Community Scholars Program13 expanded beyond current 3 schools public health, integrated into professional established fellowship post-doctoral programs. Additionally, career development awards sponsored federal agencies private philanthropies amenable proposals engage candidate ideally should promote their solicitation process. encourage scholarship, only CBPR, but understanding nuances model, so truly live up its potential. This includes developing common language describing CBPR-related services literature, stand own merits appreciated brings field. One framework introduced Table 1 meant serve resource authors considering submission peer-reviewed journals. gain greater appreciation funding priorities, criteria, empowerment, advancement. Table 1 Proposed Process Describing Community-based Participatory Research Findings Health Sciences Literature In summary, best view reflection go. ultimately chosen issue small fraction excellent ongoing communities. Yet done. As gap access grows wider further defined socioeconomics, race, language, country origin, markers designations multicultural, multiethnic society, help find answers sustainable solutions.