Accepted for/Published in: Journal of Participatory Medicine
Date Submitted: May 3, 2023
Open Peer Review Period: May 3, 2023 - Jun 28, 2023
Date Accepted: Nov 19, 2023
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The Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Effectiveness of the Partnership Academy: A Virtual Training in Community-Based Participatory Research
ABSTRACT
Background:
Over the past decade, growing scientific evidence shows that community engagement in research produces more relevant research, increases uptake of research findings, and better clinical outcomes
Objective:
The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a dyadic virtual training on community-based participatory research.
Methods:
Thirteen service users, peer support specialists, caregivers of people with mental health challenges, and scientists (basic science to implementation scientists) aged 18+ participated in a dyadic virtual training on community-based participatory research. Data were collected at baseline, 2-days, and 3-months.
Results:
The pilot study demonstrated that a three-month, dyadic virtual training on community-based participatory research (“Partnership Academy”) was experienced by service users, peer support specialists, caregivers of people with mental health challenges, and scientists as feasible and acceptable. Improvements were found in research engagement and the quality of partnership. A marked increase in distrust in the medical system was also found. Dyads submitted four grant applications and published one peer-reviewed journal at 3-month follow-up.
Conclusions:
This pre/post pilot study demonstrated it is possible to train dyadic groups of service users, peer support specialists, caregivers of people with mental health challenges, and scientists in community-based participatory research. These findings provide preliminary evidence that a three-month, dyadic virtual training on community-based participatory research (“Partnership Academy”) is feasible, acceptable, and is potentially associated with improvements in research engagement and the quality of partnership and output such as manuscripts and grant applications. Clinical Trial: N/A
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