Accepted for/Published in: Journal of Participatory Medicine
Date Submitted: Sep 11, 2017
Open Peer Review Period: Sep 11, 2017 - Sep 11, 2017
Date Accepted: Sep 11, 2017
(closed for review but you can still tweet)
A Snapshot of Community Engagement in Research in the Context of an Evolving Public Health Paradigm: Review
ABSTRACT
Background:
Community engagement is a work in process. Researchers continue to refine the process of collaboration and look to best practice and lessons learned for guidance in this relatively new model.
Objective:
The aim of this study was to provide a snapshot of whether community engagement has been included in the design and implementation of research initiatives in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom. The secondary aim is to identify the underlying themes present, to identify theories and tools that drive research.
Methods:
A literature search was performed to identify studies that have been conducted to reduce the weight of the general population.
Results:
The results of the study, which focused on the field of weight loss, indicate that scientific and technological advancements are the primary drivers of research. However, these new research initiatives have largely been undertaken in the absence of community engagement.
Conclusions:
The study concludes that initiatives need to adapt to a wider range of stakeholders, develop equitable community engagement platforms and take into consideration.
Citation
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