Article
Environmental Sciences
Jennifer Liss Ohayon, Sharima Rasanayagam, Ruthann A. Rudel, Sharyle Patton, Heather Buren, Tony Stefani, Jessica Trowbridge, Cassidy Clarity, Julia Green Brody, Rachel Morello-Frosch
Summary: This study reports on a community-based participatory research initiated by women firefighters to investigate the links between occupational exposures and health outcomes, including breast cancer. The success factors include forming a diverse coalition, focusing on impacts at multiple scales, adopting innovative communication strategies, cultivating a prevention-based ethos, and emphasizing co-learning. External factors, such as funding programs and institutional structures, also contribute to the success of community-based participatory research.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Margareta Raemgard, Helen Avery
Summary: This article discusses the role of lay health promoters in a community-based participatory research program for health promotion in a low-income neighborhood in Malmo, Sweden. The lay health promoters actively engage community members and stakeholders, addressing social determinants of health and making recommendations to policymakers. Their position in the program resulted in empowerment and the development of a local association for health promotion.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Heidi Eriksen, Arja Rautio, Rhonda Johnson, Catherine Koepke, Elizabeth Rink
Summary: This study explores the ethical considerations for engaging in Community-Based Participatory Research with Sami communities in northern Finland from the perspectives of Sami community members and university researchers. Five key themes were identified, emphasizing the importance of trust-building, research preparation, research comprehension, research ethics, and inclusion in research. The study highlights the need for strategies to bridge biases and increase education for researchers working with Sami communities.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
John G. Oetzel, Blake Boursaw, Maya Magarati, Elizabeth Dickson, Shannon Sanchez-Youngman, Leo Morales, Sarah Kastelic, Milton Mickey Eder, Nina Wallerstein
Summary: This study addresses the limitation of existing literature on Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) by introducing and testing new theoretical mechanisms of the CBPR Conceptual Model. The study identifies key theoretical mechanisms, such as Collective Empowerment, Synergy, and Community Engagement in Research Actions, that explain health equity and outcomes in community-academic partnerships.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR EQUITY IN HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Cynthia Triplett, Burgundy J. Fletcher, Riley Taitingfong, Ying Zhang, Tauqeer Ali, Lucila Ohno-Machado, Cinnamon S. Bloss
Summary: Broad health data sharing raises ethical issues related to data protection and privacy, particularly for Native Americans. Gathering input from tribal community leaders through a workshop can help understand their preferences on health data privacy and sharing, emphasizing the importance of building relationships between researchers and tribal communities. Biomedical researchers and informaticians have a responsibility to safeguard health information from Native communities in ways that align with their preferences.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL INFORMATICS ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Andrew Franco, Jonathan Meldrum, Christine Ngaruiya
Summary: The study shows the challenges faced by homeless individuals in accessing healthcare and the specific difficulties in addressing their needs in the Emergency Department. Community Based Participatory Research (CBPR) has the potential to improve homeless health care by addressing gaps through collaboration with stakeholders and providing a comprehensive view of the issue. Key interventions to reduce ED recidivism include better identification of housing insecurity, strengthened relationships between ED and community resources, and improved discharge planning.
BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
C. Claire Hallmark, Krista Bohn, Lance Hallberg, Sharon A. Croisant
Summary: The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences aims to overcome barriers in translational research and improve health. Community-Engaged Research plays a crucial role in bridging gaps between research and practice. However, skill development is critical for successful partnerships. Assessing current community engagement educational frameworks and competencies is important in addressing this issue.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Paul. Fleming, Lisa Cacari Stone, Melissa S. Creary, Ella Greene-Moton, Barbara A. Israel, Kent D. Key, Angela G. Reyes, Nina Wallerstein
Summary: Structural racism leads to health inequities and influences all aspects of society, including academia and government entities involved in health research and practice. We propose that health research institutions should invest in research that challenges racial hierarchies, with leadership from marginalized communities and scholars. We discuss the potential of community-based participatory research (CBPR) to promote anti-racist research and praxis, identify barriers to implementing anti-racist CBPR, and provide examples of actions that can disrupt structural racism. We also recommend modifications in health research funding, sustained commitments and accountability, equitable distribution of research funds, translation of research to policy, and institutional practices that align with community priorities and anti-racist practices for the future of anti-racist CBPR.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Seblewongel Yigletu, Karen C. Kosinski, Alison Kuah, Kenia Alfaro, Ashley C. Holmes, Shalini A. Tendulkar
Summary: Research has shown that undergraduate students participating in CBPR courses gain research knowledge, skills, and a deeper understanding of the importance of community engagement in research. These benefits extend beyond the course, with students applying their newfound knowledge and skills in other settings.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sarah E. Boland, Jerreed D. Ivanich, Chelsea A. Wesner, Nicole R. Tuitt, Tracy Zacher, Nancy L. Asdigian, Nancy Rumbaugh Whitesell
Summary: This article highlights the deep-rooted social and health inequities among communities of color in the United States and emphasizes the powerful approach of community-based participatory research (CBPR) in advancing health equity. It also acknowledges the potential for research programs to be interrupted and community relationships weakened during crises such as a pandemic or forest fire. Policy changes are recommended to address structural barriers and truly advance health equity.
HEALTH EDUCATION & BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Patrick W. Corrigan, Madeline Oppenheim
Summary: Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is an approach that recognizes the importance of power in research, which has evolved from the notion of natural science as objective to a social construction. CBPR integrates power into its methodology, and involves people with lived experience, health scientists, and service providers in all aspects of research. It has resulted in findings and actions that better serve community objectives and enhance recovery in practice.
PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Megan A. Morrell, Tabitha R. Willis, Denisha R. Brown, Catherine A. O'Brian, Sharon L. Post, Gayle E. Woloschak, Marcelo G. Bonini, Tatjana Paunesku, Jelena Popovic, Tarneka M. Manning, Candace Henley, Jorge Girotti, Rosemarie Rogers, Carmen Velasquez, Jose Lopez, Joanne Glenn, Melissa A. Simon
Summary: Engagement of community participation is crucial for modern research, and continuous evaluation of ethics, relationships, and responsiveness is essential to benefit the communities being studied. Northwestern University's Center for Health Equity Transformation established a community scientist program in 2018, using the CBPR model to study heavy metal exposure in Chicago. Lessons learned from this project provide valuable insights into meaningful community involvement and benefit in CBPR, shaping best practices in the field.
CANCER CAUSES & CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Camelia A. Harb, Matthew J. Taylor
Summary: This article explores the need for and benefits of using community-based participatory research (CBPR) approaches to increase engagement in psychological research for underserved minoritized ethnoracial groups. By examining relevant studies and considering the consequences of low research engagement, the article highlights the potential of CBPR to improve health outcomes, reduce stigma, and enhance the professional capacity of community partners. The findings suggest that incorporating CBPR methods in future research and practice can address cultural mistrust, modify psychological treatments to meet patient needs, and reduce mental health stigma in underserved communities.
PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Psychiatry
Katherine Nieweglowski, Lindsay Sheehan, Ashwini Deshpande
Summary: This systematic review examined the involvement of people with mental illness in community-based participatory research studies. Most studies collected qualitative data and about one third of the articles did not specify project length, team composition, and meeting frequency. The findings demonstrate the significant role individuals with mental illness play in research.
PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Donele Wilkins, Amy J. Schulz
Summary: Communities affected by environmental exposures and health disparities recognize the role of racism in shaping these risks. More researchers are focusing on racism as a fundamental driver of racial inequities in environmental health. Research and funding institutions are committed to addressing structural racism. This article discusses strategies for taking explicitly antiracist approaches to community engagement in environmental health research.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Bettina Voelzer, Monira El Genedy-Kalyoncu, Alexandra Fastner, Tsenka Tomova-Simitchieva, Konrad Neumann, Kathrin Hillmann, Ulrike Blume-Peytavi, Elisabeth Hahnel, Janna Sill, Katrin Balzer, Jan Kottner
Summary: The study aimed to evaluate the effects of implementing a skincare and prevention package on older nursing home residents. The results indicate that tailored and evidence-based nursing routines can improve skin health and safety in residential long-term care, but there was no significant impact on the skin barrier function.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2024)
Review
Nursing
Han Fu, Dongjiang Hou, Ran Xu, Qian You, Hang Li, Qing Yang, Hao Wang, Jing Gao, Dingxi Bai
Summary: This study systematically reviewed published studies on risk prediction models for DVT in patients with acute stroke and found a high risk of bias. Future studies should focus on developing new models with larger samples, rigorous study designs, and multicenter external validation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2024)
Article
Nursing
Laura Peutere, Jaana Pentti, Annina Ropponen, Mika Kivimaki, Mikko Harmae, Oxana Krutova, Jenni Ervasti, Aki Koskinen, Marianna Virtanen
Summary: Nurse understaffing and limited nursing work experience are associated with patient mortality during hospital stays, especially among patients with comorbidities. The use of administrative data to monitor and improve nurses' working conditions is crucial for reducing in-hospital mortality.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2024)
Review
Nursing
Yuanyuan Zhang, Lining Wang, Wenbi Wu, Shi Zhang, Min Zhang, Wenjing She, Qianqian Cheng, Nana Chen, Pengxia Fan, Yuxin Du, Haiyan Song, Xianyu Hu, Jiajie Zhang, Caiyan Ding
Summary: This meta-analysis identifies comorbid factors and behavioral factors that are significantly associated with inadequate bowel preparation in older adults undergoing colonoscopy.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2024)
Article
Nursing
Long Huang, Bing-yue Zhao, Xiao-ting Li, Shui-xiu Huang, Ting-ting Chen, Xiao Cheng, Si-jia Li, Hao Li, Rong -fang Hu
Summary: This study investigated the impact of a family-focused online parenting support intervention on parents' well-being and preterm infants' outcomes. The intervention showed significant improvements in parents' sense of competence, caregiving ability, depression, and social support. However, there were no significant differences in preterm infants' weight and length, or in family functioning.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2024)
