Community engagement in the development and implementation of a rural road safety campaign: Steps and lessons learned

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 ◽  
pp. 101282
Author(s):  
Cara J. Hamann ◽  
Eliza Daly ◽  
Laura Schwab-Reese ◽  
Natoshia Askelson ◽  
Corinne Peek-Asa
Keyword(s):  
Community Engagement ◽  
Road Safety ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Rural Road

scholarly journals 0098 Community engagement and the development of a rural road safety campaign

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
C Hamann ◽  
E Daly ◽  
N Askelson ◽  
L Schwab-Reese ◽  
C Peek-Asa
Keyword(s):  
Community Engagement ◽  
Road Safety ◽  
Rural Road

scholarly journals Bringing Older Adults to the Table: Opportunities for Consumer Engagement in Planning and Policy Making

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 102-102
Author(s):  
Alice Prendergast ◽  
Kristi Fuller
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
The United States ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Service Planning ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Design Data

Abstract Efforts to include community voice in health policy and service planning are gaining recognition and support in the United States. Findings suggest community involvement can contribute to a better understanding of systems and factors that impact health, and, subsequently, more effective and sustainable policy and program design. Additionally, engagement can increase community buy-in, and community members can gain a greater awareness of services; increased confidence navigating systems; feelings of social connectedness; and capacity to advocate around issues through participation. Despite these findings, the extent to which community members are engaged in planning and decision-making varies considerably. Researchers from Georgia State University conducted a review of state plans on aging using the Person-Centered Outcomes Research Initiative (PCORI) Engagement Principles and the Health Research & Educational Trust’s Community and Patient Engagement Spectrum as frameworks to assess evidence of community engagement. The frameworks recognize engagement throughout the planning process, including design, data collection and interpretation, and dissemination. The review revealed that few planning processes described significant engagement, but rather met the minimal requirements established by federal policy. Federal guidance on community-informed planning practices is sparse, as are resources to support states in adopting these processes. To address this gap, the research team drew on the frameworks and other promising practices to design two community engagement projects, both in partnership with Georgia’s Division of Aging Services. Methods for participant engagement, data collection, interpretation and application of results, and lessons learned through both projects will be discussed, as well as potential implications.

Implementation of Wyoming Rural Road Safety Program

2015 ◽  
Vol 2472 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khaled Ksaibati ◽  
Bart Evans ◽  
Debbie S. Shinstine
Keyword(s):  
Road Safety ◽  
Safety Program ◽  
Rural Road

scholarly journals The Development of a Community-Based, Pharmacist-Provided Falls Prevention MTM Intervention for Older Adults: Relationship Building, Methods, and Rationale

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
David A. Mott ◽  
Beth Martin ◽  
Robert Breslow ◽  
Barb Michaels ◽  
Jeff Kirchner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Falls Prevention ◽  
Original Research ◽  
Community Partners ◽  
Planning Phase ◽  
Engagement Process

The objectives of this article are to discuss the process of community engagement experienced to plan and implement a pilot study of a pharmacist-provided MTM intervention focused on reducing the use of medications associated with falling, and to present the research methods that emerged from the community engagement process to evaluate the feasibility, acceptance, and preliminary impact of the intervention. Key lessons learned from the community engagement process also are presented and discussed. The relationship building and planning process took twelve months. The RE-AIM framework broadly guided the planning process since an overarching goal for the community partners was developing a program that could be implemented and sustained in the future. The planning phase focused on identifying research questions that were of most interest to the community partners, the population to study, the capacity of partners to perform activities, and process evaluation. Much of the planning phase was accomplished with face-to-face meetings. After all study processes, study materials, and data collection tools were developed, a focus group of older adults who represented the likely targets of the MTM intervention provided feedback related to the concept and process of the intervention. Nine key lessons were identified from the community engagement process. One key to successful community engagement is partners taking the time to educate each other about experiences, processes, and successes and failures. Additionally, partners must actively listen to each other to better understand barriers and facilitators that likely will impact the planning and implementation processes. Successful community engagement will be important to develop both formative and summative evaluation processes that will help to produce valid evidence about the effectiveness of pharmacists in modifying drug therapy and preventing falls as well as to promote the adoption and implementation of the intervention in other communities.   Type: Original Research

scholarly journals Community engagement and public awareness on safe city program based on road safety initiatives

2020 ◽  
Vol 476 ◽  
pp. 012005
Author(s):  
Ain Naadia Mazlan ◽  
Mohd Hanif Nor Lizan ◽  
Eeydzah Aminuddin ◽  
Nor Hasanah Abdul Shukor Lim ◽  
Naqiuddin Warid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Engagement ◽  
Road Safety ◽  
Public Awareness

Effort Allocation in Rural Road Safety Analysis under Data-Limited Conditions

2016 ◽  
Vol 142 (2) ◽  
pp. 04015042 ◽  
Author(s):  
Todor Bačkalić ◽  
Dragan Jovanović ◽  
Svetlana Bačkalić
Keyword(s):  
Road Safety ◽  
Safety Analysis ◽  
Effort Allocation ◽  
Rural Road

Practical Safety Tool for Local Low-Volume Rural Roads: The Road Safety Audit Review

2003 ◽  
Vol 1819 (1) ◽  
pp. 225-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eugene M. Wilson ◽  
Martin E. Lipinski
Keyword(s):  
Road Safety ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Transportation Safety ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Audit Review ◽  
The Road ◽  
Rural Road ◽  
Low Volume ◽  
Road Safety Audit

Practical tools for improving transportation safety are needed worldwide. It has been estimated that motor vehicle–related crashes account for more than 1 million fatalities each year, and the number of serious injuries far exceeds fatalities. Local and low-volume roads are significantly overrepresented in crash statistics. Globally, the road safety audit (RSA) concept has been recognized as an effective tool in identifying and reducing the crash potential of roadways when used to analyze the safety aspects of project plans and designs before completion. In the local rural road arena, many safety issues are associated with existing roadway networks. Many of these networks have developed over time with little or no planning or design. There is a critical need for a practical tool that focuses on the safety of the existing as-built local road network. The RSA review (RSAR) process has been developed for this purpose, giving specific recognition to the functionality of the road being evaluated for safety issues. Significant numbers of safety improvements are needed, and practical approaches to address these needs are crucial. The RSAR tool has the potential to be particularly beneficial to local governments in systematically addressing safety deficiencies on existing rural road networks. In addition, it is a proactive safety tool that has the potential to protect agencies from tort liability since it establishes a record of the organization’s safety agenda. An RSAR methodology that can be adapted by local agencies is presented. A case study illustrating the application of this process is included. Also highlighted is a local rural training program that has been presented in several states for county applications. The focus is on U.S. county applications, but it is recognized that the process has utility for other agencies and has application in other countries. The necessity for training as a key component in the development of a sustainable safety program is emphasized.

scholarly journals Lessons Learned in Clinical Trial Communication During an Ebola Outbreak: The Implementation of STRIVE

2018 ◽  
Vol 217 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. S40-S47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Callis ◽  
Victoria M Carter ◽  
Aparna Ramakrishnan ◽  
Alison P Albert ◽  
Lansana Conteh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Human Subjects ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Community Acceptance ◽  
Institutional Review ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Communication contributed to 4 important aspects of the Sierra Leone Trial to Introduce a Vaccine Against Ebola (STRIVE): recruiting participants, supporting Human Subjects Protection, building trust in the community to support the trial, and mitigating the impact of rumors and misinformation. Communication was particularly important because STRIVE was Sierra Leone’s first vaccine clinical trial and was implemented during a public health emergency. Communication efforts began months prior to trial launch, building awareness and support through sensitization sessions with stakeholders and community leaders. Community engagement activities continued throughout the trial to maintain relationships with leaders and stakeholders and disseminate accurate information, fostering trust in the trial. The communication team led recruitment with hundreds of information sessions for potential participants, facilitating the informed consent process. Communication efforts continued post-enrollment, supporting ongoing voluntary participation in the trial. Informal formative activities during the trial yielded insights on participants’ perceptions and information needs. While Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Institutional Review Board–approved activities and materials did not change, this flexible strategy allowed for responsive interactions with participants. The trial success and its community acceptance illustrated STRIVE’s successful communications efforts, owing in large part to this flexibility and commitment to community engagement. Clinical Trials Registration ClinicalTrials.gov [NCT02378753] and Pan African Clinical Trials Registry [PACTR201502001037220].

scholarly journals School Road Safety Education in Uganda: Progress and Lessons Learned

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-51
Author(s):  
Tumwine Nkuruho ◽  
Cuthbert Isingoma ◽  
Teresa Senserrick
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Road Safety ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
National Curriculum ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Road Accident ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Safety Education ◽  
Safety Skills

The Uganda Road Accident Reduction Network Organisation (URRENO) is a non-profit, non-government organisation (NGO) mandated in 1997. From a modest pilot project funded by the World Bank in 2003, it has become a leader in the development, implementation and advocacy for road safety education in primary schools across Uganda. Through URRENO efforts, the pilot program was adopted as the national curriculum and was shown to improve students’ road safety skills and behaviours and reduce their involvement in crashes from 15% to 5%. Many other related worthwhile initiatives followed, including: improvements in pedestrian facilities; integrated road safety publicity and enforcement campaigns; and expansion of road safety NGOs to supplement Government efforts. Lessons learned of value for like organisations include: striving to collect and analyse data to attain a project evidence base; building strong partnerships with influential individuals, community groups, businesses and Government stakeholders; adopting participatory approaches in which stakeholders and beneficiaries play significant roles in project implementation; and building capacities and empowering beneficiaries. URRENO continues in its efforts to strengthen and further roll-out the road safety education curriculum across Uganda, following evidence that transfers of trained teachers has contributed to decayed expertise and attention to road safety, particularly among schools in rural areas. URRENO will continue to strive to empower young people to learn and strengthen their capacity in road safety, to grow out of dependence and become independent safe road users.

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