scholarly journals 3007 Addressing Community Health Needs through Community Engagement Research Advisory Boards

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (s1) ◽  
pp. 82-82
Author(s):  
Christi Patten ◽  
Monica L. Albertie ◽  
Chara A. Chamie ◽  
Tabetha A. Brockman ◽  
Mary Gorfine ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Engagement ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Community Advisory Board ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Research Strategies ◽  
Community Needs ◽  
Advisory Boards ◽  
Study Population

OBJECTIVES/SPECIFIC AIMS: Over 80% of CTSA programs have a community advisory board (CAB), an effective strategy to increase community engagement (CE) in research. Little is known about how the research discussed with CABs aligns with community priorities (i.e., bi-directionality). This program evaluation assessed the health topics presented by researchers to the CABs linked to our CE Program at all three Mayo Clinic sites (MN, AZ, and FL) for relevance to local community needs. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: Two coders classified Mayo researcher presentations to our CABs from 2014-2018 for relevance to needs identified in the local 2013 and/or 2016 County Health Needs Assessments and specific topic(s); with high levels of agreement (Kappa=0.90). RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: Overall, of the 65 presentations 41 (63%) addressed one or more local health needs (47% MN, 60% FL, 80% AZ). Cross-cutting health topics addressed at 2 sites were physical activity/obesity/nutrition and mental health. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: Findings were shared with our CABs to obtain input on future directions. The FL and AZ CABs are systematic in seeking out or initiating research projects that address local health needs, an approach the MN site is interested in adopting. Ultimately, it is important to demonstrate improved health outcomes with CTSA-based CE research strategies. Understanding community health needs and depth of researchers in those areas may help to focus priorities for demonstrating such outcomes.

scholarly journals Addressing community health needs through community engagement research advisory boards

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 125-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christi A. Patten ◽  
Monica L. Albertie ◽  
Chara A. Chamie ◽  
Tabetha A. Brockman ◽  
Mary Gorfine ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Advisory Board ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Community Advisory Board ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Community Needs ◽  
Community Engaged Research ◽  
Advisory Boards

AbstractOver 80% of CTSA programs have a community advisory board (CAB). Little is known about how research discussed with CABs aligns with community priorities (bidirectionality). This program evaluation assessed researcher presentations from 2014 to 2018 to the CABs linked to our CTSA at all three sites (Minnesota, Arizona, and Florida) for relevance to local community needs identified in 2013 and/or 2016. From content analysis, of 65 presentations total, 41 (63%) addressed ≥1 local health needs (47% Minnesota, 60% Florida, and 80% Arizona). Cross-cutting topics were cancer/cancer prevention (physical activity/obesity/nutrition) and mental health. Results could help to prioritize health outcomes of community-engaged research efforts.

scholarly journals Community Needs Assessments in a Student-Run Clinic serving a West Philadelphia Neighborhood

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel J. Arenas ◽  
Dania D. Hallak ◽  
Rommell Noche ◽  
Gilberto Vila-Arroyo ◽  
Swathi Raman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pap Smear ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Community Needs ◽  
Needs Assessments ◽  
Healthcare Needs ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Healthcare Interventions ◽  
Local Healthcare

ABSTRACTBackgroundWhile Community Needs Assessments (CNAs) are an important tool for Student-Run Clinics (SRCs) to understand local communities’ healthcare needs, few studies have evaluated CNAs and their impact on care provided at SRCs.ObjectiveEvaluate results from two CNAs of an SRC in East Parkside, Philadelphia to better comprehend (1) community awareness and opinions regarding the SRC and (2) local healthcare concerns and access.Methods58 and 105 East Parkside residents were surveyed in 2011 and 2015 respectively. The results were analyzed to quantify various health-related measures in the community.ResultsResults showed high rates of hypertension, asthma, and diabetes. Rates of pap-smear and hypertension screening matched national averages while mammograms and colonoscopies were below national rates. Both CNAs showed that less than 40% of community members were aware of the clinic’s existence.ConclusionsCNAs can provide valuable insights regarding local health needs which can inform future healthcare interventions.

Rebuilding a US Federal Data Strategy After the End of the “Community Health Status Indicators”

2021 ◽  
Vol 111 (10) ◽  
pp. 1865-1873
Author(s):  
Robert L. Phillips ◽  
Norma F. Kanarek ◽  
Vickie L. Boothe
Keyword(s):  
Health Status ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Health Resources ◽  
Health Status Indicators ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
National Committee ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Peer Community ◽  
New Community ◽  
Community Health Status

For nearly 2 decades, the Community Health Status Indicators tool reliably supplied communities with standardized, local health data and the capacity for peer-community comparisons. At the same time, it created a large community of users who shared learning in addressing local health needs. The tool survived a transition from the Health Resources and Services Administration to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention before being shuttered in 2017. While new community data tools have come online, nothing has replaced Community Health Status Indicators, and many stakeholders continue to clamor for something new that will enable local health needs assessments, peer comparisons, and creation of a community of solutions. The National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics heard from many stakeholders that they still need a replacement data source. (Am J Public Health. 2021;111(10):1865–1873. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2021.306437 )

Realising the potential of health needs assessments

2018 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Anstey ◽  
Paul Burgess ◽  
Lisa Angus
Keyword(s):  
Social Services ◽  
Data Exchange ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Health Department ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Local Conditions ◽  
Community Needs ◽  
Needs Assessments

Population-level assessment and planning has traditionally been the role of public health departments but in establishing Primary Health Networks (PHNs), the Australian Government has instituted a new mechanism for identifying community needs and commissioning services to meet those needs. If PHNs are to achieve the vision of nimble organisations capable of identifying and addressing local health needs via integrated health and social services, several things need to occur. First, PHN funding schedules must become more flexible. Second, the Federal health department must maintain an open dialogue with PHNs, permit waivers in funding schedules to suit local conditions and be prepared to back innovations with seed investment. Third, health data exchange and linkage must be accelerated to better inform community needs assessments and commissioning. Finally, PHNs must be encouraged and supported to develop collaborations both within and outside the health sector in order to identify and address a broad set of health issues and determinants. By following these principles, PHNs may become leading change agents in the Australian healthcare system.

scholarly journals Community-Based Participatory Research Strategies to Collect, Analyze, and Disseminate Qualitative Data

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 565-565
Author(s):  
Roma Hanks ◽  
Hosik Min ◽  
Shoon Lio ◽  
Brandon Moss ◽  
Sarah Wraight ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Engagement ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Disaster Preparedness ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
Community Empowerment ◽  
Research Strategies ◽  
Emergency Plans ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Response And Recovery

Abstract Project 1: Community Health Advocates participated in a photovoice project that evolved into an invited installation at the Alabama Contemporary Art Center, giving statewide exposure to health issues in communities in South Alabama that had been identified as those with the highest health disparities. The context of the project was a multi-generational approach to community health advocacy. Project 2: This project focused on employing CBPR methods in Cambodian and Laotian immigrant communities in South Alabama to discover barriers to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery and to better understand the intersections of culture, spirituality, and social justice along the path to community empowerment and resiliency. Community engagement in the development of emergency plans is typically at the organization-to-organization level. This paper analyzes multi-generational, multi-disciplinary, multi-method approaches using qualitative data to build effective strategies for advocacy through community engagement in research.

scholarly journals Characterizing the Community Collaborations of a Community-Based Student-Run Clinic

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 215013272098440
Author(s):  
Kaylin Pennington ◽  
Eileen Harwood ◽  
Brian Sick
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Community Outreach ◽  
Access Point ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Advisory Board ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Community Advisory Board ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Community Based

Introduction Community-based student-run free clinics (SRCs) can advance health on a community level by reaching populations not served by other organizations and serving as an access point to the healthcare system. However, little is known about the scope of community-engaged efforts undertaken by SRCs, including interorganizational partnerships and relationship-building activities. The primary objective of this study was to characterize the community collaborations of an interprofessional SRC located in a high-poverty area. Methods Qualitative data was collected through semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders, which included student volunteers holding leadership roles, representatives of community-based organizations, and current and former members of the community advisory board. Results Key informant interviews with student and community leaders offered insight into local community outreach activities and the community advisory board. Findings revealed opportunities to impact community health through more intentional collaboration and relationship-building. Conclusions This exploratory study adds to literature suggesting that community-based SRCs can address service gaps in medically underserved communities while advancing community health through intentional community engagement.

scholarly journals How research-based theatre is a solution for community engagement and advocacy at regional medical campuses: The Health and Equity through Advocacy, Research, and Theatre (HEART) program

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. e6-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allison Brown ◽  
Natalie Ramsay ◽  
Michael Milo ◽  
Mo Moore ◽  
Rahat Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Social Accountability ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Regional Medical ◽  
Regional Campus

Background: Regional medical campuses are often located in geographic regions that have different populations than the main campus, and are well-positioned to advocate for the health needs of their local community to promote social accountability within the medical school.Methods: At the Niagara Regional Campus of McMaster University, medical students developed a framework which combined research, advocacy, and theatre to advocate for the needs of the local population of the regional campus to which they were assigned. This involved a qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with homeless individuals to explore their experience accessing the healthcare system and using a transformative framework to identify barriers to receiving quality healthcare services. Findings from the qualitative study informed a play script that presented the experiences of homeless individuals in the local health system, which was presented to health sciences learners and practicing health professionals. Participants completed two instruments to examine the utility of this framework.Results: Research-based theatre was a useful intervention to educate current and future health professionals about the challenges faced by homeless individuals in the region. Participants from both shows felt the framework of research-based theatre was an effective strategy to promote change and advocate for marginalized populations.Conclusion: Research-based theatre is an innovative approach which can be utilized to promote social accountability at regional medical campuses, advocating for the health needs of the communities in which they are located, with the added bonus of educating current and future health professionals.

Becoming a health promoting school: key components of planning

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Senior
Keyword(s):  
Primary School ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
School Community ◽  
Community Health Centre ◽  
Community Needs ◽  
Whole School ◽  
Health Promoting School ◽  
Health Promoting

This article looks at the practicalities of implementing the health promoting school (HPS) framework, including conducting a whole school audit, to enable a primary school to successfully adopt the HPS principles. A partnership agreement was signed, between EACH Social and Community Health which is a local Community Health Centre and a primary school in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, in Australia. An audit was conducted of the school community with four follow up focus groups of students from grades 3 to 6. Qualitative data was gathered from 20 teachers at the school at a professional development day facilitated by the health promotion staff of the Community Health Centre. The results of the school audit identified that students in grades 3 to 6 and parents valued the outside environment of the school most highly. The staff valued staff attributes most highly. Suggestions from students to improve the school included improving the canteen and outside environment. Staff were most concerned about fitness of both the staff and the students. Parents also identified lack of healthy eating as a concern. The school community sees the value of adopting the HPS framework, however on-going structured support is required if the school is to successfully adopt the HPS approach. The school community needs to understand that the move toward cultural and environmental change is slow. Successful adoption of the HPS model requires time and collaboration. The emphasis needs to be on supporting teachers to change their school from within. Relationships are important.

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