
Journal of Clinical and Translational Science, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 9(1)
Опубликована: Дек. 18, 2024
Community advisory boards (CABs) are a promising approach for strengthening patient and partner voices in community health center (CHC) evidence-based decision-making. This paper aims to describe how CHCs used CABs during the COVID-19 pandemic improve reach of testing among populations experiencing disparities identify transferable lessons future implementation. mixed methods study integrates brief quantitative surveys engagement (N = 20) one-on-one qualitative interviews 13) staff partners engaged CHC with cost analysis feedback from participating an online learning 17). reported high ratings engagement, all mean principles above 4 ("very good" or "often") out 5. Qualitative findings provided more in-depth understanding experiences serving on CAB highlighted such as trust mutual respect were reflected practices. We developed toolkit strategies governance prioritization, estimates ensure sustainment, guidance integrating quality improvement expertise, testimonies members benefits joining, template agendas facilitator training meeting success. In alignment Translational Science Benefits Model, this expands research impact through comprehensive measurement by transforming into action-orientated guide implement decision-making public impact.
Язык: Английский