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Evaluating community engagement efforts in a clinical and translational research initiative

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A priority of the Northern New England Clinical and Translational Research (NNE-CTR) Network is conducting, promoting, and advancing community-engaged research through its Community Engagement and Outreach (CEO) Core. We sought to measure the CEO Core's success in strengthening community-level research partnerships using a validated survey platform based on network science to map and track collaborations over time. The survey was completed by 59/76 organizations (77.6% response rate). Key findings included a high level of trust and a modest level of perceived value relative to published benchmarks. Additional specific findings will inform opportunities to improve the network as the NNE-CTR matures.

Source: Journal of Clinical and Translational Science

DOI: 10.1017/cts.2025.10069

Authors: Kelly Finck Waters, Brenda Joly, Carolyn E. Gray, Jan K. Carney, Kathleen M. Fairfield

Institutions: University of Southern Maine, University of Vermont, Maine Medical Center, Maine Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Community Health and Development

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,200