Experiences and Lessons Learned From the RADx-UP Consortium Community Engagement Projects

Am J Public Health. 2024 May;114(S5):S405-S409. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2024.307615. Epub 2024 Mar 28.

Abstract

In this study, we used emerging community engagement frameworks to describe the structure and outcomes of a large-scale, community-engaged, research-to-practice initiative, RADx-UP. Qualitative methods were used to analyze survey and meeting data from 2022 for RADx-UP projects. Most projects had diverse partners, achieved moderate levels of community engagement, and experienced positive outcomes. Challenges related to engagement readiness and partnership functioning. These findings demonstrate that community engagement is measurable and valuable. However, additional support is needed to achieve the highest engagement. (Am J Public Health. 2024;114(S5):S405-S409. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2024.307615).

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Community Participation* / methods
  • Community-Based Participatory Research / organization & administration
  • Humans