Community Engagement Model to Match Psychosocial Health Needs

Community Engagement Model to Match Psychosocial Health Needs

The purpose of the current study was to develop a model from community engagement (CE) process data to guide future CE for a focused health problem. Community-based participatory research was used to engage older adults affected by cancer and their family caregivers in eight cancer clusters in one n...

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Published in:Research in gerontological nursing Vol. 11; no. 6; p. 293
Main Authors: Rempusheski, Veronica F, Klemm, Paula R, Adams, Marissa C
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 01-11-2018
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Caregivers - psychology
Community Health Services - organization & administration
Female
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Male
Middle Aged
Neoplasms - psychology
New England
Patients - psychology
Social Networking
New England
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Summary:The purpose of the current study was to develop a model from community engagement (CE) process data to guide future CE for a focused health problem. Community-based participatory research was used to engage older adults affected by cancer and their family caregivers in eight cancer clusters in one northeastern U.S. state. CE was focused on informing participants about a national telephone helpline offering psychosocial cancer services. A purposeful sample by settings in the cancer clusters yielded an estimated 200,500 individuals who participated in information sessions, health fairs, sporting events, and the media (i.e., print, radio, or television). A general inductive approach was used to analyze CE data and resulted in a four-phase model that health professionals consider in initiating CE. Strategies are discussed for resolving two roadblocks that were identified. This model serves as a guide to standardize CE that informs a community about available services to address a focused health problem. [Res Gerontol Nurs. 2018; 11(6):293-305.].
ISSN:1938-2464
DOI:10.3928/19404921-20181003-02