NASHVILLE, Tenn. On Tuesday, June 6. 2017, the Neighborhoods Resource Center hosted the Local Forum "Making Research More Relevant to People: Results of a PCORI Methods Award" at the Matthew Walker Comprehensive Health Center.
Those gathered at the forum discussed the results of a PCORI project focused on understanding and improving patient/community engagement. Conclusion drawn by the project included
- Patients and community stakeholders provided unique, project-specific input across a broad range of research areas
- The evidence supported the value of stakeholder engagement in research
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The scale and taxonomy are new tools that can help standardize approaches to assessing the impact of stakeholder engagement in research
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About the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance
Founded in 1999, the Alliance bridges the institutions of Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Its mission is to enrich learning and advance clinical research in three primary areas -- community engagement, interprofessional education and research -- by developing and supporting mutually beneficial partnerships between Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the communities they serve. Through community engagement, the Alliance serves a large community of stakeholders including surrounding universities and colleges, community organizations, faith-based outlets and community health centers. Its interprofessional education enhances students' interdisciplinary understanding and improves patient outcomes through integrated care. The research conducted provides access to experienced grant writers and materials supporting the grant application process and facilitates grant-writing workshops.
