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. 2011 May;8(3):A70.
Epub 2011 Apr 15.

Community advisory boards in community-based participatory research: a synthesis of best processes

Susan D Newman  1 , Jeannette O Andrews, Gayenell S Magwood, Carolyn Jenkins, Melissa J Cox, Deborah C Williamson
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Community advisory boards in community-based participatory research: a synthesis of best processes

Susan D Newman et al. Prev Chronic Dis. 2011 May.

Abstract

Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is a paradigm to study and reduce disparities in health outcomes related to chronic disease. Community advisory boards (CABs) commonly formalize the academic-community partnerships that guide CBPR by providing a mechanism for community members to have representation in research activities. Researchers and funding agencies increasingly recognize the value of the community's contribution to research and acknowledge that community advisory boards are a key component of successful CBPR projects. In this article, we describe the best processes for forming, operating, and maintaining CABs for CBPR. We synthesize the literature and offer our professional experiences to guide formation, operation, and maintenance of CABs.

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