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. 2017 Sep;7(3):486-491.
doi: 10.1007/s13142-017-0495-z.

The science of stakeholder engagement in research: classification, implementation, and evaluation

Melody S Goodman  1 , Vetta L Sanders Thompson  2
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The science of stakeholder engagement in research: classification, implementation, and evaluation

Melody S Goodman et al. Transl Behav Med. 2017 Sep.

Abstract

In this commentary, we discuss the science of stakeholder engagement in research. We propose a classification system with definitions to determine where projects lie on the stakeholder engagement continuum. We discuss the key elements of implementation and evaluation of stakeholder engagement in research posing key questions to consider when doing this work. We commend and critique the work of Hamilton et al. in their multilevel stakeholder engagement in a VA implementation trial of evidence-based quality improvement in women's health primary care. We also discuss the need for more work in this area to enhance the science of stakeholder engagement in research.

Keywords: Community engagement; Evaluation; Implementation science; Stakeholder-engaged research.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of interest

The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

Funding

The stakeholder engagement classification work is supported through a Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) award (ME-1511-33027). All statements in this report, including its findings and conclusions, are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), its Board of Governors, or Methodology Committee.

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Categories and classifications of stakeholder engagement. Stakeholder engagement is grouped into three broad categories: non-participation, symbolic participation, and engaged participation. Each of the broad categories is classified into subgroups. Subgroups in non-participation include outreach and education. Subgroups in symbolic participation include coordination and cooperation. Subgroups in engaged participation include collaboration, patient-centered, and community-based participatory research (CBPR)
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