Evaluating community engagement efforts in a clinical and translational research initiative.

Authors

Kelly Finck Waters, Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine (USM), Portland, ME, USA.
Brenda Joly, Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine (USM), Portland, ME, USA.
Carolyn E Gray, Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine (USM), Portland, ME, USA.
Jan K Carney, Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont (UVM), Burlington, VT, USA.
Kathleen M Fairfield, Maine Health Institute for Research & Department of Medicine, Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME, USA.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-9-2025

Institution/Department

Center for Clinical & Translational Science

Journal Title

J Clin Transl Sci

Abstract

A priority of the Northern New England Clinical and Translational Research (NNE-CTR) Network is conducting, promoting, and advancing community-engaged research through its Community Engagement and Outreach (CEO) Core. We sought to measure the CEO Core's success in strengthening community-level research partnerships using a validated survey platform based on network science to map and track collaborations over time. The survey was completed by 59/76 organizations (77.6% response rate). Key findings included a high level of trust and a modest level of perceived value relative to published benchmarks. Additional specific findings will inform opportunities to improve the network as the NNE-CTR matures.

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ISSN

2059-8661

First Page

135

Last Page

135

Recommended Citation

Waters KF, Joly B, Gray CE, Carney JK, Fairfield KM. Evaluating community engagement efforts in a clinical and translational research initiative. J Clin Transl Sci. 2025;9(1):e135. Published 2025 Jun 9. doi:10.1017/cts.2025.10069