Building capacity in quantitative research and data storytelling to enhance knowledge translation: a training curriculum for peer researchers

Research Involvement and Engagement

Research

Lori A. Chambers¹  Deborah Norris²  Kajiko Nanami²  Michael Murphy²  Monisola Ajiboye²  Megan Deyman²  Paul Kerber²  Lynne Cioppa²  James R. Watson²  Kim Samson²  A. Mcgee²  Billy Tran³  Jason M. Lo Hog Tian³  Sean B. Rourke⁴  Catherine Worthington⁵ 

[1] Factor Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada;MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada;MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada;Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada;MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Unity Health Toronto, Toronto, Canada;Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada;Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada;School of Public Health and Social Policy, University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada;

关键词: HIV;    Community-based research;    Community-based participatory research;    Patient engagement;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s40900-022-00390-6

 received in 2022-03-05, accepted in 2022-10-02,  发布年份 2022

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundMany community-based HIV research studies incorporate principles of greater involvement and meaningful engagement of people living with HIV (GIPA/MEPA) by training people with HIV as peer researchers. Unfortunately, there are still some aspects of research (e.g., quantitative data analysis and interpretation) where many projects fall short in realizing GIPA/MEPA principles. To address these gaps, we developed an eight-week training course that aimed to build the capacity of peer researchers around the understanding and interpretation of quantitative data and incorporating lived experience to increase the impact of the knowledge transfer and exchange phase of a study.MethodsPeer researchers (n = 8) participated from British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario and lessons learned from the training were implemented throughout the dissemination of research findings from the People Living with HIV Stigma Index study. This paper presents the curriculum and main training components, course evaluation results, and challenges and lessons learned. The manuscript was created in collaboration with and includes the perspectives of both the peer researchers involved in the training, as well the course facilitators.ResultsThroughout the course, peer researchers’ self-assessed knowledge and understanding of quantitative research and data storytelling improved and, through interactive activities and practice, they gained the confidence to deliver a full research presentation. This improved their understanding of research findings, which was beneficial for discussing results with community partners and study participants. The peer researchers also agreed that learning about integrating lived experience with quantitative data has helped them to make research findings more relatable and convey key messages in a more meaningful way.ConclusionsOur training curriculum provides a template for research teams to build capacity in areas of research where peer researchers and community members are less often engaged. In doing so, we continue to uphold the principles of GIPA/MEPA and enhance the translation of research knowledge in communities most greatly affected.

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