Community members’ experiences training as medical journal reviewers

Research Involvement and Engagement

Research

Ashwini R. Sehgal¹  Jeri Jewett-Tennant¹  Kurt Stange²  Cyleste C. Collins³  Erika Hood⁴ 

[1] Case Center for Reducing Health Disparities, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, USA;Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, USA;School of Social Work, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, USA;See You at the Top, Cleveland, USA;

关键词: Community engaged research;    Medical research;    Case study;    Research dissemination;    Patient and public involvement;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s40900-023-00482-x

 received in 2023-04-14, accepted in 2023-08-10,  发布年份 2023

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

PurposeAlthough medical research dissemination is intended to benefit members of society, few members of society actually participate in the process of publishing findings. This study shares findings from community members’ (including patients and the public) experiences being trained as medical journal reviewers.MethodsWe analyzed findings from two focus group interviews of community reviewers (N = 29) to identify themes in their experiences with the training program.ResultsCommunity members trained as journal reviewers appreciated learning the context under which manuscript development and review occur from authors and funders, the value of the community member perspectives to science, and strengthened their critical thinking skills. A range of training tools and strategies included glossaries of research terms, creating review guides, practicing reviews, being trained by a supportive team, and working with and learning collaboratively.ConclusionsTraining as a journal reviewer has a positive impact on participating community members. Programs training community members as journal reviewers should incorporate guest speakers well-versed in community engaged research, group activities, a variety of training tools and materials, and highly supportive training teams.

【 授权许可】

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