A Framework for Community and Stakeholder Engagement: Experiences From a Multicenter Study in Southern Africa.

Musesengwa R., Chimbari MJ., Mukaratirwa S.

Community and stakeholder engagement (CSE) are central to conducting multicenter health research. Multicenter studies are, however, considerably more complex because they involve a geographically diverse pool of participants and researchers, making uniform application of CSE strategies difficult. This article describes a framework to achieve CSE based on the experiences of a conducting a multicenter study in Southern Africa. The CSE framework is divided into three phases: before research commences, during, and after the study. This CSE framework offers a practical step-by-step guide on the operational aspects of CSE in a multicenter study. The framework shows the importance of consistent monitoring and evaluation during implantation of CSE.

DOI

10.1177/1556264618769002

Type

Journal article

Journal

J Empir Res Hum Res Ethics

Publication Date

10/2018

Volume

13

Pages

323 - 332

Keywords

community, engagement, evaluation, participation, stakeholders, Africa, Southern, Community Participation, Humans, Multicenter Studies as Topic, Research, Stakeholder Participation

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