Use of community-based participatory research in primary care to improve healthcare outcomes and disparities in care.
Community-based participatory research (CBPR) has emerged to bridge the gap between research and primary-care practice through community engagement and social action to increase health equity. It is widely acknowledged that access to high-quality primary care services is important to the overall health of a community. Here, CBPR studies in a primary care setting are reviewed to assess the use of CBPR associated with common health problems seen in primary care such as access to care and disparities in chronic disease management across vulnerable populations. CBPR involves building relationships with local communities, determining areas of need and establishing priorities for health concerns. Studies showing improved access to care for a Hispanic population, reduced asthma symptoms and weight loss are highlighted.
Carolinas HealthCare System, PO Box 32861, NC, USA.
Hazel
H
Tapp
Lauren
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White
Mark
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Steuerwald
Michael
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Dulin
D001249:Asthma / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare; D055812:Community-Based Participatory Research / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000628:therapy; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000592:standards; D054625:Healthcare Disparities; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008297:Male; D008429:Maternal Welfare; D009765:Obesity / Q000628:therapy; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D011247:Pregnancy; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000592:standards*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D035862:Vulnerable Populations