Community engagement approaches to improve health: a cross-case study analysis of barriers and facilitators in UK practice
This qualitative case study research found that in successful community engagement projects, community expertise is respected and valued, allowing community members to be fully involved and take ownership of the projects. Sufficient time should be allowed for this process. Flexibility and adaptation of project materials, protocols and role descriptions is important in overcoming barriers to community engagement.
Authors
- Anne‐Marie Bagnall (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1512-0833)
- Jane South (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1462-7632)
- Angela Harden (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8621-5066)
- Karina Kinsella (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9510-1952)
- Joanne Trigwell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6778-1786)
- Kevin Sheridan
Institutions
- University of East London (GB)
- City, University of London (GB)
- Leeds Beckett University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-02-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-21902-5
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 14.08
Funders
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence