Synthesizing Best Practices to Promote Health Equity for Older Adults Through Community-Engaged Research.

TitleSynthesizing Best Practices to Promote Health Equity for Older Adults Through Community-Engaged Research.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2024
AuthorsEpps, F, Gore, J, Flatt, JD, Williams, IC, Wiese, L, Masoud, SS, Franks, N
JournalRes Gerontol Nurs
Volume17
Issue1
Pagination9-16
Date Published2024 Jan-Feb
ISSN1938-2464
KeywordsAged, Aging, Geriatric Nursing, Health Equity, Health Promotion, Humans
Abstract

Achieving health equity requires creating evidence that reflects the nuance and diversity of experiences among populations disproportionately impacted by age- and race-related disparities. Community-engaged research (CEnR) is one way to pursue equity in research on health and aging to ensure the relevance and translational potential of findings. The current review synthesizes best practices regarding CEnR that promote health equity among older adults, including an overview of CEnR, benefits, and fundamental principles, and three research exemplars from the authors' CEnR. Finally, we discuss these best practices and considerations for advancing CEnR to reduce health disparities experienced by historically underserved older adults and their families. [(1), 9-16.].

DOI10.3928/19404921-20231205-01
Alternate JournalRes Gerontol Nurs
PubMed ID38261625