Community case study of patient and clinician early engagement in research on multiple chronic conditions using an implementation guide.

ABSTRACT: This case study describes the CIRCLE (Collaboratively Inspired Research Community for Learning and Engagement) project, which aimed to advance meaningful community engagement in research about multiple chronic conditions (MCCs) by co-creating a research agenda with patients, caregivers, clinicians, and researchers. The project was conducted entirely virtually, utilizing a structured process with engagement tools adapted from a prior Patient Partner Guide. It included three stages: (1) develop the virtual environment and adapt the engagement process and tools, (2) recruit and train co-creators and facilitators to test the process and tools collaboratively and make iterative improvements, and (3) implement these tools in ten-week group sessions. Project participants in the group sessions - a

SUBMITTER: van Eeghen C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12549578 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature