The Community-Academic Aging Research Network: A Pipeline for Dissemination.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

The Community-Academic Aging Research Network (CAARN) was created to increase the capacity and effectiveness of Wisconsin's Aging Network and the University of Wisconsin to conduct community-based research related to aging. The purpose of this article is to describe CAARN's infrastructure, outcomes, and lessons learned.

Design

Using principles of community-based participatory research, CAARN engages stakeholders to participate in the design, development, and testing of older adult health interventions that address community needs, are sustainable, and improve health equity.

Setting

Academic healthcare and community organizations.

Participants

Researchers, community members, and community organizations.

Intervention

CAARN matches aca

SUBMITTER: Mahoney JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7299796 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature