Conceptualizing trust in community-academic research partnerships using concept mapping approach: A multi-CTSA study

Dave, Gaurav, Frerichs, Leah, Jones, Jennifer, Kim, Mimi, Schaal, Jennifer, Vassar, Stefanie, Varma, Deepthi, Striley, Catherine, Ruktanonchai, Corrine, Black, Adina, Hankins, Jennifer, Lovelady, Nakita, Cene, Crystal, Green, Melissa, Young, Tiffany, Tiwari, Shristi, Cheney, Ann, Cottler, Linda, Sullivan, Greer, Brown, Arleen, Burke, Jessica and Corbie-Smith, Giselle (2018) Conceptualizing trust in community-academic research partnerships using concept mapping approach: A multi-CTSA study. Evaluation and Program Planning, 66, 70-78. (doi:10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2017.10.007).

Abstract

Objectives
Collaborations between communities, healthcare practices and academic institutions are a strategy to address health disparities. Trust is critical in the development and maintaining of effective collaborations. The aim of this pilot study was to engage stakeholders in defining determinants of trust in community academic research partnerships and to develop a framework for measuring trust.

Methods
The study was conducted by five collaborating National Institute of Health’ Clinical and Translational Sciences Awardees. We used concept mapping to engage three stakeholders: community members, healthcare providers and academicians. We conducted hierarchical cluster analysis to assess the determinants of trust in community-academic research partnerships.

Results
A total of 186 participants provided input generating 2,172 items that were consolidated into 125 unique items. A five cluster solution was defined: authentic, effective and transparent communication; mutually respectful and reciprocal relationships; sustainability; committed partnerships; and, communication, credibility and methodology to anticipate and resolve problems.

Conclusion
Results from this study contribute to an increasing empirical body of work to better understand and improve the underlying factors that contribute to building and sustaining trust in community academic research partnerships.

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