Community members’ experiences training as medical journal reviewers
Abstract Purpose Although medical research dissemination is intended to benefit members of society, few members of society actually participate in the process of publishing findings. This study shares findings from community members’ (including patients and the public) experiences being trained as m...
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| author | Cyleste C. Collins Erika Hood Jeri Jewett-Tennant Kurt Stange Ashwini R. Sehgal |
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| description | Abstract Purpose Although medical research dissemination is intended to benefit members of society, few members of society actually participate in the process of publishing findings. This study shares findings from community members’ (including patients and the public) experiences being trained as medical journal reviewers. Methods We analyzed findings from two focus group interviews of community reviewers (N = 29) to identify themes in their experiences with the training program. Results Community members trained as journal reviewers appreciated learning the context under which manuscript development and review occur from authors and funders, the value of the community member perspectives to science, and strengthened their critical thinking skills. A range of training tools and strategies included glossaries of research terms, creating review guides, practicing reviews, being trained by a supportive team, and working with and learning collaboratively. Conclusions Training as a journal reviewer has a positive impact on participating community members. Programs training community members as journal reviewers should incorporate guest speakers well-versed in community engaged research, group activities, a variety of training tools and materials, and highly supportive training teams. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-548e8c01e3ef4bc19de04e6f5cc773222023-11-26T14:32:16ZengBMCResearch Involvement and Engagement2056-75292023-08-01911810.1186/s40900-023-00482-xCommunity members’ experiences training as medical journal reviewersCyleste C. Collins0Erika Hood1Jeri Jewett-Tennant2Kurt Stange3Ashwini R. Sehgal4School of Social Work, Cleveland State UniversitySee You at the TopCase Center for Reducing Health Disparities, Case Western Reserve UniversityCase Western Reserve UniversityCase Center for Reducing Health Disparities, Case Western Reserve UniversityAbstract Purpose Although medical research dissemination is intended to benefit members of society, few members of society actually participate in the process of publishing findings. This study shares findings from community members’ (including patients and the public) experiences being trained as medical journal reviewers. Methods We analyzed findings from two focus group interviews of community reviewers (N = 29) to identify themes in their experiences with the training program. Results Community members trained as journal reviewers appreciated learning the context under which manuscript development and review occur from authors and funders, the value of the community member perspectives to science, and strengthened their critical thinking skills. A range of training tools and strategies included glossaries of research terms, creating review guides, practicing reviews, being trained by a supportive team, and working with and learning collaboratively. Conclusions Training as a journal reviewer has a positive impact on participating community members. Programs training community members as journal reviewers should incorporate guest speakers well-versed in community engaged research, group activities, a variety of training tools and materials, and highly supportive training teams.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40900-023-00482-xCommunity engaged researchMedical researchCase studyResearch disseminationPatient and public involvement |
| spellingShingle | Cyleste C. Collins Erika Hood Jeri Jewett-Tennant Kurt Stange Ashwini R. Sehgal Community members’ experiences training as medical journal reviewers Research Involvement and Engagement Community engaged research Medical research Case study Research dissemination Patient and public involvement |
| title | Community members’ experiences training as medical journal reviewers |
| title_full | Community members’ experiences training as medical journal reviewers |
| title_fullStr | Community members’ experiences training as medical journal reviewers |
| title_full_unstemmed | Community members’ experiences training as medical journal reviewers |
| title_short | Community members’ experiences training as medical journal reviewers |
| title_sort | community members experiences training as medical journal reviewers |
| topic | Community engaged research Medical research Case study Research dissemination Patient and public involvement |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40900-023-00482-x |
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