COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN DIFFERENT NATIONAL CONTEXTS: BUILDING BRIDGES AND AGE-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENTS
2024
Community Engagement in Different National Contexts
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Author Information
Author(s): Jonsson Oskar, Chi Peggy, Johnson Ian
Conclusion
The symposium highlights the importance of knowledge mobilization and community engagement in aging research across various national contexts.
Supporting Evidence
- Knowledge mobilization processes are essential for bridging research and practice.
- Community engagement can enhance research quality and relevance.
- Barriers to engagement include cultural differences and resource limitations.
Takeaway
This study shows that working together with communities can help make research more useful and relevant for older people.
Limitations
Barriers such as diverse conditions, lack of resources, and hard-to-reach groups may hinder effective engagement.
Participant Demographics
Speakers represent various national contexts, including Sweden, Detroit, and Canada.
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