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565 Empowering Community Organizations with the Team Science Community Toolkit

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 April 2024

Madison L. Hartstein
Affiliation:
Northwestern Univesrity
Sheila Sanders
Affiliation:
SS Clarity LLC
Angela E. Jordan
Affiliation:
University of South Alabama
Joanne Glenn
Affiliation:
W.O.T. Foundation
Kareem Butler
Affiliation:
Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts
Ontisar Freelain
Affiliation:
Health Research and Awareness NFP
Arielle Guzman
Affiliation:
Chicago Medical Organization for Latino Advancement
Candace Henley
Affiliation:
The Blue Hat Foundation
TaLana Hughes
Affiliation:
Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois
Héctor Torres
Affiliation:
Colibri Counseling
Kimberly M. Williams
Affiliation:
Erie Family Health Centers
Stephanie Schmitz Bechteler
Affiliation:
Chicago Urban League
Megha A. Patel
Affiliation:
Northwestern Univesrity
David A. Moskowitz
Affiliation:
University of Chicago
Rana K. Mazzetta
Affiliation:
Northwestern Univesrity
Heather J. Risser
Affiliation:
Northwestern Univesrity
Bonnie Spring
Affiliation:
Northwestern Univesrity
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Abstract

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OBJECTIVES/GOALS: To introduce the new Team Science Community Toolkit, co-created by community and academic partners, and showcase its potential to empower Community Organizations (COs) in achieving equity in community-engaged research (CER). METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: In response to the challenges faced by COs in CER collaborations, qualitative interviews were conducted with CO staff from historically marginalized communities. These interviews informed the development of the Team Science Community Toolkit, a collaborative effort involving a Community Advisory Board (CAB) and Team Science experts from Northwestern University. The toolkit, designed using a community-based participatory research approach, incorporates the Science of Team Science and User-Centered Design principles. Integrated into the NIH-sponsored COALESCE website, it includes templates, checklists, and interactive tools, along with a real-world simulation, to support COs in all stages of the research process. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: Focus groups and usability testing involving external community experts validated the toolkit’s content and usability. Participants expressed enthusiasm and a sense of empowerment, indicating that the toolkit allows them to actively shape research processes and infuse their specific voices and needs into their partnerships. The toolkit is designed to support breaking down barriers like jargon and cultural adaptability to improve accessibility and open conversation. The impact of this Team Science focused toolkit is under evaluation. This presentation will showcase the toolkit, detail its collaborative development, and explore potential applications, ultimately offering a path to more equitable and valuable community-based research. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE: By providing COs with the resources and knowledge to participate as equal partners in research collaborations, it enhances self-advocacy, transparency, and equity. The toolkit has the potential to utilize Team Science to foster productive communication in community-academic research partnerships.

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Team Science
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© The Author(s), 2024. The Association for Clinical and Translational Science