Synthesizing Best Practices to Promote Health Equity for Older Adults Through Community-Engaged Research
Fayron Epps, Janelle Gore, Jason D. Flatt, Ishan C. Williams, Lisa Kirk Wiese, Sara S. Masoud, Nicole Franks
Abstract
Achieving health equity requires creating evidence that reflects the nuance and diversity of experiences among populations disproportionately impacted by age- and race-related disparities. Community-engaged research (CEnR) is one way to pursue equity in research on health and aging to ensure the relevance and translational potential of findings. The current review synthesizes best practices regarding CEnR that promote health equity among older adults, including an overview of CEnR, benefits, and fundamental principles, and three research exemplars from the authors' CEnR. Finally, we discuss these best practices and considerations for advancing CEnR to reduce health disparities experienced by historically underserved older adults and their families. [ Research in Gerontological Nursing, 17 (1), 9–16.]