Achieving successful community engagement: a rapid realist review

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Authors

Esther de Weger · National Institute for Public Health and the Environment

Natascha Van Vooren · National Institute for Public Health and the Environment

Caroline Baan · National Institute for Public Health and the Environment

Hanneke Drewes · National Institute for Public Health and the Environment

Abstract

An especially important thread throughout the CE literature is the influence of power imbalances and organisations' willingness, or not, to address such imbalances. The literature suggests that 'meaningful participation' of citizens can only be achieved if organisational processes are adapted to ensure that they are inclusive, accessible and supportive of citizens.

Topics & Keywords

Health Policy Implementation Science Mental Health and Patient Involvement Community Health and Development

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Health Services Research

Volume 18, Issue 1, pp. 285-285

DOI: 10.1186/s12913-018-3090-1

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