Table 3 Item information summary
From: Construct validation of the Research Engagement Survey Tool (REST)
Item number | Item text | Quantity | Quality | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean | SD | Median | Not applicable—N (%) | Missing—N (%) | Mean | SD | Median | Not applicable—N (%) | Missing—N (%) | ||
1.1 | The focus is on problems important to the community | 4.10 | 0.85 | 4.0 | 3 (0.9%) | 0 (0%) | 3.73 | 1.03 | 4.0 | 5 (1.5%) | 4 (1.2%) |
1.2 | All partners look at the data to determine the health problems the community thinks are important | 3.80 | 1.01 | 4.0 | 13 (3.9%) | 0 (0%) | 3.61 | 1.13 | 4.0 | 13 (3.9%) | 4 (1.2%) |
1.3 | The effort incorporates factors (for example housing, transportation, food access, education, employment) that influence health status | 3.90 | 0.96 | 4.0 | 18 (5.4%) | 0 (0%) | 3.62 | 1.11 | 4.0 | 24 (7.1%) | 4 (1.2%) |
1.4 | The focus is on cultural factors that influence health behaviors | 3.90 | 0.96 | 4.0 | 15 (4.5%) | 0 (0%) | 3.66 | 1.10 | 4.0 | 13 (3.9%) | 4 (1.2%) |
2.1 | All partners have the opportunity to share ideas, input, and leadership responsibilities and to share in the determination of the project structure | 3.88 | 0.98 | 4.0 | 12 (3.6%) | 0 (0%) | 3.61 | 1.11 | 4.0 | 13 (3.9%) | 5 (1.5%) |
2.2 | Plans are developed and adjusted to meet the needs and concerns of the community or patient population | 3.95 | 0.96 | 4.0 | 12 (3.6%) | 0 (0%) | 3.70 | 1.09 | 4.0 | 12 (3.6%) | 4 (1.2%) |
2.3 | All partners agree to take on specific tasks according to their comfort, ability, and expertise | 3.90 | 0.96 | 4.0 | 10 (3%) | 0 (0%) | 3.61 | 1.07 | 4.0 | 11 (3.3%) | 4 (1.2%) |
2.4 | All partners assist in establishing roles and related responsibilities for the partnership | 3.81 | 0.96 | 4.0 | 8 (2.4%) | 0 (0%) | 3.51 | 1.06 | 4.0 | 9 (2.7%) | 4 (1.2%) |
3.1 | All partners share updates, progress, strategies, and new ideas regularly | 3.82 | 1.05 | 4.0 | 7 (2.1%) | 0 (0%) | 3.57 | 1.09 | 4.0 | 13 (3.9%) | 5 (1.5%) |
3.2 | A plan is in place for ongoing problem-solving | 3.72 | 1.06 | 4.0 | 13 (3.9%) | 0 (0%) | 3.49 | 1.16 | 4.0 | 13 (3.9%) | 4 (1.2%) |
3.3 | All partners are involved in determining next steps | 3.65 | 1.02 | 4.0 | 10 (3%) | 0 (0%) | 3.41 | 1.18 | 3.0 | 11 (3.3%) | 4 (1.2%) |
3.4 | Community-engaged activities are continued until the goals (as agreed upon by all partners) are achieved | 3.75 | 1.09 | 4.0 | 10 (3%) | 0 (0%) | 3.53 | 1.16 | 4.0 | 10 (3%) | 4 (1.2%) |
3.5 | All partners continue community-engaged activities beyond an initial project, activity, or study | 3.59 | 1.11 | 4.0 | 22 (6.5%) | 0 (0%) | 3.42 | 1.21 | 4.0 | 20 (6%) | 4 (1.2%) |
4.1 | All partners have a variety of opportunities to gain new skills or knowledge from their involvement | 3.80 | 0.95 | 4.0 | 4 (1.2%) | 0 (0%) | 3.56 | 1.09 | 4.0 | 8 (2.4%) | 5 (1.5%) |
4.2 | All partners are encouraged to learn from each other | 4.02 | 0.99 | 4.0 | 4 (1.2%) | 2 (0.6%) | 3.68 | 1.11 | 4.0 | 6 (1.8%) | 6 (1.8%) |
4.3 | The partnership adds value to the work of all partners | 4.02 | 0.96 | 4.0 | 4 (1.2%) | 1 (0.3%) | 3.76 | 1.08 | 4.0 | 5 (1.5%) | 5 (1.5%) |
4.4 | All partners share resources to increase ability to address the problem of interest | 3.80 | 1.01 | 4.0 | 7 (2.1%) | 1 (0.3%) | 3.65 | 1.09 | 4.0 | 12 (3.6%) | 5 (1.5%) |
5.1 | The team builds on strengths and resources within the community or patient population | 3.88 | 1.05 | 4.0 | 9 (2.7%) | 1 (0.3%) | 3.61 | 1.11 | 4.0 | 11 (3.3%) | 6 (1.8%) |
5.2 | The team works with existing community groups and organizations | 4.08 | 0.98 | 4.0 | 6 (1.8%) | 1 (0.3%) | 3.76 | 1.13 | 4.0 | 8 (2.4%) | 5 (1.5%) |
5.3 | The team includes representation from the local community or patient population | 3.91 | 0.99 | 4.0 | 10 (3%) | 1 (0.3%) | 3.68 | 1.11 | 4.0 | 16 (4.8%) | 5 (1.5%) |
6.1 | Fair processes have been established to manage conflict or disagreements | 3.71 | 1.06 | 4.0 | 21 (6.3%) | 0 (0%) | 3.48 | 1.14 | 4.0 | 24 (7.1%) | 5 (1.5%) |
6.2 | All partners ideas are treated with openness and respect | 4.08 | 0.91 | 4.0 | 3 (0.9%) | 0 (0%) | 3.69 | 1.09 | 4.0 | 7 (2.1%) | 5 (1.5%) |
6.3 | All partners agree on the timeline for making shared decisions about the project | 3.83 | 0.92 | 4.0 | 10 (3%) | 1 (0.3%) | 3.54 | 1.07 | 4.0 | 13 (3.9%) | 5 (1.5%) |
6.4 | All partners agree on ownership of data for publications and presentations | 3.78 | 1.07 | 4.0 | 25 (7.4%) | 0 (0%) | 3.51 | 1.14 | 4.0 | 22 (6.5%) | 4 (1.2%) |
7.1 | All partners can use knowledge generated from the partnership | 4.07 | 0.97 | 4.0 | 7 (2.1%) | 0 (0%) | 3.75 | 1.11 | 4.0 | 8 (2.4%) | 4 (1.2%) |
7.2 | All interested partners are involved in activities related to sharing results | 3.76 | 1.09 | 4.0 | 9 (2.7%) | 0 (0%) | 3.63 | 1.17 | 4.0 | 10 (3%) | 5 (1.5%) |
7.3 | All partners have the opportunity to be coauthors when the work is published | 3.47 | 1.19 | 4.0 | 36 (10.7%) | 0 (0%) | 3.20 | 1.32 | 3.0 | 41 (12.2%) | 4 (1.2%) |
8.1 | The partnerships processes support trust among all partners | 3.89 | 0.95 | 4.0 | 9 (2.7%) | 0 (0%) | 3.65 | 1.11 | 4.0 | 9 (2.7%) | 4 (1.2%) |
8.2 | All partners are confident that they will receive credit for their contributions to the partnership | 3.71 | 1.13 | 4.0 | 18 (5.4%) | 0 (0%) | 3.46 | 1.25 | 4.0 | 19 (5.7%) | 4 (1.2%) |
8.3 | Mutual respect exists among all partners | 3.96 | 0.99 | 4.0 | 6 (1.8%) | 0 (0%) | 3.75 | 1.07 | 4.0 | 7 (2.1%) | 4 (1.2%) |
8.4 | All partners respect the population being served | 4.12 | 0.98 | 4.0 | 8 (2.4%) | 0 (0%) | 3.90 | 1.08 | 4.0 | 8 (2.4%) | 4 (1.2%) |
8.5 | All partners understand the culture of the organizations and community(ies) involved in the partnership | 3.78 | 1.02 | 4.0 | 7 (2.1%) | 0 (0%) | 3.67 | 1.12 | 4.0 | 9 (2.7%) | 4 (1.2%) |