Lessons learnt from CBR practice at Hua Don Primary Health Care, Thailand

Phaksachiphon Khanthong,Chatchadapon Chaiyasat,Chayada Danuwong

doi:10.1108/jhr-07-2020-0297

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Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to determine the capacity map of professional learning community (PLC) practicing community-based research (CBR) in Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University, Thailand, and the implementation of the lessons learnt from the process and essential skills at Hua Don Primary Health Care (PHC).Design/methodology/approachParticipatory action research (PAR) design was conducted in two phases, one on campus and the other in the PHC. For gathering and validating the data, the snowball sampling technique, focus group, in-depth interviews and the triangulation method were used.FindingsThe PLC capacity map from the first phase provided the essential skills of CBR and the second phase revealed lessons learnt from the implementation in the Hua Don PHC. The shortcut in researching a new target area by a collaboration of the community leader and village health volunteers was prominent. The results could be interpreted in creating collaboration in health care with a new community.Originality/valueThe capacity map is a practical guideline for a beginner or CBR novice researcher, and the lessons learnt help the implementation in the health field, particularly in PHC, succeed smoothly.

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Community-based research (CBR) is a research approach involving real practice of addressing community problems and disseminating knowledge [1,2,3]
This study aims to do the following: (1) based on the results of a professional learning community (PLC) study supported by Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University (UBRU) a capacity map is prepared; (2) the lessons and skills learnt from the above research is used to promote this centre for both proactive and reactive practices in physical rehabilitation and dementia screening
The questions were, for example, “The significance of CBR is empowering people to be self-reliable in solving problems and developing their community” and “The after action review (AAR) and lessons learned to make everyone aware of changes from CBR, respectively”

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Community-based research (CBR) is a research approach involving real practice of addressing community problems and disseminating knowledge [1,2,3]. To emphasise collaboration through partnerships in urban areas, amongst health professionals, community-based participatory research, which is similar to participatory action research (PAR), is used in community development areas [4,5,6,7]. The ultimate goals of the CBR are empowering people to create knowledge collaboratively and strengthen their community [11]. The full terms of this licence may be seen at http:// creativecommons.org/licences/by/4.0/legalcode

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