Community engagement and implementation science: a hermeneutic review for implementation scientists

Key Points

• This research aims to explore the importance of community engagement in enhancing implementation science and its potential for health equity.
• Conducted a hermeneutic review of existing literature on community engagement and implementation research.
• Analyzed key themes related to community engagement and its impact on health outcomes.
• Identified gaps in current research on the relationship between community partnerships and implementation effectiveness.
• Community engagement fosters stronger partnerships between researchers and local communities.
• Enhanced collaboration can lead to significant advancements in health equity and social change.
• Implementation science benefits from integrating community perspectives, resulting in more effective interventions.

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