1. “Why Are We Bringing The Fish?” Matching Methods and Culture Martha Ann Carey, PhD, RN Kells Consulting Media, PA, USA 72 nd ICP Conference, Paris, France July 2014

2. Hawaiian Research Project Odell’s dissertation – concept of wellness Her entree to population Adaptation of focus group methods © Carey 2014 2

3. HI px © Carey 2014 3

4. Merriam-Webster Definition of Culture The beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time A particular society that has its own beliefs, ways of life, art, etc. A way of thinking, behaving, or working that exists in a place or organization (such as a business) © Carey 2014 4

5. Complexity of Culture Broad, individual, both Context, environment, dynamic Limited guidance – can seem alone © Carey 2014 5

6. Mary px © Carey 20146

7. Bridging & Merging Boundary spanner Common ‘language’ – EBP, CBPR, validity & reliability, cost-benefit analysis Shared goals – Fidelity vs salience, rigor vs revelance © Carey 2014 7

8. Historic Bridge, Venice 8

9. Simple Bridge 9

10. Feasibility & Potential 2 way model for joint planning Researchers get community input on acceptability & feasibility Community gets information on the goals & limits of the project © Carey 2014 10

11. Two Components of Research Doing research to develop knowledge – Quantitative – Qualitative – Mixed methods Using research results – Efficacy and effectiveness – Adopting vs adapting Fidelity balanced with salience; rigor AND relevance © Carey 2014 11

12. Translational Research Application of sharing knowledge to inform policy & practice Links ‘scientific findings’ with policies & programs Contributes to interventions (effectiveness) – Education – Health services delivery © Carey 2014 12

13. Challenge How to best ‘translate’? What are the roles of the players? How are these developed? © Carey 2014 13

14. Professional Collaboration Inter-/multi-/cross-disciplinary Need a common language, as well as mutual understanding & respect “System” needs to reward collaboration © Carey 2014 14

15. National Center for Advancing Translational Science, NIH, USA Accelerate the use of scientific discovery – Basic science  patient studies  clinical practice – Using an integrated approach – Common goals Sharing information at each stage ensures – Researchers are meeting community health needs – Problems in the clinic inform work in the laboratory 15

16. “Convergence Model” US National Academy of Science Expanded form of interdisciplinary research Paradigm capable of generating new ideas, discoveries, methodologies Conceptual approaches and tools that stimulate advances in basic research and application Leads to new inventions, innovations, treatment protocols, and strategies for education & training 16

17. convergence model px National Academy of Science, 2014

18. Very General Suggestions Applicable to most settings Involve as many stakeholders as practical Jointly develop goals & tasks to be done Maintain clear & regular communications Use as “rigorous” approach as possible © Carey 2014 18

19. More Tailored Suggestions Plan for extra time Consider logic models, theoretical framework Attend to management concerns – Agreement on use of data & publications – Regular communication procedures © Carey 2014 19

20. Merci © Carey 201420 Merci

21. PowerPoint file available (after 7/20/2014) at www.KellsConsulting.com © Carey 2014 21