Abstract
Developing Metrics for Assessing Cross-sector Partnerships and Foster Equity: The Building Community Resilience Data Dashboard Surveys
Kuan-Lung Daniel Chen, DrPH(c), MPH1, Wendy Ellis, DrPH, MPH2 and Caitlin Murphy, MPA-PNP2
(1)George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, Washington, DC, (2)The George Washington University, Washington, DC
APHA's 2018 Annual Meeting & Expo (Nov. 10 - Nov. 14)
Building Community Resilience (BCR) is a learning collaborative at the George Washington University with five sites across the United States: Cincinnati, OH; Dallas, TX; Portland, OR; Washington, DC; and the Alive and Well Communities in Missouri. BCR sites are working with cross-sector partners to address the Pair of ACEs—adverse childhood experiences in the context of adverse community environments. They use the BCR process as an organizing platform to transform practices in multiple sectors, impact policies, and ultimately build resilience in their communities.
Objectives:
BCR developed two BCR Data Dashboard surveys to gather metrics that are meaningful across the multiple sectors taking part in the collaborative. Some of the key areas of assessment include cross-sector partnerships, actions to achieve equity, adoption of trauma-informed practice, and community engagement.
Methods:
BCR’s Data Dashboard surveys collect both quantitative and qualitative data. The Network survey collects data on organizations within BCR and is based on Elinor Ostrom’s Institutional Analysis and Development framework (IAD). Survey questions were reviewed for content validation. The Program survey collects data on programs within BCR organizations, and was informed by the National Academy of Medicine’s Vital Signs metrics. Content validation was conducted specifically for equity questions. A pilot round and a second round of data collection have taken place for each survey. Data are analyzed using a mixed-methods approach.
Results:
Responses to equity questions reflect organization and program readiness for improving equity and progress made between data collection cycles. Specific practices for identifying family strengths, addressing adversities, and barriers for community engagement emerged from data. Early results show frequent yet ineffective partnerships with the public health sector, strong common emphasis on commitment to health equity, and barriers preventing community engagement.
Conclusion:
The BCR Data Dashboard metrics are providing specific insight into local network-level practices, opportunities, and progress at building community resilience. Findings informed BCR’s goals and planning as a collaborative, helped facilitate cross-site learning, and served as a strategizing tool for partnership development and practice transformation.
Public Health Implications:
BCR’s Data Dashboard surveys are a step forward for assessing cross-sector partnerships, progress towards building resilience, and improving health equity.
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