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ArticleJMIR research protocols2023

Enhancing Veteran Community Reintegration Research (ENCORE): Protocol for a Mixed Methods and Stakeholder Engagement Project.

Karen Besterman-Dahan, Bridget Hahm, Margeaux Chavez, Jacquelyn Heuer, Christine Melillo, Jason Lind, Christina Dillahunt-Aspillaga, Lisa Ottomanelli

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors.

Karen Besterman-DahanResearch and Development Service, James A Haley Veterans Hospital and Clinics, Tampa, FL, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4829-4282
Bridget Hahm *Research and Development Service, James A Haley Veterans Hospital and Clinics, Tampa, FL, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7454-4471
Margeaux ChavezResearch and Development Service, James A Haley Veterans Hospital and Clinics, Tampa, FL, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8744-1874
Jacquelyn HeuerResearch and Development Service, James A Haley Veterans Hospital and Clinics, Tampa, FL, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0470-8869
Christine MelilloResearch and Development Service, James A Haley Veterans Hospital and Clinics, Tampa, FL, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4655-6605
Jason LindResearch and Development Service, James A Haley Veterans Hospital and Clinics, Tampa, FL, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1610-0431
Christina Dillahunt-AspillagaDepartment of Rehabilitation & Mental Health Counseling, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1231-2023
Lisa OttomanelliResearch and Development Service, James A Haley Veterans Hospital and Clinics, Tampa, FL, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0032-2969

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundVeteran community reintegration (CR) has been defined as participation in community life, including employment or other productive activities, independent living, and social relationships. Veteran CR is a Veterans Health Administration priority, as a substantial proportion of veterans report difficulties with veteran CR following discharge from military service.

objectiveEnhancing Veteran Community Reintegration Research (ENCORE) is a project funded by Veterans Health Administration's Health Service Research and Development Service. The goal of ENCORE is to maximize veteran and family reintegration by promoting innovative research and knowledge translation (KT) that informs and improves equitable Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) policies, programs, and services. Overall, 2 strategic objectives guide ENCORE activities: mobilize veteran CR research and promote innovation, relevance, and acceleration of veteran CR research and KT.

methodsENCORE uses a mixed methods and stakeholder-engaged approach to achieve objectives and to ensure that the KT products generated are inclusive, innovative, and meaningful to stakeholders. Project activities will occur over 5 years (2019-2024) in 5 phases: plan, engage, mobilize, promote, and evaluate. All activities will be conducted remotely owing to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Methods used will include reviewing research funding and literature examining the gaps in veteran CR research, conducting expert informant interviews with VA program office representatives, and assembling and working with a Multistakeholder Partnership (MSP). MSP meetings will use external facilitation services, group facilitation techniques adapted for virtual settings, and a 6-step group facilitation process to ensure successful execution of meetings and accomplishment of goals.

resultsAs of December 2022, data collection for ENCORE is ongoing, with the team completing interviews with 20 stakeholders from 16 VA program offices providing veteran CR-related services. ENCORE developed and assembled the MSP, reviewed the VA funding portfolio and veteran CR research literature, and conducted a scientific gap analysis. The MSP developed a veteran CR research agenda in 2021 and continues to work with the ENCORE team to prepare materials for dissemination.

conclusionsThe goal of this program is to improve the impact of veteran CR research on policies and programs. Using a stakeholder-engaged process, insights from key stakeholder groups are being incorporated to set a research agenda that is more likely to result in a relevant and responsive veteran CR research program. Future products will include the development of an effective and relevant dissemination plan and the generation of innovative and relevant dissemination products designed for rapid KT. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID): DERR1-10.2196/42029.

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communitycommunity reintegrationknowledge translationpolicyresearch promotionstakeholder engagementveteranveteran health administrationveterans association policyveterans community integration

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PMID36917162
PMCPMC10131720

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