Early assessment and support alliance connections: Community-based participatory research to develop a peer-based early psychosis web resource with young adults

Dora M. Raymaker, Tamara Sale, Mariam Rija, Nicholas Buekea, Nybelle Caruso, Ryan Melton, Natalie Cohrs, Veronica Gould, Christina Wall, Mirah Scharer

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Abstract

Background: Young adults (YA) who have experienced early psychosis (EP) have valuable information about their recovery process yet are often left out of research. Objectives: We used a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach in partnership with the Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) EP program and Portland State University to develop a peer-driven, web-based, recovery resource. Methods: We used our CBPR process to collaboratively develop the resource and conducted an iterative usability study to test and refine it. Lessons Learned: The resource was well-received and acces-sible. YA partners emphasize the importance of being prepared to learn about research and one’s self, being open to new experiences, and how being co-researchers can help with processing EP experiences for the benefit of one’s self and peers. Conclusions: Peer involvement in intervention development may increase usability. It benefits YA and adult co-researchers. We strongly recommend including YA who have experienced EP as co-researchers.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)471-480
Number of pages10
JournalProgress in Community Health Partnerships: Research, Education, and Action
Volume14
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 1 2020

Keywords

  • Community-based participatory research
  • Early psychosis
  • Peers
  • Web accessibility
  • Web-based intervention
  • Young adults

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Health(social science)
  • Education
  • Sociology and Political Science

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