Applying a community-based participatory research framework to patient and family engagement in the development of patient-centered outcomes research and practice.

There has been increasing recognition of the need to engage patients, families, and other patient stakeholders in research. This article seeks to provide understanding and examples of how to apply core principles of community-based participatory research (CBPR) in developing patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) that can impact clinical and public health practice. Authors review CBPR principles and demonstrate how to translate them into effective PCOR strategies.

Awareness, treatment and control of hypertension among Filipino immigrants.

Background: Filipino Americans have high rates of hypertension, yet little research has examined hypertension awareness, treatment, and control in this group.

Objective: In a community-based sample of hypertensive Filipino American immigrants, we identify 1) rates of hypertension awareness, treatment, and control; and 2) factors associated with awareness, treatment, and control.

Design: Cross-sectional analysis of survey data from health screenings collected from 2006 to 2010.