Can there be different structures for CBPR partnerships? Would alternative models with multiple partnering be responsive?
The basic partnerships structure is between academic research institutions and community-based organizations (CBO) using CBPR principles. An academic research institution may have multiple CBO partners. It would be difficult for a CBO or a community to justify participating in studies with multiple research partners. Evidence of these partnerships must be demonstrated as indicated in the responsiveness criteria (see Section II. Responsiveness Criteria Question #1, first three bullets).
