Abstract

Lay Summary: This project surveys researchers at the University of Michigan about the impact of Community Engagement Studios (CE Studios) on their work. We will learn if CE Studios help research teams improve their study design, community engagement, and other domains, and whether PIs find the service valuable. Results will show how CE Studios may boost real-world research impact.

Objectives/Goals: To assess principal investigator perceptions of the impact of Community Engagement Studios (CE Studios) on translational science benefit domains, using a survey grounded in the Translational Science Benefits Model (TSBM).

Methods/Study Population: A structured survey was developed based on the TSBM and literature on CE Studios and distributed to all principal investigators (PIs) who utilized a CE Studio through the Michigan Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (MICHR) from 2018 to 2024 (N=80).The survey assessed CE Studio impact on research process efficiency, study design quality and effectiveness, stakeholder engagement and relevance, and research capacity. Additional questions addressed investigator satisfaction and likelihood of recommending CE Studios. Responses will be collected anonymously and consist of Likert scale, multiple-choice, and open-ended questions. Quantitative data will be analyzed descriptively, and qualitative responses thematically, to elucidate perceived benefits and areas for improvement.

Results/Anticipated Results: Both quantitative and qualitative results will be presented. We anticipate a survey completion rate of at least 60%. Based on the literature and survey focus, we expect principal investigators will report moderate-to-significant perceived improvements in streamlining research processes, enhancing study design, increasing stakeholder relevance, and expanding research capacity after participating in CE Studios. We also expect high satisfaction and likelihood to recommend the service. Analyses will describe agreement levels across key domains and present representative qualitative feedback illustrating CE Studio impacts.

Discussion/Significance of Impact: We hypothesize this study will show CE Studios are perceived by investigators to enhance multiple domains of translational science outcomes, with high satisfaction and intent to recommend. Findings support broader adoption of CE Studios and highlight opportunities to improve training, logistics, and stakeholder integration in research.