Table 5.
Triangulation of qualitative theme and related quantitative survey results
| Qualitative theme | Related quantitative finding | Triangulated results |
|---|---|---|
| 1. High level of commitment to study aim of lowering overdose enhanced engagement with the Consumer Advisory Board (CAB) role | • 100% committed to the work of the CAB | Mission-driven research evokes committed CAB members. |
| 2. Members from variety of sectors expressed low self-efficacy and questioned their influence with participation in the CAB | • 79% felt “Ability to influence CAB decisions” | Mixed confidence and feelings about ability to influence and participate. |
| 3. Innovative and skilled facilitation diminished barriers to engagement | • Clear communication was the top priority ranked for establishing trust • 42% believe the research team provides a “Level of Clear Communication” • 67% believe “Provides accurate information” |
Successful facilitation embodies frequent, personalized interactions along with clarity of communication. |
| 4. Dissonance between CAB members’ expected influence versus researchers’ expectation of CAB study advisory role | • 85% felt the CAB was successful in achieving its goals • 59% reported a sense of pride in what the CAB accomplishes • 48% were satisfied or very satisfied with communication with the community coalitions • 33% felt the research team promoted a mutually beneficial relationship • 48% felt positively about the research team power and responsibility sharing |
Communication and power-sharing impacts members’ perception of their influence on the research and pride in the work. |
| 5. COVID-19 significantly impacted the development of CAB member relationships | • 62% found the research team had “positive relationship building” | The remote meeting modality can impede the interactions with the broader research team. |
| 6. CAB members’ recognized value and challenges from the diversity of members | • 69% were satisfied with the diversity of the coalition • 64% believed the research team “values differences” |
The CAB embodied a respectful environment for sharing diverse perspectives. |