Table 1.
Engaging Martinsville and Topic Group Member Responses: Group Readiness and Group Dynamics
| Group Readiness | Respondentsa | Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree/ Strongly Disagree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. I am open to learning new skills throughout this project | Research team | 72.7% | 27.3% | 0.0% |
| Topic groups | 81.3% | 18.8% | 0.0% | |
| 2. I am willing to share my opinions and life experiences with other group members. | Research team | 81.8% | 13.2 | 0.0% |
| Topic groups | 87.5% | 12.5% | 0.0% | |
| 3. I have a clear picture of the time it will take to be involved in this project | Research team | 63.6% | 36.4% | 0.0% |
| Topic groups | 75.0% | 19.0% | 0.0% | |
| 4. I understand my role within this project. | Research team | 54.5% | 45.5% | 0.0% |
| Topic groups | 68.8% | 31.3% | 0.0% | |
| 5. I am willing to mentor and be mentored throughout this project. | Research team | 81.8% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| Topic groups | 75.0% | 18.8% | 6.3% | |
| 6. I believe this project will benefit patients and stakeholders. | Research team | 72.7% | 27.3% | 0.0% |
| Topic groups | 81.3% | 18.8% | 0.0% | |
| 7. I believe this project will benefit my community. | Research team | 90.9% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Topic groups | 87.5% | 12.5% | 0.0% | |
| 8. I think I will benefit from participating in this project. | Research team | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Topic groups | 81.3% | 18.8% | 0.0% | |
| Group Diversity | ||||
| 9. Our group reflects the diversity of our community. | Research team | 54.5% | 45.5% | 0.0% |
| Topic groups | 68.8% | 31.3% | 0.0% | |
| 10. Our group members are networked to the community and understand its history, politics, and needs. | Research team | 27.3% | 72.7% | 0.0% |
| Topic groups | 50.0% | 37.3% | 12.6% | |
| Group Dynamics | ||||
| 1. I can talk openly and honestly at team meetings. | Research team | 81.8% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| Topic groups | 82.4% | 17.6% | 0.0% | |
| 2. Team members respect each other’s point of view even if they might disagree. | Research team | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Topic groups | 82.4% | 17.6% | 0.0% | |
| 3. My opinion is listened to and considered by other team members. | Research team | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Topic groups | 82.4% | 17.6% | 0.0% | |
| 4. All team members are made to feel welcome regardless of income, age, race, gender, or education level. | Research team | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Topic groups | 88.2% | 11.8% | 0.0% | |
| 5. It takes too much time for the team to reach decisions.b | Research team | 9.1% | 18.2% | 82.8% |
| Topic groups | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| 6. Everyone in the team has a voice in the decisions.b | Research team | 90.9% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Topic groups | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| 7. Some members of the team hold onto their ideas too tightly. b | Research team | 18.2% | 0% | 81.8% |
| Topic groups | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Benefits/Costs of Participation | ||||
| 8. Participating in this project has provided personal growth for me. | Research team | 90.9% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Topic groups | 90.9% | 9.1% | 0.0% | |
| 9. Since starting to work on this project, my skills and knowledge have increased. | Research team | 81.8% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| Topic groups | 81.8% | 18.2% | 0.0% | |
| Understanding of the SEED Method | ||||
| 10. I understand my role in the SEED project | Research team | 81.8% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| Topic groups | 76.5% | 23.5% | 0.0% | |
| Group decision making process | Very satisfied/ satisfied | Unsure | Dissatisfied/very dissatisfied | |
| 11. Satisfaction with meeting facilitation | Research team | 81.8% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| Topic groups | 76.5% | 23.5% | 0.0% | |
| 12. Satisfaction with how team works | Research team | 90.9% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Topic groups | 82.4% | 17.6% | 0.0% | |
| 13. Satisfaction with decision making processb | Research team | 81.8% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| Topic groups | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| 14. Satisfaction with way team deals with problems | Research team | 81.8% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| Topic groups | 70.6% | 29.4% | 0.0% | |
aResearch Team (n = 11), and Topic Groups (n = 16 for questions 1–10, n = 18 for group dynamics questions 1–14)
bThese questions were irrelevant to the Topic groups, and were not included on the abbreviated group dynamics questionnaire