Development of a framework for effective community engagement in Ontario, Canada

OBJECTIVES: This study aims to: (1) conceptualize effective community engagement (CE) within the Local Health Integration Networks (LHIN) of Ontario, Canada, (2) develop an effective CE framework and (3) compare the CE framework to public engagement (PE) frameworks and assess their relevance to the LHIN context. METHODS: We implemented "concept mapping," a participatory, mixed-methods approach, with LHIN staff. The method includes three …