# Enhancing health research teams with CONTEXTperts

## TL;DR

CONTEXTperts add real-world expertise to health research teams, improving study design and outcomes.

## Contribution

Introduces CONTEXTperts as a practical model to enhance research teams with contextual and topical expertise.

## Key findings

- CONTEXTperts improve research questions and study designs through real-world insights.
- They provide value across diverse research methods and study designs.
- The model is practical, affordable, and complements existing engagement strategies.

## Abstract

CONTEXTperts (Context and Topic Experts) bring real-world experience in the context of the study topic and setting to enhance research team expertise, capacity, and creativity. They complement but do not replace authentic patient and community engagement, professional consultants, or formal advisory boards. Individual CONTEXTpert consultations or group meetings can help improve research questions, study designs, implementation plans, dissemination, and application of findings. They have added value to a variety of projects with varied research methods and study designs, including research with and without patient or community involvement. CONTEXTperts can bring vision, challenge, and reality checks to a variety of research teams with a practical, affordable model.