Table 1 Terms used to designate community-based individuals in the OPTimise platform
Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Citizen partner (MS) | Patient with extensive experience in COVID-19 citizen engagement recruited during the development of the grant application to provide high-level input and support throughout the project, including reviewing all project materials and co-leading community engagement. |
Community member | Umbrella term designating all individuals from a community engaged in the project, including community leaders and residents. |
Community leader | Individuals from the communities of interest in the OPTimise Platform holding leadership or professional roles in various organizations serving their community (e.g., cultural community organization, community health centre). |
Community resident | Individuals from the communities of interest in the OPTimise Platform. |