Modified Project Summary/Abstract Section
This project aims to empower Wabanaki communities by enhancing their research and data capabilities through the increased capacity of REDCap, a HIPAA compliant, web-based data capture platform inside Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness (WPHW). WPHW staff will become REDCap experts in design and implementation of research projects which will bolster the ability of WPHW to design research projects in collaboration with communities. Additionally, WPHW will develop a research training curriculum for WPHW staff, which will also be adapted for community education to boost research literacy and capacity. This will create the capacity to house a research project design looking into pain expression for Wabanaki people in recovery. Through these efforts, we strive to support the professional development of our staff, enhance community-based research, and contribute to the understanding of how Wabanaki express pain.