Conclusion
These findings draw attention to the benefits and challenges of partnerships in feasibility studies when the goal is to determine whether further intervention testing is justified. Partnerships were critical for implementing the Intervention for Health Enhancement After Leaving in a real-world setting and offered system perspectives and expertise that greatly enhanced the research. We learned the importance of attending to both academic and partner needs for knowledge in explicating the implications of study findings. However, even when researchers and partners work closely together from proposal to knowledge transfer and believe they are on the same page, missteps can be taken. Respect and longstanding relationships permitted frank dialogue and mutual support in reaching outcomes useful for all.